Bachelor of English Language and Linguistics (Open Channel / SATU)
Universiti Malaya (UM)
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Quick Facts
Duration
3.5 years
Mode
Full-time, On-campus
Intake
Oct
Tuition Fees
RM65,100
Course Highlights
- Accredited by the ASEAN University Network (AUN-QA Program Assessment)
- Learn to master English language and linguistics, and become capable and competitive in your career, responsible for society with ethical values, capable of leading, able to think critically, skilled in information management and able to contribute to the surrounding community
- You will study the English language against various contexts such as media, technology, entrepreneurship, performing arts, communication, trends in the ASEAN region, copyediting and the world
- The curriculum will emphasise in-depth disciplinary knowledge, creative and critical thinking, innovation, ethical responsibility and effective communication, while providing early and sustained exposure to research and inquiry-based learning
Course Structure
- Philosophy and Current Issues / or Basic Malay Language*
- Introduction to Linguistics
- Understanding English Grammar
- Effective Writing
- Speaking and Presentation Skills
- History of English
- Elective Courses: University Courses: Student Holistic Empowerment Course (SHE)
- Basic Entrepreneurship Enculturation
- English for Communication* / or Foreign Language Course
- Research Methodology
- Critical Reading
- Phonetics and Phonology
- Copyediting in English
- English and the Performing Arts
- Elective Courses: University Courses: Student Holistic Empowerment Course (SHE)
Note:
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*Compulsory for International Students
- Introduction to Sociolinguistics
- Morphology and Syntax
- World English's
- Computer Mediated Communication
- Multimodal Discourse
- Elective Courses: Faculty Course - Faculty Open Elective
- Elective Courses: University Courses - Student Holistic Empowerment Course (SHE) GQX0056 (KIAR) Integrity and Anti-Corruption Course
- Appreciation of Ethics and Civilizations
- Language Acquisition
- Language in Technology and New Media
- Analyzing Spoken Discourse
- Lexical Meaning
- Intercultural Communication
- Elective Courses: Faculty Course - Faculty Open Elective
- Elective Courses: University Courses: Student Holistic Empowerment Course (SHE)
- Co-curriculum
- Introduction to Semantics and Pragmatics
- Analyzing Text
- Trends of English in the ASEAN Region
- Language in Literary Texts
- Academic Project Writing
- Elective Courses: Faculty Course - Faculty Open Elective
- Elective Courses: University Courses: Student Holistic Empowerment Course (SHE)
- English for Communication* or / Foreign Language Course
- Final Year Project
- English for Specific Purposes
- Professional Communication
- Elective Courses: Faculty Course - Faculty Open Elective
Note:
-
*Compulsory for International Students
- Industrial Training
University Elective Courses
- Student Holistic Empowerment Course (SHE) - GQX0056 Intergrity And Anti-Corruption Course (KIAR)
Programme Elective Courses
- Faculty Open Elective
Entry Requirements
- STPM:
- Malaysian citizen
- Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
- Obtain at least a grade of B in Mathematics (T) and Physics
- Stream: Art and Science stream
- Matriculation / Foundation:
- Malaysian citizen
- Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
- Obtain a minimum of grade B- in TWO (2) subjects
- Stream: Art and Science stream
- Diploma/Equivalent (Requirement 1):
- Malaysian citizen
- Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00 from a recognised institution approved by UM Senate
- Obtain a minimum of grade B- in TWO (2) subjects at the Diploma level
- Diploma/Equivalent (Requirement 2):
- Malaysian citizen
- Possess a Basic Teaching Diploma from the Ministry of Education Malaysia with a minimum CGPA of 3.00
- Obtain a minimum of grade B- in TWO (2) subjects at the Diploma level
- Pass in the Basic Management Certificate, Ministry of Education Malaysia
- Have teaching experience in the field of English or have served in work involving English-related matters (such as language teaching, translation, language planning, terminology management, editing, and so on) for no less than three (3) years of experience
- UM SATU Foundation:
- Malaysian citizen
- Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
- Obtain a minimum of grade B- in TWO (2) subjects
- GCE A-Level:
- Malaysian citizen
- Obtain a recognized GCE A-Level qualification
- Obtain a minimum of grade B in TWO (2) subjects
- International Baccalaureate (IB):
- Malaysian citizen
- Obtain a minimum score of 30 points
- Obtain at least Grade 5 (HL) or 6 (SL) in TWO (2) subject
- AUSMAT:
- Malaysian citizen
- Obtain a minimum score of 80 in the Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR)
- Obtain a minimum of grade B in TWO (2) subjects
- STPM (not the current year):
- Malaysian citizen
- Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
- Obtain a minimum of grade B- in TWO (2) subjects
- Matriculation / Foundation (not the current year):
- Malaysian citizen
- Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
- Obtain a minimum of grade B- in TWO (2) subjects
- IPTS:
- Malaysian citizen
- Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
- Obtain a minimum of grade B- in TWO (2) subjects
- Obtain a minimum of Band 4.5 in MUET for examinations starting from Session 1 of the year 2021, or Band 4.5 for examinations up to the year 2020, according to the validity period on the date of application
- However, applicants without MUET but with the following results may be considered for conditional admission, provided they fulfill the MUET requirement within ONE (1) academic session:
- Obtain at least Band 6 (Academic) in IELTS and a score of 6.0 in the Writing component of the IELTS; or
- Obtain a minimum score of 78 in TOEFL iBT (Centre-based)
- Obtain a minimum score of 57 in PTE (Academic)
- Obtain a minimum of grade B in the English subject at the SPM/equivalent
Estimated Fees
Application fees (non-refundable)
RM300
Tuition fees
RM65,100
Other miscellaneous fees
RM500
Total payable amount
RM65,900