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 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
