Bachelor of Italian 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

RM58,000

Request Info

Course Highlights

Learn to master Italian language and linguistics, and become capable and competitive in your career, responsible for society with ethical values, capable of leading, able to think critically and skilled in information management and management
You will study the Italian language against various contexts such as media, technology, literature, communication, tourism, civilisation and business administration
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
Ranked #56 in the world in the QS World University Rankings 2027

Course Structure

Year 1

Philosophy and Current Issues / or Basic Malay language*
Introduction to Linguistic
Italian Language Skills Level I
Italian Language Skills Level II
Elective Courses: University Courses: Student Holistic Empowerment Course (SHE)
Elective Courses: University Courses: Student Holistic Empowerment Course (SHE)
Basic Entrepreneurship Enculturation
English for Communication* / or Foreign Language Course
Research Methodology
Italian Language Skills Level III
Italian Language Skills Level IV
Elective Courses: University Courses: Student Holistic Empowerment Course (SHE)

Note:

* For International Students

Year 2

Introduction to Sociolinguistics
Italian Language Skills Level V
Italian Language Skills Level VI
Italian Language Reading Skills
Italian Language Listening and Speaking Skills
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 Civilisations
Language Acquisition
Language in Technology and New Media
Italian Phonetics and Phonology
Italian Language and Civilization
Italian Language Writing Skills I
Elective Courses: Faculty Course - Faculty Open Elective
Elective Courses: Faculty Course - Faculty Open Elective

Year 3

Co-curriculum
Introduction to Semantics and Pragmatics
Morphosyntax of Italian Language
Italian Language and Literature
Italian Language Writing Skills II
Analysing Texts in Italian Language
Didactics of Italian Language Skills
Elective Courses: Faculty Course - Faculty Open Elective
English for Communication*/ or Foreign Language Course
Final Year Project
Two-Way Translation in Italian
Italian for Communication and Tourism
Italian for Administration and Business
Elective Courses: Faculty Course - Faculty Open Elective
Elective Courses: Faculty Course - Faculty Open Elective

Note:

* For International Students

Year 4

Industrial Training

Electives

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 a minimum of grade B- in TWO (2) subjects
- 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:
- Malaysian citizen
- Holds a Diploma from a Public University / IPTA / ILKA / Polytechnic / IPTS or other qualifications recognized by the Government of Malaysia and approved by the Senate of the Universiti Malaya, with a minimum CGPA of 3.00;
- Obtain a minimum of grade B- in TWO (2) subjects at Diploma level
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) subjects
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 from 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 from the current year):
- Malaysian citizen
- Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
- Obtain a minimum of grade B- in TWO (2) subjects
STAM (not from the current year):
- Malaysian citizen
- Obtain a minimum grade of Jayyid Jiddan
- Obtain a minimum of grade Jayyid Jiddan in TWO (2) subjects
IPTS:
- Malaysian citizen
  Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
  Obtain a minimum of grade B- in TWO (2) subjects

English Requirements

Obtain a minimum of Band 3.0 in MUET (according to validity period on application date)
Applicants without MUET but with the following results may be considered for conditional admission, provided they fulfil MUET requirement within ONE (1) academic session:
- IELTS (Academic) Band 4.5 overall ;or
- TOEFL iBT (Centre-based) minimum score of 33

Request Info