Bachelor of Japanese 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
RM60,000
Course Highlights
- Learn to master Japanese 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, capable in entrepreneurial management and more
- You will study the Japanese language against various contexts such as media, technology, entrepreneurship, communication, tourism 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- Year 3
- Analyzing Texts in Japanese
- Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisations
- Basic Entrepreneurship Enculturation
- Basic Malay Language *
- Co-Curriculum
- Didactics of Japanese Language Skills
- English for Communication
- Faculty Open Elective
- Final Year Project
- Integrity and Anti-Corruption Course
- Introduction to Linguistic
- Introduction to Semantics and Pragmatics
- Japanese for Communication and Tourism
- Japanese Language and Civilization
- Japanese Language for Business and Administration
- Japanese Language Reading Skills
- Japanese Language Skills Level I
- Japanese Language Skills Level II
- Japanese Language Skills Level III
- Japanese Language Skills Level IV
- Japanese Language Skills Level V
- Japanese Language Skills Level VI
- Japanese Language Writing Skills I
- Japanese Language Writing Skills II
- Japanese Phonetics and Phonology
- Language Acquisition
- Language in Technology and New Media
- Morphosyntax of Japanese Language
- Philosophy and Current Issues
- Research Methodology
- Student Holistic Empowerment Course (SHE)
- Two-Way Translation in Japanese
Note:
- *For International Students
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 recognized Diploma 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
- Obtain a minimum of Band 2.0 in MUET for examinations starting from Session 1 of the year 2021, or Band 2.0 for examinations up to the year 2020, according to the validity period on the date of application
- 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, with at least 6.0 in Writing; or
- TOEFL iBT (Centre-based) minimum score of 33
Estimated Fees
Application fees (non-refundable)
RM300
Tuition fees
RM60,000
Other miscellaneous fees
RM500
Total payable amount
RM60,800