Bachelor of Tamil 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
RM55,100
Course Highlights
- Learn proficiency in Tamil language and linguistics, and become capable and competitive in your career, accountable to the community with ethical values, capable of leadership, able to think critically and skilled in information management and entrepreneurial management
- You will study the Tamil language against various contexts such as print media advertisement, ICT, history, digital media, digital marketing and civilisation
- 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
- Philosophy and Current Issues / or Basic Malay Language*
- Introduction to Linguistic
- Tamil Language Competency I
- Phonology of Modern Tamil
- Tamil Language for Information Communication Technology
- History of Tamil Language
- 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
- Tamil Competency II
- Morphology of Modern Tamil
- Tamil Language for Information Communication Technology II
- Language, Society and Tamil Culture
- Elective Courses: University Courses - Student Holistic Empowerment Course (SHE)
Note:
- * For International Students
- Introduction to Sociolinguistics
- Tamil Language Competency III
- Syntax of Modern Tamil
- Critical and Creative Thinking in Tamil
- Tamil Language in Print Media Advertisement
- Elective Courses: Faculty Course - Faculty Open Elective
- Elective Courses: Faculty Course - Faculty Open Elective
- Elective Courses: University Courses - Student Holistic Empowerment Course (SHE)
- Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisations
- Language Acquisition
- Language in Technology and New Media
- Tamil Language Competency IV
- Tamil Text Analysis
- Tamil Lexical Semantic
- Tamil Language in Digital Media
- Elective Courses: Faculty Course - Faculty Open Elective
- Co-curriculum
- Introduction to Semantics and Pragmatics
- Tamil Competency V
- Academic Genres and Research Fields in Tamil
- Translation Theories and Practices
- Tamil Language in Digital Marketing
- Elective Courses: Faculty Course - Faculty Open Elective
- Elective Courses: Faculty Course - Faculty Open Elective
- English for Communication* / or Foreign Language Course
- Final Year Project
- Tamil Language Competency VI
- Tamil Dialects
- Translation in Specific Field
- Language and Tamil Civilization
- Elective Courses: Faculty Course - Faculty Open Elective
Note:
- * 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 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
- Malaysian citizen
Additional Requirement:
- Obtain at least a Grade C in the subject of Tamil Language / Tamil Literature at the SPM level
- Obtain a minimum of Band 3.0 in MUET for examinations starting from Session 1 of the year 2021, or Band 3.0 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 4.5 (Academic) in IELTS or
- Obtain a minimum score of 33 in TOEFL iBT (Centre-based)
Estimated Fees
Application fees (non-refundable)
RM300
Tuition fees
RM55,100
Other miscellaneous fees
RM500
Total payable amount
RM55,900