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 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
