Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Chinese Studies
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)
Kampar, Perak, Malaysia
Quick Facts
Duration
3 years
Mode
Full-time, On-campus
Intake
Feb, Jun, Oct
Tuition Fees
RM47,900
Course Highlights
- Ranked #109 in QS Asia University Rankings 2026 and #301-350 in THE Asia University Rankings 2026
- One of Malaysia's leading private universities that offer accessible and affordable programmes
- Produced over 79,000 graduates since its inaugural convocation in 2005
Course Structure
- Chinese History (China to 1840) 中国通史
- Chinese in Malaysia 马来西亚华人概论
- Communicative English
- Elective B I
- History of Chinese Literature 中国文学史
- Introduction to Chinese Studies 国学概论
- Introduction to Literature 文学概论
- Malaysian Chinese Literature 马华文学
- Method of Using Chinese Reference Books 中文工具书使用方法
- Modern Chinese Language 现代汉语
- MPU1
- MPU1
- Selected Poetry of Tang and Song Dynasty 唐宋诗选
- The Four Confucian Classics 四书
- Chinese Etymology 文字学
- Co-Curriculum
- Elective A I
- Elective A II
- Elective A III
- Elective B II
- Elective B III
- History of Chinese Thought 中国思想史
- History of Modern Chinese 中国近现代史
- Modern and Comtemporary Chinese Literature 中国现当代文学
- Selection of Ci Poetry 词选
- Selected Texts from Tang and Song Periods 唐宋文选
- Sun Zi's Art of War and Business Strategies 孙子兵法与商业策略
- Elective A IV
- Industrial Training
- Modern Chinese Thought 中国近现代思想
- MPU3
- National Language/Other Language
- Project I
- Project II
Elective AI (Choose 2):
- Book of Odes 诗经
- Selected Texts for Reading and Writing 文选与习作
- Shi Ji (Historical Records) 史记
- The Song of Chu 楚辞
Elective AII (Choose 2):
- Classical Chinese Novel 中国古典小说
- Introduction to Literary Criticism 文学批评概论
- Selected Literary Works from Han, Wei, and Six Dynasties Periods 汉魏六朝诗文选
- Study of Chinese History in Malaysia 马来西亚华人史研究
- Theory and Practice of Translation
Elective AIII (Choose 2):
- Classical Chinese Language 古代汉语
- Prescribed Texts in Chinese Classical Literature 中国古典文学专著
- Selected Readings in Chinese History 中国历史专著
- Selected Texts of World Chinese Literature 世界华文文学
- Selected Works of Chinese Philosophy 中国哲学专著
Elective AIV (Choose 2):
- Chinese Phonology 声韵学
- Comparative Study of Malaysian Chinese and Malay Literature 马华文学与马来文学比较
- Creative Writing 文学创作
- Religious Thoughts in Chinese Culture and Philosophy 中国文化与哲学中的宗教思想
- Selections of Qu Poetry 曲选
Elective AV (Choose 2):
- Modern Chinese Thought 中国现代思想
- Prescribed Texts in Chinese Classical Literature 古典文论
- Selected Readings in Chinese History 中国历史文选
- Selected Texts of World Chinese Literature 世界华文文学
Elective BI (Choose 1):
- English for Business
- English for Mass Communication
Elective BII (Choose 1):
- Introduction to Journalism
- Management Principles
- News Reporting and Writing
Elective BIII (Choose 1):
- Introduction to Political Science
- Organisation and Human Resource
- Principles of Marketing
- Understanding Politics: State, Nation and Government
Entry Requirements
- STPM:
- 2 Grade C in the relevant subjects AND
- Credit in SPM Bahasa Cina/equivalent* (and pass in SPM Bahasa Inggeris)
- A Level:
- 2 Grade D in the relevant subjects AND
- Credit in SPM Bahasa Cina/equivalent* (and pass in SPM Bahasa Inggeris/O Level English Language)
- Unified Examination Certificate (UEC):
- Grade B in 5 relevant subjects AND
- Credit in SPM Bahasa Cina/equivalent* (and pass in UEC English Language/SPM Bahasa Inggeris)
- South Australian Matriculation (SAM):
- Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) 70 and Grade B in 2 relevant subjects AND
- Credit in SPM Bahasa Cina/equivalent* (and pass in SPM Bahasa Inggeris/O Level English Language)
- Canadian Pre-University (CPU):
- Average of 70% in 2 relevant subjects (and 4 other subjects) AND
- Credit in SPM Bahasa Cina/equivalent* (and pass in SPM Bahasa Inggeris/O Level English Language)
- Foundation in Arts, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman
- Foundation in Science, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman
- Foundation from other Institutions of Higher Learning
- Matriculation Certificate, Ministry of Education
- Diploma, Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology (TAR UMT)
- Diploma from other Institutions of Higher Learning
- Other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government; AND a credit in SPM Bahasa Cina/equivalent*
- Note: Recognised Test on Chinese Proficiency
- O Level Chinese Language:
- Credit
- UEC Chinese Language:
- Credit
- STPM Chinese Language:
- Pass
- China's New Hanyu Shuiping Kaoshi (New HSK)/New Chinese Proficiency Test (since 2010):
- Level 5 (minimum 195 marks or above out of 300 marks)
- Test of Chinese as a Foreign Language (TOCFL) (since 2013):
- Level 4
- *The credit requirement of Chinese at SPM Level can be waived should the grade obtained at STPM level or its equivalent is higher
Estimated Fees
Application fees (non-refundable)
RM0
Tuition fees
RM47,900
Other miscellaneous fees
RM3,600
Discounts & scholarships
-RM500
Total payable amount
RM51,000
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Scholarships
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)
Kampar, Perak
UTAR Scholarship for Top Achievers (Undergraduate)
Amount
Up to 100% tuition fee waiver
Study Level
Bachelor's Degree
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)
Kampar, Perak
Amount
Tuition fee waiver
Study Level
Bachelor's Degree
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)
Kampar, Perak
UTAR Sports & Talent Scholarship
Amount
Up to 100% tuition fee waiver
Study Level
Foundation, Bachelor's Degree
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Kampar, Perak
Tan Sri (Dr.) Lim Goh Tong - UTAR Scholarship Fund
Amount
Up to 100% tuition fee waiver
Study Level
Foundation, Bachelor's Degree