English Language and Literature BA (Hons)

University of Nottingham Malaysia

Semenyih, Selangor, Malaysia

Quick Facts

Duration

3 years

Mode

Full-time, On-campus

Intake

Sep

Tuition Fees

RM89,100

Course Highlights

  • Ranked #17 in the UK for English in the Subject League Table 2025, The Complete University Guide
  • The only university in Malaysia that provides BA and MA in Creative Writing taught by award-winning local and international writers and academic staff
  • Offers a wide range in studying the English language, from in-depth linguistic analysis to explorations of English literary works like Victorian literature
  • Enhance your writing skills by learning to write both poetry and fiction alongside learning Malaysian literature in English

Course Structure

Core Modules:

  • Academic Community
  • Introduction to Linguistics
  • Studying Literature
  • The Influence of English
  • The Survey of English Literature and Drama

Core Modules:

  • Discourse and Society
  • Language, Gender, and Sexuality
  • Literary Linguistics
  • Modern and Contemporary Literature
  • Victorian and Fin de Siecle Literature
  • World Literatures in English

Core Modules:

  • Modern British Fiction since 1950
  • Patterns, Functions, and the Description of English
  • Shakespeare and His Contemporaries on the Stage
  • Sociolinguistics

Typical optional modules:

  • English Dissertation
  • Malaysian English
  • Malaysian Literature in English

Entry Requirements

  • A Level: BBB, excluding critical thinking and general studies.
  • IB Diploma: 30 points with 5,5,5 at Higher Level.
  • STPM: BBB, excluding Pengajian Am.
  • UEC: 2 As and 3 B3s, excluding Bahasa Malaysia and Chinese language.
  • SAM or other Australian matriculations: ATAR 86 (consideration to be made based on relevant subjects).
  • Canadian Ontario Grade 12 Secondary School Diploma (OSSD): 79% average based on 6 subjects (consideration to be made based on relevant subjects). Canadian Secondary School Diplomas from other provinces are acceptable and to be assessed based on the University's requirements.
  • Advance Placement (AP): 4, 4, 4 in relevant subjects.
  • Diploma - Other Institutions: Acceptance to the second year is on a case-by-case basis (and at the discretion of the School) but normally would require an overall GPA of 3.30 out of 4.0 and above, including good grades in relevant subjects.
  • Foundation - Other Institutions: Acceptance is at the discretion of the School but normally would require an overall GPA of 3.30 out of 4.0 and above, including good grades in relevant subjects.
  • University of Nottingham Malaysia Foundation: Successful completion of the Foundation in Arts and Education programme.
  • IELTS (Academic): 6.5 (with no less than 6.0 in each element)
  • TOEFL (iBT): 90 (minimum 19 in Writing and Listening, 20 in Reading and 22 in Speaking)
  • PTE (Academic): 71 (with no less than 65 in each element)
  • GCE A Level English Language or English Literature: Grade C
  • GCE AS Level English Language or English Literature: Grade C
  • SPM: CEFR level B2
  • GCSE O Level: Grade C/4
  • IGCSE (first language): Grade C/4
  • IGCSE (second language): Grade B/6
  • MUET: Band 4.5
  • UEC: Grade A2
  • IB English A1 or A2 (Standard or Higher Level): 4 points
  • IB English B (Higher Level): 4 points
  • IB English B (Standard Level): 5 points

IELTS, TOEFL and PTE (Academic) test results must be less than 2 years old and all IELTS must be the academic version of the test. MUET results are valid for five years from the date of the release of results.

Estimated Fees

Application fees (non-refundable)

RM100

Tuition fees

RM89,100

Discounts & scholarships

-RM300

  • Exclusive

Total payable amount

RM88,900

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