Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in English Studies (Part-time Online)
Wawasan Open University (WOU)
George Town, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
Quick Facts
Duration
4.3 years
Mode
Part-time, Online
Intake
Jan, May, Sep
Tuition Fees
RM26,676
Course Structure
Basic Major Courses
- General Linguistics
- The History of the English Language
- Society and Language
- Pragmatics
- English Morphology and Syntax
- Discourse Analysis
- Readings and Research Work in English Studies
- Semantics
- Principles of Social Research
- Interpersonal Skills
Core Minor Courses (Language and Literature)
- English Language for Business Communication (APEL.C)
- Language and Media
- Introduction to British and American Literature
- New Literatures in English
- Critical Reading
- World Englishes
- Selections of Asian Literature
- Creative Writing (APEL.C)
Core Minor Courses (Teaching English as a Second Language) - TESL
- Introduction to Pedagogy
- The Arts for Children in Language Learning (APEL.C)
- Currículum Theory and Design
- Second Language Acquisition
- Language Assessment
- English Language for Teachers (APEL.C)
- English Language Teaching in Malaysia
- Principles and Practices of English Language Teaching in Primary Schools
Core: Final Year Project
- Research Paper
Core: Professional Practice
- Industrial Training (For Language and Literature minor) OR (APEL.C)
- Teaching Practice and Internship (For TESL Minor) OR (APEL.C)
- Teaching Internship Project (For TESL minor)
MPU and University Courses
- Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban OR Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2 (for international students)
- Philosophy and Current Issues
- Bahasa Kebangsaan A (for students without SPM credit in BM) OR Decision Making Skills (for students with SPM credit in BM and foreign students)
- Integriti dan Anti Rasuah (for students who have not completed KIAR at the diploma level) OR Co-curriculum (for students who have completed the KIAR at the diploma level)
- Entrepreneurship Development
- Education in a Globalised World
- Inclusive Education
- Managing Stress at Work
- Introduction to Humanities
Entry Requirements
- Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM): A Pass with a minimum of grade C (GPA 2.00) in any two (2) subjects or its equivalent and credit in English at SPM or its equivalent; or
- Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM): A pass with a minimum grade of Jayyid and a credit in English at SPM or its equivalent; or
- Diploma (Level 4, MQF): Minimum CGPA of 2.00 or its equivalent and a credit in English at SPM or its equivalent; or
- Matriculation/Foundation: Minimum CGPA of 2.00 or its equivalent and a credit in English at SPM or its equivalent.
- A-Level: Minimum Grade D in any two (2) subjects and credit in English at SPM or its equivalent
- A minimum score of 6.0 in IELTS or its equivalent
Estimated Fees
Application fees (non-refundable)
RM500
Tuition fees
RM26,676
Other miscellaneous fees
RM2,870
Total payable amount
RM30,046