BACHELOR OF ARABIC LANGUAGE AND LINGUISTICS


Programme Overview

Produce graduates who master language and linguistics, especially in the field of Arabic language, capable and competitive in career, responsible for society with ethical values, capable of leading, critical thinking, skilled in information management, as well as having the ability in entrepreneurial management.Students are awarded the Bachelor of Arabic Language and Linguistics, upon completion of a total of 126 credits of study.


Duration:  3.5 Years (7 semester), Full time (Coursework)

Programme Structure 

  1. Philosophy and Current Issues or / Basic Malay Language*
  2. Introduction to Linguistic
  3. Arabic Language Enrichment and Language Style
  4. Reading and Writing 1
  5. Listening and Speaking 1
  6. Arabic Language for Media and IT
  7. Functional Grammar 1
  8. Elective Courses: University Courses - Student Holistic Empowerment Course (SHE)
  9. Basic Entrepreneurship Enculturation
  10. English for Communication* / or Foreign Language Course
  11. Research Methodology
  12. Reading and Writing 2
  13. Listening and Speaking 2
  14. Functional Morphology 1
  15. Functional Grammar 2
  16. Arabic Philology
  1. Introduction to Sociolinguistics
  2. Functional Morphology 2
  3. Functional Grammar 3
  4. Ma’ani
  5. Arabic Language for Communication and Tourism
  6. Arabic Language for Religion and Education
  7. Technology in Arabic Language Learning
  8. Elective Courses: Faculty Course - Faculty Open Elective
  9. Elective Courses: Faculty Course - Faculty Open Elective
  10. Elective Courses: University Courses - Student Holistic Empowerment Course (SHE): GQX0056 Integrity and Anti-Corruption Course (KIAR)
  11. Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisations
  12. Language Acquisition
  13. Language in Technology and New Media
  14. Functional Grammar 4
  15. Bayan
  16. Arabic Lexicography and Semantic
  17. Dialects and Qira’at
  18. Two-Way Arabic-Malay Translation 1
  19. Linguistics of al-Quran and Hadith
  20. Elective Courses: Faculty Course - Faculty Open Elective
  1. Co-curriculum
  2. Introduction to Semantics and Pragmatics
  3. Functional Morphology 3
  4. Badi’
  5. Arabic Discourse Analysis
  6. History of Grammatical and Rhetoric
  7. Arabic Phonetic and Phonology
  8. Choose TWO courses only:
    • Elective Courses: Faculty Course - Arabic Language for Health and Sports
    • Elective Courses: Faculty Course - Arabic Language for Diplomatic and International Relation
    • Elective Courses: Faculty Course - Introduction to Arabic Psycho-sociolinguistics
    • Elective Courses: Faculty Course - Introduction to Arabic Language Learning
  9. Elective Courses: University Courses - Student Holistic Empowerment Course (SHE)
  10. English for Communication* or / Foreign Language Course
  11. Final Year Project
  12. Prosody and Rhyme
  13. Two-Way Arabic-Malay Translation 2
  14. History of Arabic Literature
  15. Arabic Language for Administration and Economy
  16. Choose ONE course only:
    • Elective Courses: Faculty Course - Analysis of Arabic Literature Text
    • Elective Courses: Faculty Course - Literary Criticism in Arabic Literature
  17. Elective Courses: University Courses - Student Holistic Empowerment Course (SHE)
  1. Industrial Training

Note:

*For International Students


University Elective Courses

  1. Student Holistic Empowerment Course (SHE)

University Elective Courses

  1. Student Holistic Empowerment Course (SHE)- GQX0056 Intergrity And Anti-Corruption Course (KIAR)

Programme Elective Courses

  1. Faculty Open Elective

Programme Elective Courses

  1. Arabic Language for Health and Sports
  2. Arabic Language for Diplomatic and International
  3. Introduction to Arabic Psycho-sociolinguistics
  4. Introduction to Arabic Language Learning
  5. Analysis of Arabic Literature Text
  6. Literary Criticism in Arabic Literature

Career Prospects

Arabic Language Teacher, Translator, Interpreter, Linguistic Researcher, Editor, Proofreader, Content Writer, Copywriter, Language Curriculum Developer, Lexicographer, Cultural Advisor, Foreign Language Analyst, Diplomatic Officer, Embassy Staff, Journalist, News Broadcaster, Subtitle Translator, Academic Lecturer, Arabic Calligraphy Artist, Publishing Assistant, Tourism Officer, Heritage And Cultural Officer, International Relations Officer, Religious Educator, Scriptwriter, Voice-Over Artist, Arabic Transcriptionist, Communication Specialist, Media Analyst.

Tuition Fee

Local

RM55,100

(Note: This fee is not applicable for UPU applicant)

International

RM65,100

Intake

Semester 2 (March) Intake, Academic Session 2025//2026

Entry Requirement

Entry Requirements for 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
Entry Requirements for 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
Entry Requirements for STAM
  • Malaysian citizen
  • Obtain a minimum grade of Jayyid Jiddan
  • Obtain a minimum of grade Jayyid Jiddan in TWO (2) subjects
Entry Requirements for Diploma / Equivalent
  • Malaysian citizen
  • Possess a Diploma in the field of Arabic Language / Islamic Studies recognized by the Malaysian Government and approved by the Senate of the University of Malaya with a minimum CGPA of 3.00;
  • Obtain a minimum of grade B- in TWO (2) subjects at the Diploma level.
Entry Requirements for Basic Teaching Diploma
  • Malaysian citizen
  • Possess a Basic Teaching Diploma from the Ministry of Education Malaysia with a minimum CGPA of 3.00;
  • Obtain a minimum of grade B- in TWO (2) subjects at the Diploma level.
  • Pass in the Basic Management Certificate, Ministry of Education Malaysia.
  • Has teaching experience in the field of Arabic Language or has served in a job involving Arabic language matters (teaching, translation, language planning, terminology management, editing, etc.) for no less than three (3) years.
Entry Requirements for UM SATU Foundation
  • Malaysian citizen
  • Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
  • Obtain a minimum of grade B- in TWO (2) subjects
Entry Requirements for GCE A-Level
  • Malaysian citizen
  • Obtain a recognized GCE A-Level qualification
  • Obtain a minimum of grade B in TWO (2) subjects
Entry Requirements for IB
  • Not offered
Entry Requirements for AUSMAT
  • Not offered
Entry Requirements for STPM (Not the current year)
  • Malaysian citizen
  • Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
  • Obtain a minimum of grade B- in TWO (2) subjects
Entry Requirements for Matriculation / Foundation (not the current year)
  • Not offered
Entry Requirements for STAM (not the current year)
  • Malaysian citizen
  • Obtained at least a Jayyid Jiddan grade
  • Obtain a minimum of grade B- in TWO (2) subjects
Entry Requirements for IPTS
  • Malaysian citizen
  • Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
  • Obtain a minimum of grade B- in TWO (2) subjects

Additional Requirement

  • Obtained at least a Grade C in ONE (1) subject at the SPM level: Arabic Language, Advanced Arabic Language, Al-Lughah Al-Arabiah Al-Mu'asirah, Arabic Language Turath
Entry Requirements for Senior High School Certificate
  • Pass with a minimum average of 65%
  • Obtain a minimum of 60%/grade B- in any TWO (2) subjects
Entry Requirements for Matriculation/Foundation
  • Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00 from a recognised institution approved by UM Senate
  • Obtain a minimum of grade B- in any TWO (2) subjects
Entry Requirements for Diploma
  • Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00 from a recognised institution approved by UM Senate
  • Obtain a minimum of grade B- in any TWO (2) subjects
Entry Requirements for GCE A-Level
  • Obtain a recognized GCE A-Level qualification
  • Obtain a minimum of grade B in any TWO (2) subjects
Entry Requirements for IB
  • Obtain a minimum score of 30 points
  • Obtain at least Grade 5 (HL) / 6 (SL) in any TWO (2) subjects.
Entry Requirements for AUSMAT
  • Obtain a minimum score of 80 in the Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR)
  • Obtain a minimum of grade B in any TWO (2) subjects

Additional Requirement

  • Grade C or higher in Arabic Language subject for Secondary Education (O-Level) or equivalent

English Language Requirements

  • Obtain a minimum of Band 2.0 in MUET for examinations starting from Session 1 of the year 2021, or Band 2.0 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 (Academic) in IELTS or
    • Obtain a minimum score of 41 in TOEFL iBT (Centre-based)
  • MUET 3.5
  • IELTS (Academic) 5.0
  • TOEFL iBT (Centre-based) 40
  • TOEFL Essentials (Online) 7.5
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic) 47
  • Cambridge English Qualifications & Tests B1 Preliminary, B2 First, C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency 154