The programme is comparable to those offered in universities in the United Kingdom and the United States of America.The programme is comparable to those offered in universities in the United Kingdom and the United States of America.Due emphasis is also given to literature in English from other parts of the world such as Africa, India, Australia and the USA.
The department also offers courses reflective of current interdisciplinary developments in English Literature, such as ‘Popular Culture and Literature’, ‘Literature through Language’, and ‘Global Shakespeares’.Teaching is conducted mainly in the form of lectures and tutorials, with an emphasis on interactive learning to encourage students to stretch their abilities.
Most courses adopt a 60:40 ratio in assessment, with 60% based on continuous coursework assessment and 40% from final examinations. Some courses are assessed entirely from coursework.All teaching is supported by our e-learning system, SPeCTRUM, which every registered student has access to. Further, each student is assigned an Academic Advisor who can provide guidance on queries and problems of an academic or even personal nature.
There are also opportunities to participate in Exchange programmes with overseas universities, giving students valuable and stimulating exposure to different learning environments and experiences.Credits earned from an Exchange programme may be transferred as part of the degree programme of the Department of English, subject to terms and conditions. Students will also carry out an internship with a company, institution or organisation to gain practical experience that will equip them with useful skills when they apply for jobs after graduation.
Duration: 3.5 Years (7 Semesters), Full time (Coursework)
Programme Structure
Appreciation of Ethics and Civilizations
Malay Language Communication*
Foreign Language I
Drama: An Introduction
Research Methodology
Writing about Literature I
University Elective Course (SHE): Student Attribute Improvement Course 1
Philosophy and Current Issues
Foreign Language II
Community Building, Social Action and Innovation
Introduction to Fiction
Aspects of Poetry
Writing about Literature II
University Elective Course (SHE): Student Attribute Improvement Course 1
Co-Curriculum
Digital Humanities
Theories of Literature
Shakespeare and His Contemporaries
The Twentieth Century
Literature and the Environment
Malaysian Popular Literature and Culture
Program Elective Courses: Choose 1 Course - Refer to the attached list
Basic Entrepreneurship Culture
Aspects of Poetry
Postcolonial Literature: Themes and Tropes
Topics in the Nineteenth Century
Women’s Voices in Literature
Exploring Travel Literature
Program Elective Courses: Choose 1 Course - Refer to the attached list
University Elective Course (SHE): Student Attribute Improvement Course 3
Topics in Malaysian and Singaporean Literature
Women and Literature
Popular Culture and Literature
Literature of the Restoration and the Eighteenth Century
Reading World Literature
Research Project I
Africa Literature and Culture
Reading American Literature
Malaysian Literature
Children’s and Young Adult Literature
Research Project II
Program Elective Courses: Choose 1 Course - Refer to the attached list
University Elective Course (SHE): Student Attribute Improvement Course 4
Industrial Training
Note:
*Courses for International Students
Refer to the list of Student Attribute Enhancement Courses (SHE) provided by CITRA.
Students may choose ten (10) Courses from one of the (1) specialization elective/ university minor packages offered
ELECTIVE COURSE
Theatre Performance in English
Journalistic Writing
Africa Speaks
Effective Writing
Creative Writing
Texts and Contexts in the Middle Ages
Introduction to Postmodern Fiction
Global Shakespeares: An Introduction
Nineteenth Century British Literature and Culture
Career Prospects
Academic Researcher/Professor, Communications Consultant, Content Creator, Cultural Analyst, Dramaturg, Editor, Journalist, Literary Agent, Literary Critic, Media Specialist, Public Relations Officer, Publishing Professional, Scriptwriter, Theatre Director, Writer/Author.
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Tuition Fee
Local
RM57,600
(Note: This fee is not applicable for UPU applicant)
Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00 a recognised institution approved by UM Senate
Obtained a minimum Grade B- in TWO (2) subjects
Stream: Art and Science stream
STAM
Malaysian Citizen
Obtained a minimum grade of Jayyid Jiddan at Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM)
Obtain a minimum grade of Jayyid in TWO (2) subjects at the STAM level
Diploma / Equivalent
Malaysian citizen
Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00 a recognised institution approved by UM Senate
Obtain a minimum grade of B- in TWO (2) subjects at the Diploma level
UM SATU Foundation
Malaysian citizen
Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
Obtain a minimum grade of B- in TWO (2) subjects
GEC A-Level
Malaysian citizen
Obtain a recognized GCE A-Level qualification
Obtain a minimum grade of B in TWO (2) subjects
International Baccalaureate (IB)
Malaysian citizen
Obtain a minimum score of 30 points
Obtain at least Grade 5 (HL) / 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 grade of B in TWO (2) subjects
Senior High School Certificate (SHSC)
Pass with a minimum average of 65%
Obtain a minimum of 60%/grade B- in any TWO (2) subjects
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
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
GEC A-Level
Obtain a recognize GCE A-Level Qualification
Obtain a minimum of grade B in any TWO (2) subjects
International Baccalaureate (IB)
Obtain a minimum score of 30 points
Obtain at least Grade 5 (HL) / 6 (SL) in any TWO (2) subjects
AUSMAT
Obtain a minimum score of 80 in the Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR)
Obtain a minimum grade B in any TWO (2) subjects
Additional Requirements:
Candidates who apply must be physically fit, not suffering from any mental or physical illness and able to follow the program of study designed for this course.
English Language Requirements
Obtain a minimum of Band 4.0 in MUET for examinations starting from Session 1 of the year 2021, or Band 4.0 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 6.0 (Academic) in IELTS;
Obtain a minimum score of 60 in TOEFL iBT (Centre-based)
Obtained a minimum English language Competency in any ONE (1) of the following requirements: