BACHELOR OF ARTS INDIAN HISTORY



Programme Overview

The programme aims to introduce the linguistics, literature, religious and socio-cultural heritage of the Indian community in an academic manner that will benefit the nation as a whole. It also showcases the historical, socio-political and economic aspects of the Indian community in Malaysia. Students will cover subjects ranging from Tamil grammar and literature to the in-depth probe into the Indian culture and civilization. The programme hopes to expose the students to the finer elements of Indian culture and values Besides that, students can also discover Indian Philosophy and ethics which will enable them to understand the Indian community and to function well within the society.


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

  1. Philosophy and Current Issues
  2. Basic entrepreneurship Culture
  3. Package Core Courses:


    TAMILOLOGY

    • Introduction to Indian Civilization
    • Modern Tamil Literature
    • Applied Tamil Grammar



    INDOLOGY

    • Introduction to Malaysian Indian
    • The Culture of Malaysian Indians
    • Inquiry into Indian Civilization


  4. Programe Elective courses: Choose 1 course- Refer to the attached list
  5. University Elective Course (SHE): Student Attribute Improvement Course 1
  6. Appreciation of Ethics and Civilizations
  7. Malay Language Communication*
  8. English Communication Course / Foreign Language I
  9. Co-Curriculum
  10. Community Building, Social Action and Innovation
  11. Package Core Courses:


    TAMILOLOGY

    • Medieval Tamil Literature
    • Malaysian Tamils Social History
    • Classical Tamil Literature



    INDOLOGY

    • Indian Civilization
    • An Introduction to Malaysian Indian Family Systems
    • Malaysian Indians Socioeconomic condition


  12. University Elective Course (SHE): Student Attribute Improvement Course 2
  1. Digital Humanities
  2. Package Core Courses:

TAMILOLOGY

    1. Tamil Linguistic
    2. Yoga Tradition and Practices in Tamil Civilization
    3. Seminar in Tamil Studies

INDOLOGY

    1. Early Cultural Contact Between India And Southeast Asia Studies
    2. Tradition of Indian Music and Dance
    3. Seminar Series in Indian Studies

3. Programe Elective courses: Choose 1 course - Refer to the attached list

4. Specialization Elective Courses: Choose 2 Course - Refer to the attached list

5. University Elective Course (SHE): Student Attribute Improvement Course 3

6. English Communication Course / Foreign Language II

7. Package Core Courses:

TAMILOLOGY

    1. Research Methodology of Tamil Studies
    2. Tamil Language in New Media
    3. Ethical Thoughts of Tamil Society

INDOLOGY


    1. Research Methodology of Indology Studies
    2. Malaysian Tamils Culture
    3. Culture and Thought of South Indian Community

8. Specialization Elective Courses: Choose 3 Course- Refer to the attached list

9. University Elective Course (SHE): Student Attribute Improvement Course 4

  1. Research Project (P1)
  2. Package Core Courses:

    TAMILOLOGY

    1. The Thoughts of Cittar in Tamil Tradition
    2. Creative Writing in Tamil

INDOLOGY

    1. Government and Politics of India
    2. Contemporary of India

3. Programe Elective courses: Choose 1 course- Refer to the attached list

4. Specialization Elective Courses: Choose 2 Course - Refer to the attached list

5. Research Project (P2)

6. Package Core Courses:

TAMILOLOGY

    1. Writing for Multiple purpose needs in Tamil Language
    2. Tamil in Journalism

INDOLOGY

  1. Minority Groups Among Malaysian Indian
  2. Communicative Tamil II

7. Specialization Elective Courses: Choose 3 Course - Refer to the attached list

  1. Industrial Training

Note:

*Courses for International Students

Refer to the list of Student Attribute Enhancement Courses (SHE) provided by CITRA.


Students can choose one (1) of the Core Packages offer.


Tamilology Packages

  1. An Introduction to Indian Civilization
  2. Medieval Tamil Literature
  3. Malaysian Tamils Social History
  4. Classical Tamil Literature
  5. Modern Tamil Literature
  6. Applied Tamil Grammar
  7. Tamil Linguistics
  8. Research Methodology of Tamil Studies
  9. Tamil Language in New Media
  10. Yoga Tradition and Practices in Tamil Civilization
  11. Ethical Thoughts of Tamil Society
  12. Seminar in Tamil Studies
  13. The Thoughts of Cittar in Tamil Tradition
  14. Creative Writing in Tamil
  15. Writing for Multiple Purposes in Tamil Language

Indology Package

  1. An Introduction to Malaysian Indian
  2. The Culture of Malaysian Indians
  3. An Introduction to Malaysian Indian Family Systems
  4. Indian Civilization
  5. Inquiry Into Indian Civilization
  6. Malaysian Indians Socioeconomic Condition
  7. Early Cultural Contact Between India And Southeast Asia
  8. Tradition of Indian Music and Dance
  9. Seminar Series in Indian Studies
  10. Research Methodology of Indology Studies
  11. Malaysian Tamils Culture
  12. Culture and Thought of South Indian Community
  13. Government and Politics of India
  14. Contemporary of India
  15. Minority Groups Among Malaysian India

Career Prospects

Academic Researcher, Archivist, Community Development Officer, Content Writer, Creative Writer, Cultural Consultant, Diplomat, Editor/Publisher, Ethnographer, Government Policy Advisor, Heritage Preservation Officer, Historian, International Relations Specialist, Journalist, Language Instructor, Media and Communications Specialist, Museum Curator, Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) Worker, Political Analyst, Public Relations Specialist, Religious Studies Scholar, Social and Cultural Analyst, Social Worker, Translator/Interpreter, University Lecturer.

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Tuition Fee

Local

RM54,300

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

International

RM60,900

Intake

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

Entry Requirement

STPM
  • Malaysian citizen
  • Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
  • Obtained a minimum Grade B- in TWO (2) Subjects
  • Stream: Art and Science stream
Matriculation / Foundation
  • Malaysian citizen
  • 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 3.0 in MUET for examinations starting from Session 1 of the year 2021, or Band 3.0 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 4.5 (Academic) in IELTS;
    • Obtain a minimum score of 33 in TOEFL iBT (Centre-based)
  • Obtained a minimum English language Competency in any ONE (1) of the following requirements:
    • 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