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)
Philosophy and Current Issues
Basic entrepreneurship Culture
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
Programe Elective courses: Choose 1 course- Refer to the attached list
University Elective Course (SHE): Student Attribute Improvement Course 1
Appreciation of Ethics and Civilizations
Malay Language Communication*
English Communication Course / Foreign Language I
Co-Curriculum
Community Building, Social Action and Innovation
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
University Elective Course (SHE): Student Attribute Improvement Course 2
Digital Humanities
Package Core Courses:
TAMILOLOGY
Tamil Linguistic
Yoga Tradition and Practices in Tamil Civilization
Seminar in Tamil Studies
INDOLOGY
Early Cultural Contact Between India And Southeast Asia Studies
Tradition of Indian Music and Dance
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
Research Methodology of Tamil Studies
Tamil Language in New Media
Ethical Thoughts of Tamil Society
INDOLOGY
Research Methodology of Indology Studies
Malaysian Tamils Culture
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
Research Project (P1)
Package Core Courses:
TAMILOLOGY
The Thoughts of Cittar in Tamil Tradition
Creative Writing in Tamil
INDOLOGY
Government and Politics of India
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
Writing for Multiple purpose needs in Tamil Language
Tamil in Journalism
INDOLOGY
Minority Groups Among Malaysian Indian
Communicative Tamil II
7. Specialization Elective Courses: Choose 3 Course - Refer to the attached list
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
An Introduction to Indian Civilization
Medieval Tamil Literature
Malaysian Tamils Social History
Classical Tamil Literature
Modern Tamil Literature
Applied Tamil Grammar
Tamil Linguistics
Research Methodology of Tamil Studies
Tamil Language in New Media
Yoga Tradition and Practices in Tamil Civilization
Ethical Thoughts of Tamil Society
Seminar in Tamil Studies
The Thoughts of Cittar in Tamil Tradition
Creative Writing in Tamil
Writing for Multiple Purposes in Tamil Language
Indology Package
An Introduction to Malaysian Indian
The Culture of Malaysian Indians
An Introduction to Malaysian Indian Family Systems
Indian Civilization
Inquiry Into Indian Civilization
Malaysian Indians Socioeconomic Condition
Early Cultural Contact Between India And Southeast Asia
Tradition of Indian Music and Dance
Seminar Series in Indian Studies
Research Methodology of Indology Studies
Malaysian Tamils Culture
Culture and Thought of South Indian Community
Government and Politics of India
Contemporary of India
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)
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: