Produce graduates who are successful in employment, knowledgeable and skilled in the field of Chinese language and linguistics, motivated and complete with research skills, the ability to lead and work in groups and possess nature of ethical and social responsibility. Students are awarded the Bachelor of Chinese Language and Linguistics upon completion of 124 credits of studies.
Duration: 3.5 Years (7 semester), Full time (Coursework)
Programme Structure
Philosophy and Current Issues or / Basic Malay Language*
Introduction to Linguistics
Chinese Language Competency
Phonetics and Phonology of Modern Chinese
Chinese Language and Poetry
Elective Courses: University Courses: Student Holistic Empowerment Course (SHE)
Elective Courses: University Courses: Student Holistic Empowerment Course (SHE)
Basic Entrepreneurship Enculturation
English for Communication* or / Foreign Language Course
Research Methodology
Chinese Language Competency II
Morphosyntax of Modern Chinese Language
Linguistics Theories in the Context of the Chinese Language
Elective Courses: University Courses: Student Holistic Empowerment Course (SHE)
Introduction to Sociolinguistics
Chinese Language Competency III
Translation Theories and Practices
Chinese Language for Mass Media
Chinese Language Text Analysis
Elective Courses: Faculty Course - Faculty Open Elective
Elective Courses: Faculty Course - Faculty Open Elective
Elective Courses: University Courses - Student Holistic Empowerment Course (SHE): GQX0056 (KIAR) Integrity and Anti-Corruption Course
Appreciation of Ethics and Civilizations
Language Acquisition
Language in Technology and New Media
Chinese Language Competency IV
Language and Chinese Society
Chinese Dialectology
Chinese Language for Advertising
Elective Courses: Faculty Course - Faculty Open Elective
Elective Courses: Faculty Course - Faculty Open Elective
Co-curriculum
Introduction to Semantics and Pragmatics
Chinese Language Competency V
The History of Chinese Language
Chinese Language Varieties
Chinese Characters and Chinese Culture
Elective Courses: Faculty Course - Faculty Open Elective
English for Communication* or / Foreign Language Course
Final Year Project
Chinese Language Competency VI
Acquisition of Chinese as a Second Language
English Chinese Translation
Elective Courses: Faculty Course - Faculty Open Elective
Chinese Language Teacher, Translator, Interpreter, Editor, Proofreader, Content Writer, Copywriter, Journalist, Media Analyst, Communication Officer, Public Relations Executive, Cultural Advisor, Academic Researcher, Curriculum Developer, Publishing Assistant, Language Consultant, Lexicographer, Subtitle Translator, Corporate Trainer, Social Media Manager, International Relations Officer, Tourism Officer, Embassy Staff, Customer Service Executive, Policy Analyst, Transcriptionist, Scriptwriter, Voice-Over Artist.
Tuition Fee
Local
RM55,100
(Note: This fee is not applicable for UPU applicant)
Holds a Diploma from a Public University / IPTA / ILKA / Polytechnic / IPTS or other qualifications recognized by the Government of Malaysia and approved by the Senate of the Universiti 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 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
Malaysian citizen
Obtain a minimum score of 30 points
Obtain at least Grade 5 (HL) or 6 (SL) in TWO (2) subject
Entry Requirements for AUSMAT
Malaysian citizen
Obtain a minimum score of 80 in the Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR)
Obtain a minimum of grade B in TWO (2) subjects
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)
Malaysian citizen
Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
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
Obtain at least a Grade C in the subject of Chinese Language/Chinese Literature at the SPM level
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 Chinese Language subject for Secondary Education (O-Level) or equivalent
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 or
Obtain a minimum score of 78 in TOEFL iBT (Centre-based)