BACHELOR OF CHINESE LANGUAGE AND LINGUISTICS


Programme Overview

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 

  1. Philosophy and Current Issues or / Basic Malay Language*
  2. Introduction to Linguistics
  3. Chinese Language Competency
  4. Phonetics and Phonology of Modern Chinese
  5. Chinese Language and Poetry
  6. Elective Courses: University Courses: Student Holistic Empowerment Course (SHE)
  7. Elective Courses: University Courses: Student Holistic Empowerment Course (SHE)
  8. Basic Entrepreneurship Enculturation
  9. English for Communication* or / Foreign Language Course
  10. Research Methodology
  11. Chinese Language Competency II
  12. Morphosyntax of Modern Chinese Language
  13. Linguistics Theories in the Context of the Chinese Language
  14. Elective Courses: University Courses: Student Holistic Empowerment Course (SHE)
  1. Introduction to Sociolinguistics
  2. Chinese Language Competency III
  3. Translation Theories and Practices
  4. Chinese Language for Mass Media
  5. Chinese Language Text Analysis
  6. Elective Courses: Faculty Course - Faculty Open Elective
  7. Elective Courses: Faculty Course - Faculty Open Elective
  8. Elective Courses: University Courses - Student Holistic Empowerment Course (SHE): GQX0056 (KIAR) Integrity and Anti-Corruption Course
  9. Appreciation of Ethics and Civilizations
  10. Language Acquisition
  11. Language in Technology and New Media
  12. Chinese Language Competency IV
  13. Language and Chinese Society
  14. Chinese Dialectology
  15. Chinese Language for Advertising
  16. Elective Courses: Faculty Course - Faculty Open Elective
  17. Elective Courses: Faculty Course - Faculty Open Elective
  1. Co-curriculum
  2. Introduction to Semantics and Pragmatics
  3. Chinese Language Competency V
  4. The History of Chinese Language
  5. Chinese Language Varieties
  6. Chinese Characters and Chinese Culture
  7. Elective Courses: Faculty Course - Faculty Open Elective
  8. English for Communication* or / Foreign Language Course
  9. Final Year Project
  10. Chinese Language Competency VI
  11. Acquisition of Chinese as a Second Language
  12. English Chinese Translation
  13. Elective Courses: Faculty Course - Faculty Open Elective
  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 Integrity And Anti-Corruption Course (KIAR)

Programme Elective Courses

  1. Faculty Open Elective

Career Prospects

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)

International

RM65,100

Intake

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

Entry Requirements

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
  • Not Offered
Entry Requirements for Diploma / Equivalent
  • Malaysian citizen
  • 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)
  • MUET 5.0
  • IELTS (Academic) 7.0
  • TOEFL iBT (Centre-based) 96
  • TOEFL Essentials (Online) 10.0
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic) 65
  • Cambridge English Qualifications & Tests B1 Preliminary, B2 First, C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency 180