Produce graduates who master language and linguistics, especially in the field of English, capable and competitive in their careers, responsible for society with ethical values, capable of leading, critical thinking, skilled in information management, and able to contribute to the surrounding community. Students are awarded the Bachelor of English Language and Linguistics, upon completion of a total of 127 credits of study.
Duration: 3.5 Years (7 semester), Full time (Coursework)
Programme Structure
Philosophy and Current Issues / or Basic Malay Language*
Introduction to Linguistics
Understanding English Grammar
Effective Writing
Speaking and Presentation Skills
History of English
Elective Courses: University Courses: Student Holistic Empowerment Course (SHE)
Basic Entrepreneurship Enculturation
English for Communication* / or Foreign Language Course
Research Methodology
Critical Reading
Phonetics and Phonology
Copyediting in English
English and the Performing Arts
Elective Courses: University Courses: Student Holistic Empowerment Course (SHE)
Introduction to Sociolinguistics
Morphology and Syntax
World English's
Computer Mediated Communication
Multimodal Discourse
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
Analyzing Spoken Discourse
Lexical Meaning
Intercultural Communication
Elective Courses: Faculty Course - Faculty Open Elective
Elective Courses: University Courses: Student Holistic Empowerment Course (SHE)
Co-curriculum
Introduction to Semantics and Pragmatics
Analyzing Text
Trends of English in the ASEAN Region
Language in Literary Texts
Academic Project Writing
Elective Courses: Faculty Course - Faculty Open Elective
Elective Courses: University Courses: Student Holistic Empowerment Course (SHE)
English for Communication* or / Foreign Language Course
Final Year Project
English for Specific Purposes
Professional Communication
Elective Courses: Faculty Course - Faculty Open Elective
Obtain at least a grade of B in Mathematics (T) and Physics
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 (Requirement 1)
Malaysian citizen
Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00 from a recognised institution approved by UM Senate
Obtain a minimum of grade B- in TWO (2) subjects at the Diploma level.
Entry Requirements for Diploma / Equivalent (Requirement 2)
Malaysian citizen
Possess a Basic Teaching Diploma from the Ministry of Education Malaysia with a minimum CGPA of 3.00./li>
Obtain a minimum of grade B- in TWO (2) subjects at the Diploma level.
Pass in the Basic Management Certificate, Ministry of Education Malaysia.
Have teaching experience in the field of English or have served in work involving English-related matters (such as language teaching, translation, language planning, terminology management, editing, and so on) for no less than three (3) years of experience.
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
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
Candidates who apply for Bachelor of Electrical Engineering and Chemical Engineering must not be colour blind.
For Gaokao Certifications:
Grade B in English Language, and
Two (2) Grade C in any other two (2) subjects
English Language Requirements
Obtain a minimum of Band 4.5 in MUET for examinations starting from Session 1 of the year 2021, or Band 4.5 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 (Academic) in IELTS and a score of 6.0 in the Writing component of the IELTS; or
Obtain a minimum score of 78 in TOEFL iBT (Centre-based)
Obtain a minimum score of 57 in PTE (Academic)
Obtain a minimum of grade B in the English subject at the SPM/equivalent
Grade B or higher in English subject for Secondary Education (O-Level) or equivalent