BACHELOR OF FRENCH LANGUAGE AND LINGUISTICS


Programme Overview

Produce graduates who master language and linguistics, especially in field of French, capable and competitive in career, capable leading, critical thinking, skilled in information management, responsible towards the community with ethical values and having the ability in management. Students are awarded the Bachelor of French Language and Linguistics upon completion of 125 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 Linguistic
  3. French Language Skills Level I
  4. French Language Skills Level II
  5. Elective Courses: University Courses: Student Holistic Empowerment Course (SHE)
  6. Elective Courses: University Courses: Student Holistic Empowerment Course (SHE)
  7. Basic Entrepreneurship Enculturation
  8. English for Communication* or Foreign Language Course
  9. Research Methodology
  10. French Language Skills Level III
  11. French Language Skills Level IV
  12. Elective Courses: University Courses: Student Holistic Empowerment Course (SHE)
  1. 1. Introduction to Sociolinguistics
  2. 2. French Language Skills Level V
  3. 3. French Language Skills Level VI
  4. 4. French Language Reading Skills
  5. 5. French Language Listening and Speaking Skills
  6. 6. Elective Courses: Faculty Course - Faculty Open Elective
  7. 7. Elective Courses: University Courses - Student Holistic Empowerment Course (SHE): GQX0056 (KIAR) Integrity And
  8. 8. Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisations
  9. 9. Language Acquisition
  10. 10. Language in Technology and New Media
  11. 11. Phonetics and Phonology of French
  12. 12. French Language and Civilization
  13. 13. French Language Writing Skills I
  14. 14. Elective Courses: Faculty Course - Faculty Open Elective
  15. 15. Elective Courses: Faculty Course - Faculty Open Elective
  1. 1. Co-curriculum
  2. 2. Introduction to Semantics and Pragmatics
  3. 3. Morphosyntax of French Language
  4. 4. French Language and Literature
  5. 5. French Language Writing Skills II
  6. 6. Analyzing Texts in French
  7. 7. Didactics of French Language Skills
  8. 8. Elective Courses: Faculty Course - Faculty Open Elective
  9. 9. English for Communication* / or Foreign Language Course
  10. 10. Final Year Project
  11. 11. Two-Way Translation in French
  12. 12. French for Communication and Tourism
  13. 13. French Language for Administration and Business
  14. 14. Elective Courses: Faculty Course - Faculty Open Elective
  15. 15. 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 Intergrity And Anti-Corruption Course (KIAR)

Programme Elective Courses
  1. Faculty Open Elective

Career Prospects

French Language Teacher, Translator, Interpreter, Editor, Proofreader, Content Writer, Copywriter, Journalist, Subtitle Translator, Communication Officer, Public Relations Executive, Media Analyst, Academic Researcher, Curriculum Developer, Language Consultant, Lexicographer, Publishing Assistant, Cultural Advisor, International Relations Officer, Embassy Staff, Tourism Officer, Corporate Trainer, Education Officer, Voice-Over Artist, Transcriptionist, Localization Specialist, Customer Service Executive, Scriptwriter.

Tuition Fee

Local

RM58,000

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

International

RM65,000

Intake

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

Entry Requirement

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 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) subjects
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 from 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 from 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 STAM (not from the current year)
  • Malaysian citizen
  • Obtain a minimum grade of Jayyid Jiddan
  • Obtain a minimum of grade Jayyid Jiddan 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 must be physically fit, not suffering from any mental or physical illness, and able to follow the programme of study designed for this course.

English Language Requirements

  • Obtain a minimum of Band 3.0 in MUET (according to validity period on application date)
  • Applicants without MUET but with the following results may be considered for conditional admission, provided they fulfil MUET requirement within ONE (1) academic session:
    • IELTS (Academic) Band 4.5 overall ;or
    • TOEFL iBT (Centre-based) minimum score of 33
  • Grade B or higher in English subject for Secondary Education (O-Level) or equivalent
  • MUET 4.0
  • IELTS (Academic) 5.5
  • TOEFL iBT (Centre-based) 46
  • TOEFL Essentials (Online) 8.0
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic) 51
  • Cambridge English Qualifications & Tests B1 Preliminary, B2 First, C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency – minimum 160