BACHELOR OF MALAY LINGUISTICS



Programme Overview

This program focuses on the study of global linguistic disciplines and Malay-related languages found in the Malay world, including Introduction to Malay Linguistics, Methods of Field Linguistic Research, Introduction to Computational Linguistics, Phonetics, Phonology, Morphology, Language Typology, Iban Language, Basic Grammar Theory and Its Applications, Ethnolinguistics, Geolinguistics of the Malay World, Comparative Language Systems, Corpus Linguistics, Linguistic Aspects of Classical Languages, Pragmatics, Language Contact, Dialectology, Syntax, Sociolinguistics, Sociology of Language, Psycholinguistics, Language Skills, Bilingualism, Linguistic History, Communicative Competence, Lexicology, Semantics, Text Linguistics, Linguistics and Literature, and Linguistics and Culture.


Duration:  3.5 Years (7 Semesters), Full time (Coursework)

Programme Structure

  1. Ko-kurikulum
  2. Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban / *Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi (BW)
  3. Tamadun Melayu
  4. Pengajian Melayu Berteraskan Islam
  5. Pengantar Linguistik Melayu
  6. Penulisan Dokumen Khusus
  7. Sosiolinguistik
  8. Kursus Elektif Universiti: Rujuk senarai pilihan SHE
  9. Falsafah dan Isu Semasa*
  10. Bahasa Inggeris Komunikasi
  11. Pengajian Melayu dan Masyarakat
  12. Sejarah Kesusasteraan Melayu
  13. Fonetik
  14. Penyelidikan Lapangan
  15. E-Linguistik
  16. Kursus Elektif Universiti: Pilih satu kursus SHE
  17. Kursus Elektif Program: Sila rujuk senarai penawaran di Kembaran 2 (a)
  1. Bahasa Inggeris Komunikasi
  2. Penulisan Akademik
  3. Fonologi
  4. Morfologi
  5. Linguistik Korpus
  6. Analisis Wacana Bahasa
  7. Kursus Elektif Universiti: Pilih satu kursus SHE
  8. Kursus Elektif: Rujuk Senarai Pilihan Elektif(Kembara 2a)
  9. Asas Pembudayaan Keusahawanan
  10. Bahasa Inggeris Komunikasi (ECP)
  11. Linguistik Teks
  12. Kepelbagaian Dialek Melayu
  13. Leksikologi
  14. Kompetensi Komunikatif
  15. Penyuntingan Kesusasteraan Melayu
  16. Kursus Elektif: Rujuk senarai pilihan Elektif (Kembaran 2a)
  1. Pemikiran Melayu
  2. Melayu dan Perlembagaan
  3. Sintaksis
  4. Semantik
  5. Pragmatik
  6. Etnolinguistik
  7. *Projek Tahun Akhir (P1)
  8. Kursus Elektif Program: Sila rujuk senarai penawaran di Kembaran 2 (a)
  9. Isu Semasa Pengajian Melayu
  10. Filogenetik Bahasa
  11. Psikolinguistik
  12. Kaedah dan Teknik Penterjemahan
  13. Projek Tahun Akhir(P2)
  14. Kursus Elektif Program: Sila rujuk senarai penawaran di Kembaran 2 (a)
  1. Latihan Industri

Note:

*Kursus Progresif (P)


SENARAI KURSUS ELEKTIF(KEMBARAN 2a)

PROGRAM SARJANA MUDA LINGUISTIK MELAYU

KURSUS ELEKTIF PILIHAN


Sarjana Muda Linguistik Melayu

  1. Linguistik dan Kesusasteraan Melayu
  2. Aspek Linguistik Bahasa Klasik
  3. Linguistik dalam Komunikasi Korporat
  4. Geolinguistik Alam Melayu

Sarjana Muda Kesusasteraan Melayu

  1. Kesusasteraan Drama
  2. Kesusasteraan dan Undang-undang
  3. Tulisan Jawi dalam Kesusasteraan Melayu
  4. Sosiologi Kesusasteraan Melayu
  5. Kesusasteraan Melayu dan Komersial
  6. Ilustrasi Kesusasteraan
  7. Pengajaran Kesusasteraan Melayu
  8. Ilmu Pernaskhahan Melayu
  9. Penulisan Kreatif Puisi Melayu
  10. Kesusasteraan Kitab
  11. Kesusasteraan Melayu dan Penerbitan


Sarjana Muda Bahasa Melayu Profesional

  1. Sejarah Perkembangan Bahasa Melayu
  2. Bahasa Melayu dalam Perundangan
  3. Kesantunan Bahasa Melayu


Sarjana Muda Pengajian Melayu

  1. Seni Lukis dan Catan
  2. Seni Kaligrafi Melayu
  3. Eksperimentasi Seni Visual
  4. Seni Bina dan Ragam Hias Melayu
  5. Seni Kraf Tangan dan Busana Melayu
  6. Seni Tradisi Masyarakat Sabah dan Sarawak
  7. Pembangunan Reka Bentuk Dua Dimensi
  8. Pembangunan Reka Bentuk Tiga Dimensi
  9. Fotografi Digital
  10. Animasi Berkomputer
  11. Seni Persembahan Iklan
  12. Teknik Seni Persembahan
  13. Seni Tari Melayu
  14. Koreografi Tari Melayu
  15. Seni Muzik Melayu 
  16. Bentuk Lakon Melayu Tradisi 
  17. Teori Pengajian Kesenian Melayu
  18. Teori Pengajian Kesenian Melayu
  19. Psikologi dalam Kesenian
  20. Seni dan Budaya Popular Melayu
  21. Hukum Adat Melayu
  22. Pendidikan dan Pengajaran Seni dan Budaya Melayu/li>
  23. Pentadbiran Masyarakat
  24. Estetika dan Etika Seni Rupa Melayu
  25. Budaya Perubatan dan Kesihatan di Alam Melayu
  26. Keusahawanan Melayu
  27. Pemasaran Produk Seni dan Budaya
  28. Pengurusan Pameran
  29. Pengurusan Panggung Persembahan
  30. Rekaan dan Penataan Sinografi

Ditawarkan sebagai elektif kepada pelajar program, fakulti dan luar fakulti.


Career Prospects

Linguist, Language Researcher, Translator, Interpreter, Editor, Lexicographer, Proofreader, Language Planner, Copywriter, Scriptwriter, Speech Analyst, Content Developer, Language Teacher, Communication Officer, Academic Researcher, Lecturer, Curriculum Developer, Language Consultant, Media Analyst, Public Relations Officer, Text Analyst, Subtitling Specialist, Technical Writer.

Tuition Fee

Local

RM52,800

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

International

RM76,300

Intake

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

Entry Requirement

STPM
  • Malaysian citizen
  • Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
  • Obtained at least Grade B- in TWO (2) Subjects
Matriculation / Foundation
  • Malaysian citizen
  • Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
  • Obtained at least Grade B- in TWO (2) subjects
STAM
  • Malaysian Citizen
  • Obtained at least the grade of Jayyid Jiddan at Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM)
  • Obtain at least a grade of B- in TWO (2) subjects at the STAM level
Diploma / Equivalent
  • Malaysian citizen
  • Possesses a Diploma in a related field recognized by the Government of Malaysia and approved by the Senate of the University Malaya, with a minimum CGPA of 3.00
  • Obtain at least a grade of B- in TWO (2) subjects at the Diploma level
UM SATU Foundation
  • Malaysian citizen
  • Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
  • Obtain at least a grade of B- in TWO (2) subjects
GEC A-Level
  • Not Offered
International Baccalaureate
  • Not Offered
AUSMAT
  • Not Offered
STPM (not the current year)
  • Malaysian citizen
  • Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
  • Obtain at least a grade of B- in TWO (2) subjects at the STPM;
Matriculation / Foundation (not the current year)
  • Not Offered
IPTS Foundation
  • Not Offered
STAM (not the current year)
  • Not Offered
Other Requirements:
  • Have five (5) years of working experience in a related field.
  • Obtain at least a Grade B in Malay Language at the SPM level
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 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 a minimum of 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
  • Obtained a minimum English language Competency in any ONE (1) of the following requirements:
    • MUET 3.0
    • IELTS (Academic) 4.5
    • TOEFL iBT (Centre-based) 33
    • TOEFL Essentials (Online) 6.5
    • Pearson Test of English (PTE Academic) 43
    • Cambridge English Qualifications & Tests B1 Preliminary, B2 First, C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency 147