BACHELOR OF MALAY STUDIES



Programme Overview

The Bachelor of Malay Studies program is a coursework-based, full-time program. The delivery methods for this program are conventional and include interactive lectures, game-based learning, cooperative learning, e-learning, problem-based learning, case study-based learning, discovery-based learning, problem-oriented project-based learning, computer-based learning, fieldwork, online learning, and project-based learning.


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. Pengurusan Sumber Sejarah Pengajian Melayu
  6. Sosiologi Bahasa
  7. Kosmologi Melayu
  8. Seni, Budaya dan Masyarakat Melayu
  9. Kursus Elektif Program: Pilih satu kursus SHE
  10. Falsafah dan Isu Semasa
  11. Bahasa Inggeris Komunikasi
  12. Pengajian Melayu dan Masyarakat
  13. Sejarah Kesusasteraan Melayu
  14. Teori Pengajian Melayu
  15. Dunia Melayu
  16. Institusi Sosial Melayu/li>
  17. Identiti Melayu
  18. Kursus Elektif Universiti: Pilih 1 kursus SHE
  1. Bahasa Inggeris Komunikasi
  2. Penulisan Akademik
  3. Budaya Politik dan Kepimpinan Melayu
  4. Seni Melayu dan Islam
  5. Sastera, Drama dan Media
  6. Kursus Elektif Program: PILIH 5 KURSUS
    1. Pilih 1 Kursus SHE
    2. Pilih 4 Kursus Elektif
      • JIF3008
      • JIF3010
      • JIF3012
      • JIF3013(p)
      • JIF3016
      • JIF3017
      • JIF3018
      • JIF3020
      • JIF3021
  7. Asas Pembudayaan Keusahawanan
  8. Bahasa Inggeris Komunikasi (ECP)
  9. Kearifan Tempatan dan Teknologi Melayu
  10. Kaedah Penyelidikan Pengajian Melayu
  11. Bahasa dan Komuniti Melayu
  12. Industri Kreatif Melayu
  13. Kursus Elektif Program: PILIH 4 KURSUS
    1. Pilih 1 Kursus SHE
    2. Pilih 3 Kursus Elektif
      1. JIF3009
      2. JIF3011
      3. JIF3013(p)
      4. JIF3014
      5. JIF3015
      6. JIF3019
      7. JIF302
  1. Pemikiran Melayu
  2. Melayu dan Perlembagaan
  3. Warisan Budaya dan Pelancongan
  4. Pengurusan Arkib, Muzium dan Galeri
  5. Kenegaraan dan Dasar-Dasar Negara
  6. Projek Penyelidikan
  7. Kursus Elektif Program: PILIH 4 KURSUS
    1. JIF2008
    2. JIF2009
    3. JIF2010(p)
    4. JIF2011
    5. JIF2014
    6. JIF2017
    7. JIF2020
    8. JIF2022
  8. Isu Semasa Pengajian Melayu
  9. Pemodenan dan Perubahan Orang Melayu
  10. Kepimpinan Sosial Melayu
  11. Ekonomi Melayu
  12. Kursus Elektif Program: PILIH 6 KURSUS
    1. JIF2012
    2. JIF2013
    3. JIF2015(p)
    4. JIF2016
    5. JIF2018
    6. JIF2019
    7. JIF2021
    8. JIF2023
  1. Latihan Industri

Note:

*Pelajar boleh memilih mana mana kursus elektif seperti di lampiran


KURSUS STUDENT HOLISTIC EMPOWERMENT - SHE (8 KREDIT)

  1. SHE 1: Kluster Thinking Matters, Mind & Intelect
  2. SHE 2: Kluster Emotional and Spiritual Intelligence, Heart & Soul
  3. SHE 3: Kluster Technology/Artificial Intelligence and Data Analytics: i-Techie
  4. SHE 4: Kluster Global Issues and Community Sustainability: Making the World a Better Plac


KURSUS ELEKTIF PROGRAM

  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 Seni Persembahan
  18. Teori Pengajian Kesenian Melayu
  19. Psikologi dalam Kesenian 
  20. Seni dan Budaya Popular Melayu
  21. Hukum Adat Melayu
  22. Latihan Ilmiah
  23. Pendidikan dan Pengajaran Seni dan Budaya Melayu
  24. Pentadbiran Masyarakat
  25. Estetika dan Etika Seni Rupa Melayu 
  26. Budaya Perubatan dan Kesihatan di Alam Melayu
  27. Keusahawanan Melayu
  28. Pemasaran Produk Seni dan Budaya
  29. Pengurusan Pameran
  30. Pengurusan Panggung Persembahan
  31. Rekaan dan Penataan Sinografi


Career Prospects

Language Researcher, Cultural Officer, Museum Curator, Archivist, Historian, Lecturer, Translator, Editor, Content Writer, Scriptwriter, Copywriter, Policy Analyst, Public Relations Officer, Diplomatic Officer, Journalist, Media Executive, Heritage Conservation Officer, Education Officer, Tourism Officer, Academic Writer, Lexicographer, Community Engagement Officer.

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 (IB)
  • 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