Bachelor of English Language and Linguistics

Universiti Malaya's Open Channel

Bachelor of English Language and Linguistics

The programme prepares graduates for further studies where they can pursue their postgraduate degrees (Master & PhD) locally or internationally. Some of our graduates have successfully obtained places to do their postgraduate studies in prestigious universities such as University of Cambridge. A number of our graduates have also obtained their Master’s degree at our Faculty and some from the Asia Europe Institute.

General Entry Requirements

Pass the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) with a credit (Grade C) in Bahasa Melayu/Bahasa Malaysia subject

or
A credit (Grade C) in Bahasa Melayu/Bahasa Malaysia July papers and pass in History (SPM 2013 and above);

and
Achieve a minimum Band in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET) as required in special requirements of the programme.

and
Have fulfilled all special requirements of the programme as may be prescribed by the Senate.

Special Entry Requirements

STPM

Science / Arts Stream (Current Year)

Pass STPM with a minimum CGPA of 3.00;

and
Obtained of at least Grade B in STPM for any two (2) subjects;

and
Obtained of at least Grade A in SPM for English Language;

and
Obtained at least band 4.5 in Malaysian University English Test (MUET) for the exam session 1 of 2021 or band 4.0 for examination up to the year of 2020 according to the validity period on the date of application.

MATRICULATION FOUNDATION (Current Year)

Science / Accounting / TESL / Laws Stream (Current Year)

Pass Matriculation with a minimum CGPA of 3.00;

and
Obtained of at least Grade A in SPM in English Language;

and
Obtained at least band 4.5 in Malaysian University English Test (MUET) for the exam session 1 of 2021 or band 4.0 for examination up to the year of 2020 according to the validity period on the date of application.

DIPLOMA / EQUIVALENT

REQUIREMENT 1

Possessed a Diploma in English Language from any institution recognised by Malaysian Government and approved by the University Senate with a minimum CGPA of 3.00;

and
Obtained of at least Grade A in SPM in English Language;

and
Obtained at least band 4.5 in Malaysian University English Test (MUET) for the exam session 1 of 2021 or band 4.0 for examination up to the year of 2020 according to the validity period on the date of application.

OR

REQUIREMENT 2

Possessed a Diploma in Elementary Teaching from the Ministry of Education Malaysia with a minimum CGPA of 3.00;

or
Possessed a Certificate of Elementary Teaching from Ministry of Education Malaysia;

and
Obtained of at least Grade A in SPM in English Language;

and
Have experience in the teaching of English language or serve in any employments involving English matters (e.g. language teaching, translation, language planning, terminology management, editing, etc.) not less than three (3) years of experience;

and
Obtained at least band 4.5 in Malaysian University English Test (MUET) for the exam session 1 of 2021 or band 4.0 for examination up to the year of 2020 according to the validity period on the date of application.

OR

REQUIREMENT 3

Pass STPM not within the current year with a minimum CGPA of 3.00;

and
Obtained of at least Grade B in STPM for any two (2) subjects;

and
Obtained of at least Grade A in SPM in English Language;

and
Obtained at least band 4.5 in Malaysian University English Test (MUET) for the exam session 1 of 2021 or band 4.0 for examination up to the year of 2020 according to the validity period on the date of application.

OR

REQUIREMENT 4

Pass Matriculation/ Foundation not within the current year with a minimum CGPA of 3.00;

and
Obtained of at least Grade A in SPM in English Language;

and
Obtained at least band 4.5 in Malaysian University English Test (MUET) for the exam session 1 of 2021 or band 4.0 for examination up to the year of 2020 according to the validity period on the date of application.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

REQUIREMENT 1

Possessed a GCE A-Level with at least two (2) Grade B and one (1) Grade C in any three (3) subjects;

and
Obtained of at least Grade A in SPM in English Language;

and
Obtained at least band 4.5 in Malaysian University English Test (MUET) for the exam session 1 of 2021 or band 4.0 for examination up to the year of 2020 according to the validity period on the date of application.

However, applicants who do not possess MUET but possessed the following results may be considered for a conditional offer with the fulfilment of the MUET requirements within the duration of one (1) academic session:

Obtained of at least Band 6 (Academic) and 6.0 component of writing in IELTS;

or
Obtained of at least 547 points (PBT)/ 210 points (CBT)/ 78 points (IBT) in TOEFL 57 point PTE (Academic)

OR

REQUIREMENT 2

Possessed a recognised International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB) with a minimum score of 30 points;

and
Obtained of at least Grade A in SPM in English Language;

and
Obtained at least band 4.5 in Malaysian University English Test (MUET) for the exam session 1 of 2021 or band 4.0 for examination up to the year of 2020 according to the validity period on the date of application.

However, applicants who do not possess MUET but possessed the following results may be considered for a conditional offer with the fulfilment of the MUET requirements within the duration of one (1) academic session:

Obtained of at least Band 6 (Academic) and 6.0 component of writing in IELTS;

or
Obtained of at least 547 points (PBT)/ 210 points (CBT)/ 78 points (IBT) in TOEFL 57 point PTE (Academic)

OR

REQUIREMENT 3

Possessed Australian Matriculation (AUSMAT) qualification with at least 75 in ATAR, 85 in English subjects and at least 75 in any two (2) of the subjects;

and
Obtained of at least Grade A in SPM in English Language;

and
Obtained at least band 4.5 in Malaysian University English Test (MUET) for the exam session 1 of 2021 or band 4.0 for examination up to the year of 2020 according to the validity period on the date of application.

However, applicants who do not possess MUET but possessed the following results may be considered for a conditional offer with the fulfilment of the MUET requirements within the duration of one (1) academic session:

Obtained of at least Band 6 (Academic) and 6.0 component of writing in IELTS;

or
Obtained of at least 547 points (PBT)/ 210 points (CBT)/ 78 points (IBT) in TOEFL 57 point PTE (Academic)

Entry Requirements

STPM (Current Year)

Pass STPM with a minimum CGPA of 3.00;
and
Obtained of at least Grade B in STPM for any two (2) subjects;
and
Obtained of at least Grade A in SPM for English Language;
and
Obtained of at least Band 4 for MUET.

MATRICULATION/ FOUNDATION (Current Year)

Pass Matriculation with a minimum CGPA of 3.00;
and
Obtained of at least Grade A in SPM in English Language;
and
Obtained of at least Band 4 for MUET.

DIPLOMA/EQUIVALENT

REQUIREMENT 1

Possessed a Diploma in English Language from any institution recognised by Malaysian Government and approved by the University Senate with a minimum CGPA of 3.00;
and
Obtained of at least Grade A in SPM in English Language;
and
Obtained of at least Band 4 for MUET.
OR

REQUIREMENT 2

Possessed a Diploma in Elementary Teaching from the Ministry of Education Malaysia with a minimum CGPA of 3.00;
or
Possessed a Certificate of Elementary Teaching from Ministry of Education Malaysia;
and
Obtained of at least Grade A in SPM in English Language;
and
Have experience in the teaching of English language or serve in any employments involving English matters (e.g. language teaching, translation, language planning, terminology management, editing, etc.) not less than three (3) years of experience;
and

Obtained of at least Band 4 for MUET.

OR

REQUIREMENT 3

Pass STPM not within the current year with a minimum CGPA of 3.00;
and
Obtained of at least Grade B in STPM for any two (2) subjects;
and
Obtained of at least Grade A in SPM in English Language;
and
Obtained of at least Band 4 for MUET.

OR

REQUIREMENT 4

Pass Matriculation/ Foundation not within the current year with a minimum CGPA of 3.00;
and
Obtained of at least Grade A in SPM in English Language;
and
Obtained of at least Band 4 for MUET.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

REQUIREMENT 1

Possessed a GCE A-Level with at least two (2) Grade B and one (1) Grade C in any three (3) subjects;
and
Obtained of at least Grade A in SPM in English Language;
and
Obtained of at least Band 4 for MUET;
However, applicants who do not possess MUET but possessed the following results may be considered for a conditional offer with the fulfilment of the MUET requirements within the duration of one (1) academic session:

Obtained of at least Band 6 (Academic) (Academic) in IELTS; or

Obtained of at least 547 points (PBT)/ 210 points (CBT)/ 78 points (IBT) in TOEFL.

OR

REQUIREMENT 2

Possessed a recognised International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma with a minimum score of 30 points;
and
Obtained of at least Grade A in SPM in English Language;
and
Obtained of at least Band 4 for MUET;
However, applicants who do not possess MUET but possessed the following results may be considered for a conditional offer with the fulfilment of the MUET requirements within the duration of one (1) academic session:

Obtained of at least Band 6 (Academic) (Academic) in IELTS; or

Obtained of at least 547 points (PBT)/ 210 points (CBT)/ 78 points (IBT) in TOEFL.

OR

REQUIREMENT 3

Possessed Australian Matriculation (AUSMAT) qualification with at least three (3) Grade B in any three (3) subjects;
and
Obtained of at least Grade A in SPM in English Language;
and
Obtained of at least Band 4 for MUET;
However, applicants who do not possess MUET but possessed the following results may be considered for a conditional offer with the fulfilment of the MUET requirements within the duration of one (1) academic session:

Obtained of at least Band 6 (Academic) (Academic) in IELTS; or
Obtained of at least 547 points (PBT)/ 210 points (CBT)/ 78 points (IBT) in TOEFL

Course Structure

Programme Fee & Financial Aid

Study Period/Duration

Course Component	Credits
University Courses	12
Core Courses	95
Elective Courses	20

LEVEL OF STUDY	ANNUAL FUNDING AMOUNT
	Maximum (RM)	75% (RM)	50% (RM)
Bachelor’s Degree (Science)	6,650	4,990	3,330
Bachelor’s Degree (Arts)	6,180	4,630	3,090

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