Program Overview

Bachelor of Arts with Honours (Malay Language Studies)

Program Summary

The Malay Language Studies program offers a comprehensive foundation and practical application in the research of Malay linguistics, enabling the generation of creative, innovative, and Malay-resilient experts. Graduates will master theoretical aspects and have the ability to analyze and apply their knowledge of Malay linguistics.

Programme Requirements

• General Requirements
• Programme Requirements
  • STPM, Matriculation, Asasi, STAM, Diploma
  • APEL (A) Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) APEL.A Certification Level 6 of the Malaysian Qualifications Framework (MQF)
  • Obtained at least a Band 2.0 in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET) for exams beginning in session 1 of 2021 or a Band 2 for exams up to the year of 2020
  • Pass the exam or interview set up by the faculty

What You Will Learn

Year 1

• Introduction to Malay Studies
• Introduction to the Malay Language
• Malay Language Phonetics
• Malay Language Phonological
• Malay Language Morphology
• Malay Language Syntax

Year 2

• Introduction to Malay Studies
• Introduction to the Malay Language
• Malay Language Phonetics
• Malay Language Phonological
• Malay Language Morphology
• Malay Language Syntax

Year 3

• Industrial training
• Linguistic History of Malay Language
• Psycholinguistics of Malay Language
• Philosophy of Language
• Pragmatic in the Malay Language
• History of Malay Language
• Lexicography in the Malay Language
• Academic Exercise
• Advanced Syntax in the Malay Language

Tuition Fees

Local Students

International Students

Please refer to the Shaping Advanced & Professional Education Center for details.

Life at Faculty

The Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities (FSSK) is located on the UKM campus in Bangi, Selangor, 35 km south of Kuala Lumpur. FSSK is a centre of excellence that fosters critical thinking and creativity, building leaders. Learning at FSSK promotes independent thinking and active participation, offering students an innovative, supportive, and intellectually challenging environment.

Faculty Information

• Campus: Bangi, Selangor
• Faculty: Faculty of Social Science and Humanities
• Degree: Bachelor of Arts with Honours (Malay Language Studies)
• Length: 3 Years