Program Overview

Bachelor of Italian Language and Linguistics

General Programme Information

The Bachelor of Italian Language and Linguistics programme aims to produce graduates who master language and linguistics, especially in the field of Italian. These graduates will be capable and competitive in their careers, able to lead, think critically, and manage information effectively. They will also be responsible for society with ethical values and have the ability in management. Students are awarded the Bachelor of Italian Language and Linguistics upon completion of 125 credits of studies.

Career Opportunities

• In the media, advertising, and publishing industry (e.g., junior script-writers, editors, copywriters, proof-readers; writers, etc.)
• In corporate communication
• In the education industry (e.g., language teachers/instructors, teachers' assistants, education administrators at government and private schools and institutions, research assistants, etc.)
• As translators and interpreters (e.g., to translate subtitles, advertisements, texts, etc.)
• As language or linguistic consultants (e.g., linguistic and language-related fieldwork, research assistants, analyzing linguistic aspects of spoken and written texts at the basic level)
• As tour guides
• In civil service

Course Structure

The programme is offered on a full-time basis and takes 7 semesters to complete.

Programme Structure (125 CREDITS)

• Core Courses (93 credits)
  • Faculty Core Courses
  • Programme Core Courses
  • Final Year Project
  • Industrial Training
• University Courses (12 credits)
  • Philosophy and Current Issues OR Basic Malay Language
  • Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisations
  • Basic Entrepreneurship Culture
  • Co-curriculum
  • English Communication OR Foreign Language Courses
• Elective Courses (20 credits)
  • Open Elective
  • Student Holistics Empowerment (SHE)

Entry Requirements

The entry requirements for the Bachelor of Italian Language and Linguistics programme are as follows:

• For local students
• For international students

Intake Schedule

The programme has one intake per academic session, which is in October.

Bachelor's Degree Programmes (Malaysian)

1. Applications for Semester 1 (October Intake), Session 2025/2026, are closed.
2. Application for Semester 1 (October Intake), Session 2025/2026, is currently open until 22 September 2025.

Bachelor's Degree Programmes (International)

1. Application for Semester 1 (October Intake), Session 2025/2026, is currently open until 30 August 2025.

Fees

The programme fees are available upon request.

Academic Structure

The Bachelor of Italian Language and Linguistics intake sessions are as follows:

• Bachelor of Italian Language and Linguistics Intake Session 2023/2024
• Bachelor of Italian Language and Linguistics Intake Session 2024/2025
• Bachelor of Italian Language and Linguistics Intake Session 2025/2026