Program Overview

Bachelor of English Language and Linguistics

General Programme Information

The Bachelor of English Language and Linguistics programme aims to produce graduates who master language and linguistics, especially in the field of English. These graduates will be capable and competitive in their careers, responsible for society with ethical values, capable of leading, critical thinking, skilled in information management, and able to contribute to the surrounding community. Students are awarded the Bachelor of English Language and Linguistics upon completion of a total of 127 credits of study.

Benefits

The programme prepares graduates for further studies, where they can pursue their postgraduate degrees (Masters & PhDs) locally or internationally. Many graduates have successfully obtained scholarships, such as from Cambridge University. A number of graduates have also obtained their Masters degree at the Faculty and some from the Asia Europe Institute.

Career Opportunities

The programme produces high-calibre graduates for language-related professions, and they can work in a variety of sectors, including:

• In the media, advertising, and publishing (e.g., journalists, broadcasters, writers, editors, copywriters, proof-readers)
• In the marketing, banking, and tourism industries (e.g., administrators and junior executives)
• In corporate communication (e.g., communications officer)
• In the education industry (e.g., corporate trainers, language teachers/instructors, teacher educators, programme/curriculum developers, education managers/administrators at government and private schools and institutions)
• As translators and interpreters

Course Structure

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

Programme Structure (127 Credits)

• Core Courses (95 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 English Language and Linguistics programme are as follows:

• Entry Requirements for Bachelor of English Language and Linguistics (Local student)
• Entry Requirements for Bachelor of English Language and Linguistics (International student)

Intake Schedules

The programme has two intakes per academic session, which are in October (Semester 1) and March (Semester 2).

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.

Programme Coordinator

The programme coordinator for the Bachelor of English Language and Linguistics is Dr. Noor Aqsa Nabila Mat Isa. The administrative assistant is Mdm. Nurhanina Sulaiman.