Bachelor of Arts (Honours) English Studies

Course Overview

This programme combines relevant communication skills and fundamental knowledge of English Studies. Graduates will be equipped with the skills in language, literature as well as linguistics, providing a holistic approach to communicate competently, effectively and professionally in English.

Curriculum

• Structure and Grammar of English I
• Introduction to Linguistics
• English Phonetics and Phonology
• Introduction to English Literature
• Structure and Grammar of English II
• Malaysian Literature
• Expository Writing
• English Morphology and Syntax
• Business Communication
• Language and Media
• Introduction to Psycholinguistics
• Introduction to Sociolinguistics
• Introduction to Second Language Acquisition
• Introduction to Discourse Analysis
• Translation: Theory and Practice
• Critical and Literary Theories
• Research Methodology
• History of the English Language
• Semantics and Pragmatics
• Language and Intercultural Communication
• World Literature
• Technology Enhanced Language Learning
• Project I
• Project II
• English for Specific Purposes
• Study Skills or Public Speaking and Presentation Skills
• Introduction to Audio-Visual Production OR Seminar on English Language Usage OR Renaissance Drama OR 20th Century American Literature
• Corporate Writing OR Creative Industries Management
• Japanese Language I OR French Language I OR Korean Language I
• Japanese Language II OR French Language II OR Korean Language II
• Industrial Training/Teaching Practicum

Language, Mata Pelajaran Pengajian Umum (MPU) and Co-curricular Courses:

Falsafah dan Isu Semasa, Contemporary Malaysian Issues, Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban, Bahasa Kebangsaan A/Entrepreneurship, Co-curricular courses

Entry Requirements

1. STPM - Grade C in 2 relevant subjects
2. A Level - Grade D in 2 relevant subjects
3. UEC - Grade B in 5 relevant subjects
4. TAR UMT - Foundation in Arts (Track B)
5. Other IHL - Relevant Foundation/ Diploma accredited by MQA

Compulsory subject:

(1); (2); (3) and (5) must include SPM Credit/ O Level Grade C/ UEC Grade B in English Language

AND

(1); (2); (3); (4) and (5) must include MUET Band 4/IELTS Band Score 6.0/ equivalent

Note:

1. Students without a credit in SPM Bahasa Melayu are required to pass Bahasa Kebangsaan A before the award of Bachelor Degree.
2. TAR UMT Diploma will be accepted on credit transfer into Bachelor Degree programmes.
3. Equivalent qualifications/qualifications from other Institution of Higher Learning (IHL) will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
4. Subject to the Ministry of Education latest requirements.

Career Prospects

• English language teachers/lecturers
• Writers
• Editors
• Corporate Communication Executives
• Public Relations Executives