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BA (Hons) English Language & Communication

UCSI University Kuala Lumpur
Cheras, Kuala Lumpur
The BA (Hons) English Language and Communication (ELC) programme is designed to equip students who do not speak English as a first language with excellent communication capabilities for professional employment in English as a Second Language (ESL). Students who are learning English as a second or additional (foreign) language will be able to develop graduate level communicative competence in English Language, and to use English effectively.
 
Graduate employability has been a matter of concern to governments throughout the region, thus practical applications are strongly featured in the programme, which is geared to linking theory and practice through critical reflection to build work related skills as well as sound academic knowledge. Observation and experience of work (via Co-Operative courses), inquiry & project activities are integral to the learning processes of the programme.
 

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Course Summary

Intake

Jan, May, Sept

Course Fees (estimated)

RM 60,000

Course Duration

3 years

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STPM / A-levels
Minimum 2 principals
(credits are required for English at SPM / O-Level)
 
UEC
Minimum 5 credits including English
 
International Baccalaureate
Minimum score of 26/42 points from 6 subjects
 
National Matriculation
Minimum CGPA of 2.0
(credits are required for English at SPM / O-Level)
 
Australian Year 12
Minimum overall average of 60% in 5 subjects
 
Canadian Pre-U
Minimum average of 60% in 6 subjects
 
Other qualifications deemed equivalent to STPM / A-Level by Malaysian Qualifications Agency
Minimum overall average of 60%
 
UCSI Foundation in Arts
Completed (minimum CGPA 2.0/4.0)
(credits are required for English at SPM / O-Level)
 
Diploma or equivalent
Completed (minimum CGPA 2.0/4.0)
(credits are required for English at SPM / O-Level)
 
Diploma in Media & Communication or equivalent
Completed (minimum CGPA 2.0/4.0)
 
*Discretion is given to Head of School to deal with borderline academic requirements.


Note (Source: Surat Pekeliling MQA Bil 2/2016):
The terms of credit in English at SPM level for the candidate with STPM, STAM, Diploma and Matriculation/Foundation qualification can be exempted if the candidate obtained English and its achievement is equivalent or higher than the required credit of English at the SPM level.
 

FOUNDATION IN ARTS
SPM / O-Level
Minimum 5 credits including credit in English
 
UEC
Minimum 3 credits
 
Other qualifications deemed equivalent to STPM / A-Level by Malaysian Qualifications Agency
Minimum overall average of 50%
 
Other qualifications deemed equivalent to SPM / O-Level by Malaysian Qualifications Agency
Minimum overall average of 60%
 
**Equivalency of qualification in accordance to Malaysian Qualification Agency standards
 

English Language Requirements
  • MUET Band 4 or,
  • IELTS with a minimum score of Band 6.0 or,
  • TOEFL IBT with a minimum score of 60 or, 
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE) with a minimum score of 59 or, 
  • Cambridge English Qualification and Tests with a minimum score of 169.
International students holding equivalent academic qualifications but which are not conducted in English, are required to sit for the English Placement Test, which may result in the taking of the English for Tertiary Education (1 to 10 months). Students who intend to pursue the above undergraduate programme directly, are advised to fulfil the above English requirements prior to commencing their studies at the University.

English Language requirement for Malaysian and International Student candidate with O Level, A-Level, Matriculation, Foundation/Foundation UCSI or Diploma (conducted in fully in English) can be exempted from IELTS.

 
Note / Legend:
Discretion is given to the Head of School to deal with applicants who have results borderline to the Academic Requirements.
  • SPM Credit – 'A+' to 'C'
  • O-Level – 'A' to 'C'
  • UEC Credit – 'A1' to 'B6'
  • STPM principal – 'A' to 'C'
Year 1: RM 18,950
Year 2: RM 20,200
Year 3: RM 20,850

Total: RM 60,000

 FACILITIES FEE (SEMESTER BASIS) 
  •  ICT - RM 200
  •  Library  - RM 200
  • Student Activities  - RM 200

 (Minimum 9 semesters) 
Year 1
Compulsory
  • Introduction to the Ethnography of Communication
  • Understanding Reading and Writing in English Language
  • Expository Writing
  • Principles and Practice in Language Teaching
  • English Phonetics and Phonology
  • Bilingualism
  • Introduction to Public Relations
  • Introduction to Journalism
  • University Life (MPU-U2)
  • Co-Operative Placement 1
  • Extra-curricular Learning Experience 1 (MPU-U4)

Year 2
Compulsory
  • Introduction to English Literature
  • World Englishes
  • Introduction to Language and Linguistics
  • Contemporary English Literature in Asia
  • Written Discourse
  • Spoken Discourse
  • Functional Grammar
  • Translation and Interpretation for Beginners
  • Educational Psychology
  • Religions in Malaysia (MPU–U3)
  • Co-Operative Placement 2
  • Extra-curricular Learning Experience 2 (MPU-U4)
Elective (Choose One)
  • English for Specific Purpose: Business Communication
  • Introduction to Public Speaking

Year 3
Compulsory
  • Sociolinguistics
  • Translation and Interpretation
  • English, Global Media & Technology
  • Cross Cultural Communication & English Language
  • Syllabus Design and Curriculum Review
  • Psycholinguistics
  • Research Methodology in ELC
  • English Language and Communication Project
  • Critical Discourse Analysis
  • Co-Operative Placement 3
  • Extra-curricular Learning Experience 3 (MPU-U4)
Elective (Choose One)
  • Media Writing Skills
  • Visual Communication


General Courses (MPU) are compulsory for all students.
U1
– For Malaysian students:
  1. Ethnic Relations
  2. Islamic Civilisation and Asian Civilisation
– For foreign students:
  1. Malaysian Studies
  2. Communication in Bahasa Melayu 3

All information is correct at the time of upload and UCSI University reserves the right to make amendments without prior notice.
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