BA (Hons) English Language & Communication

Key Modules

• 1Compulsory
• 2Introduction to the Ethnography of Communication
• 3English Phonetics and Phonology
• 4Critical Reading Strategies
• 5Exposition and Argumentation in Writing
• 6Introduction to Language and Linguistics
• 7Introduction to Public Relations
• 8University Life
• 9Cooperative Placement 1
• 10Extracurricular Learning Experience 1
• 11Hubungan Etnik ( Local )
• 12Malaysian Studies ( International )
• 13Tamadun Islam and Tamadun Asia (Local) OR Bahasa Komunikasi 3 (International)
• 14Religions in Malaysia
• 15Elective (Choose 2)
• 16Critical Issues in the Contemporary World
• 17Future Directions, Futurecasting
• 18Persuasive Speech
• 19Thinking and Being
• 20Introduction to English Literature
• 21World Englishes
• 22Written Discourse
• 23Spoken Discourse
• 24Functional Grammar
• 25Communication for Professional Purposes
• 26Introduction to Quantitative and Qualitative Research
• 27Creative Writing
• 28Co-Operative Placement 2
• 29Extra-curricular Learning Experience 2
• 30Elective (Choose 1)
• 31Principles and Practices in Language Teaching
• 32Translation and Interpretation for Beginners
• 33Introduction to Journalism
• 34Sociolinguistics
• 35English, Global Media and Technology
• 36Cross Cultural Communication & English Language
• 37Psycholinguistics
• 38Research Methodology in English Language & Communication
• 39Critical Discourse Analysis
• 40English Language and Communication Project
• 41Language & Popular Culture
• 42Common Wealth Literature
• 43Co-Operative Placement 3
• 44Extra-curricular Learning Experience 3
• 45Translation and Interpretation
• 46Feature Writing
• 47Educational Psychology
• 48Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisations
• 49(Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban)
• 50Philosophy and Contemporary Issues
• 51(Falsafah dan Isu Semasa)
• 52For international students:
• 53Communication in Bahasa Melayu 3
• 54(Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 3)

Entry Requirements

• Passed at least two (2) subjects with a minimum Grade C (GP 2.00) in any two (2) subjects
• Passed at least two (2) subjects with a minimum Grade D in any two (2) subjects
• FIVE (5) credits and minimum of Grade B in English
• International Baccalaureate
• A minimum score of 26/42 points from Six (6) subjects
• A minimum CGPA of 2.0 with a credit in English at SPM/O-Level
• Australian Year 12 or equivalent
• A minimum mark of 60% in five (5) subjects, or a minimum ATAR score of 65
• A minimum average of 60% in six (6) subjects
• Other qualifications deemed equivalent to STPM / A-Level by Malaysian Qualifications Agency
• Minimum overall average of 60%
• UCSI Foundation in Arts
• A minimum CGPA of 2.0 with a credit in English at SPM / O-Level
• Diploma/ Advance Diploma/ Degree/ equivalent
• Completed (minimum CGPA 2.0/4.0)
• (credits are required for English at SPM / O-Level)
• Discretion is given to Head of School to deal with borderline academic requirements.
• The credit requirement in English at the SPM level can be waived if the said qualification includes English subject/s and its achievement is equivalent to or exceeds the credit requirement of the subject at the SPM level.
• 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.
• Academic Requirements
• English Language Requirements
• For Local Students
• SPM English 1119/O-Level/IGCSE
• 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.
• For International Students
• Cambridge Linguaskill
• Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests
• Pearson Test of English
• Certified Intensive English Programme (CIEP) by ELS
• 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.

Career Prospects

• Linguist
• Publication Officer
• Author/Writer
• Educator
• Interpreter/Translator
• Journalist
• Public Relations Specialists
• Diplomatic Service Officer
• Corporate Communications
• Corporate Training
• Event Organisers
• Social Service
• Language Researchers
• Editor
• Proof Readers
• IT Content Writer