Overview

Graduates of the Chinese Language and Linguistics program of the University of Malaya can work in:

Key facts

Business Consulting Companies, such as Banks, Telecommunications and Corporate Companies as Customer Ambassadors / Human Resource Officers / Marketing Officers / Information Officers (their language proficiency can help Chinese companies to globalize and foreign companies to localize in terms of making import/export sales).
Education field (as facilitators / trainers / language teachers / text book writers, social care workers at private or government schools /centre etc.)
Media line, such as newspaper, television, radio and internet (as news writers/ editorial assistants/ journalists/ translators/ copywriters/ web content editors in particular masss media communication.

Programme Structure

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 42 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-10-05 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-08-30 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2027-09-30 00:00:00 , National

Language

Partially taught in English

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

96

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PTE Academic

65

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IELTS

7

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Credits

126 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Disciplines

Linguistics Asian studies View 9 other Bachelors in Asian studies in Malaysia

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

96

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PTE Academic

65

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IELTS

7

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Other requirements

General requirements

Pass with a minimum average of 65%
Obtain a minimum of 60%/grade B- in any TWO (2) subjects
Matriculation/Foundation
Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00 from a recognised institution approved by UM Senate
Obtain a minimum of grade B- in any TWO (2) subjects
Diploma
Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00 from a recognised institution approved by UM Senate
Obtain a minimum of grade B- in any TWO (2) subjects
GCE A-Level
Obtain a recognized GCE A-Level qualification
Obtain a minimum of grade B in any TWO (2) subjects

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

65100 MYR / year

≈ 65100 MYR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

55100 MYR / year

≈ 55100 MYR / year

Living costs

Kuala Lumpur

Malaysia

2210 - 3815 MYR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Scholarships Information

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Overview

Key facts

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

IELTS & PTE Test Preparation

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Kuala Lumpur

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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