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Overview
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 English Language and Communication (Hons) 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 at UCSI University.
Career Opportunities
- 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
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- English Phonetics and Phonology
- Exposition and Argumentation in Writing
- Sociolinguistics
- English, Global Media and Technology
- Cross Cultural Communication & English Language
- Critical Discourse Analysis
- Translation and Interpretation
- Language & Popular Culture
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 36 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
English
TOEFL® IBT OR
60
PTE Academic 59
IELTS 6
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Delivered
On Campus
Campus Location
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Disciplines
Communication Studies Language Studies View 46 other Bachelors in Communication Studies in MalaysiaWhat students do after studying
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Academic requirements
GPA 2
English requirements
TOEFL® IBT OR
60
PTE Academic 59
IELTS 6
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Other requirements
General requirements
- STPM - Passed at least two (2) subjects with a minimum Grade C (GP 2.00) in any two (2) subjects
- A-Level - Passed at least two (2) subjects with a minimum Grade D in any two (2) subjects
- UEC - FIVE (5) credits and minimum of Grade B in English
- International Baccalaureate - A minimum score of 26/42 points from Six (6) subjects
- Matriculation - 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
- Canadian Pre-U - 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)
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Tuition Fees
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Applies to youCitizens or residents24230 MYR / year≈ 24230 MYR / year
Living costs
Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia
2210 - 3815 MYR / month
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Scholarships Information
Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for English Language and Communication (Hons).
Available Scholarships
You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.
Independent provider
Grant
40000 USD
Deadline
19 Mar 2027
Mary Doctor Fine Arts Scholarship
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
30 Nov 2026
ServiceScape Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
3500 USD
Deadline
15 Nov 2026
ACES Scholarships
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
Not specified
Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
L. Austin Weeks Undergraduate Grant
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
Voice Talent Online Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
06 Jan 2027
Jewish Heritage Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
17 Sep 2027
Annual Students' Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
13 Jan 2027
Dream Chaser Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
5000 CAD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Scholarship for students with disabilities
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
Various benefits
Deadline
31 Dec 2026
Grants of the Leopold Figl Foundation for students with residence in Lower Austria
Need-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1500 USD
Deadline
Not specified
The Annual IELTS from 6 to 9 Scholarship
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 GBP
Deadline
Not specified
Pearl Lemon Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
3000 USD
Deadline
01 Mar 2027
WMI Scholars Program
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
965 USD
Deadline
Anytime
Dr. Martin Blank – SYB Scholarship
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
1000 USD
Deadline
Not specified
Teen Changemakers Essay Contest
Merit-based
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Independent provider
Grant
12000 USD
Deadline
11 Jan 2027
Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
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