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

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-02-04 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-05-25 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

60

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Disciplines

Communication Studies Language Studies View 26 other Bachelors in Language Studies in Malaysia

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Academic requirements

GPA

2

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

OR

60

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PTE Academic

59

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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

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

33145 MYR / year

≈ 33145 MYR / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

24230 MYR / year

≈ 24230 MYR / year

Living costs

Kuala Lumpur

Malaysia

2210 - 3815 MYR / month

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Overview

Career Opportunities

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Prepare for Your English Test

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Kuala Lumpur

Funding

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