BA English Language and Literature

The Bachelor of Arts with Honours in English Language and Literature at the University of Nottingham Malaysia (UNM) offers an immersive three-year programme that combines the study of English language and literature within a global context. Students explore diverse literary traditions, linguistic theories, and cultural narratives, developing critical, analytical, and communicative skills that are highly valued in global industries.

The dynamic curriculum includes modules such as Studying Literature, Introduction to Linguistics, and Modern and Contemporary Literature, as well as in-depth topics like sociolinguistics, Malaysian literature in English, and Shakespearean drama. This fosters a comprehensive understanding of English as both a world language and a literary tradition.

Emphasising independent research, critical analysis, and professional communication, the programme prepares graduates for diverse careers in education, publishing, media, and other industries where strong language and analytical skills are in demand.

A Level:

• Minimum BCC (excluding Critical Thinking and General Studies)

IB Diploma:

• Minimum 24 points overall

STPM:

• Minimum BC+C+, excluding Pengajian Am

UEC:

• 3 B3s and 2 B4s (excluding Bahasa Malaysia and Chinese Language)

Australian Year 12:

• ATAR 78, with consideration for relevant subjects

Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD):

• 75% average across 6 subjects

Canadian Secondary School Diplomas (Other Provinces):

• Assessed based on the University’s requirements

Gaokao (NCEE) and Senior High School Diploma (China):

• 68% average in Gaokao and minimum 70% overall in Senior High School Diploma

CBSE / CISCE Class XII:

• 75% average from the best 4 subjects (excluding local language, Environmental Education, general studies, and Physical Education)

Advance Placement (AP):

• Minimum 4, 3, 3 in relevant subjects

Diploma - Local Institutions:

• Entry to Year 2 assessed on a case-by-case basis, typically requiring a minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0 or higher

Foundation - Local Institutions:

• Requires a minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0 and good grades in relevant subjects

Nottingham’s Foundation Programme:

• Successful completion required

English Language Requirements:

• IELTS (Academic): 6.5 (with no less than 6.0 in each element)

• TOEFL (iBT): 90 (minimum 19 in Writing and Listening, 20 in Reading, and 22 in Speaking)

• PTE (Academic): 71 (with no less than 65 in each element)

• GCE A Level English: Grade C

• GCE AS Level English: Grade C

• SPM: CEFR level B2

• GCSE O-Level: Grade C / 4

• IGCSE (First Language): Grade C / 4

• IGCSE (Second Language): Grade B / 6

• MUET: Band 4.5

• UEC: Grade A2

• IB English A1 or A2 (Standard or Higher Level): 4 points

• IB English B (Higher Level): 4 points

• IB English B (Standard Level): 5 points

• OSSD English (ENG3U/ENG4U): 75%

• CBSE/CISCE Class XII or Class X English: 75% overall (confirmation of English as the medium of instruction required)

Additional Information:

• IELTS, TOEFL, and PTE test results must be less than two years old.

• IELTS One Skill Retake is accepted.

• IELTS Academic Online, TOEFL iBT Home Edition, and PTE Academic Online are not accepted.

• MUET results are valid for five years from the release date.

• CBSE/CISCE Class XII or Class X English results will only be accepted if the applicant provides a confirmation letter stating that English was the medium of instruction from Class X to Class XII.

Year 1 Core Modules:

• Academic Community

• Introduction to Linguistics

• Studying Literature

• The Influence of English

• The Survey of English Literature and Drama

Year 2 Core Modules:

• Discourse and Society

• Language, Gender, and Sexuality

• Literary Linguistics

• Modern and Contemporary Literature

• Victorian and Fin de Siecle Literature

• World Literatures in English

Year 3 Core Modules:

• Modern British Fiction since 1950

• Patterns, Functions, and the Description of English

• Shakespeare and His Contemporaries on the Stage

• Sociolinguistics

Optional Modules:

• English Dissertation

• Malaysian English

• Malaysian Literature in English