BA (Hons) English Language and Communication

The BA (Hons) English Language and Communication (ELC) programme is designed to equip students who do not speak English as a first language with excellent communication capabilities for professional employment in English as a Second Language (ESL). 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 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.

ACADEMIC 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)

* Discretion is given to Head of School to deal with borderline academic requirements.

Note: 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.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

For Local Students

MUET

Band 4

SPM English

Grade A-

SPM English 1119/O-Level/IGCSE

Grade A-

UEC English

Grade A1

IELTS

Band 6

TOEFL IBT

69

TOEFL PBT

525

• 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

169

IELTS

Band 6.0

Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests

169

TOEFL IBT

60

Pearson Test of English

59

MUET

Band 4

• 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.
• 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.

Year 1

Compulsory

• Introduction to the Ethnography of Communication
• English Phonetics and Phonology
• Critical Reading Strategies
• Exposition and Argumentation in Writing
• Introduction to Language and Linguistics
• Introduction to Public Relations
• University Life
• Cooperative Placement 1
• Extracurricular Learning Experience 1
• Hubungan Etnik ( Local )
• Malaysian Studies ( International )
• Tamadun Islam and Tamadun Asia (Local) OR Bahasa Komunikasi 3 (International)
• Religions in Malaysia

Elective (Choose 2)

• Critical Issues in the Contemporary World
• Future Directions, Futurecasting
• Persuasive Speech
• Thinking and Being

Year 2

Compulsory

• Religions in Malaysia
• Introduction to English Literature
• World Englishes
• Written Discourse
• Spoken Discourse
• Functional Grammar
• Communication for Professional Purposes
• Introduction to Quantitative and Qualitative Research
• Creative Writing
• Co-Operative Placement 2
• Extra-curricular Learning Experience 2

Elective (Choose 1)

• Principles and Practices in Language Teaching
• Translation and Interpretation for Beginners
• Introduction to Journalism

Year 3

Compulsory

• Sociolinguistics
• English, Global Media and Technology
• Cross Cultural Communication & English Language
• Psycholinguistics
• Research Methodology in English Language & Communication
• Critical Discourse Analysis
• English Language and Communication Project
• Language & Popular Culture
• Common Wealth Literature
• Co-Operative Placement 3
• Extra-curricular Learning Experience 3

Elective (Choose 1)

• Translation and Interpretation
• Feature Writing
• Educational Psychology

General Courses (MPU) are compulsory for all students.

U1

For Malaysian students:

1. Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisations
   (Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban)
2. Philosophy and Contemporary Issues
   (Falsafah dan Isu Semasa)

For foreign students:

1. Philosophy and Contemporary Issues
2. Communication in Bahasa Melayu 3
   (Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 3)