Bachelor Programme of Arts English
Universiti Malaya (UM)
Bachelor Programme of Arts English
Universiti Malaya (UM)
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| Year | Fee | ||
| 1st Year | MYR 18,967 | ||
| 2nd Year | MYR 18,967 | ||
| 3rd Year | MYR 18,967 | ||
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The Bachelor of Arts (English) program at Universiti Malaya (UM) is designed to be comparable to similar programs offered at universities in the United Kingdom and the United States. The curriculum provides a comprehensive exploration of canonical English literature, spanning from the Medieval to the Modern periods. It also emphasizes literature in English from diverse regions, including Africa, India, Australia, and the USA.
The program includes courses reflective of current interdisciplinary developments in English Literature, such as:
Teaching methods primarily involve lectures and tutorials, focusing on interactive learning to challenge and enhance students' abilities. Assessment typically follows a 60:40 ratio, with 60% based on continuous coursework and 40% from final examinations, though some courses may be assessed entirely through coursework.
Students benefit from the e-learning platform SPeCTRUM, which supports all teaching activities and provides resources for registered students. Each student is assigned an Academic Advisor for guidance on academic and personal matters.
Additionally, there are opportunities for students to participate in exchange programs with overseas universities, providing valuable exposure to different learning environments. Credits earned during these exchanges can often be transferred, subject to specific terms and conditions.
To further enhance their employability, students are required to complete an internship with a company, institution, or organization, gaining practical experience and skills relevant to their future careers.
- National Higher School Certificate (or an Advanced Level equivalent) with the grade 80% and above.
For other qualifications and certificates (e.g., UEC, Foundation, STAM, etc..) please contact our educational consultants or submit your application for Admission assessment.
Important: Students should follow the selection of courses based on their intake’s SPI.
Year One (Semesters 1 & 2)
• Reading & Writing about Literature 1
• Introduction to Fiction
• Aspects of Poetry
• Drama: An Introduction
Year Two (Semesters 3 & 4)
• Reading & Writing about Literature 2
• Theories of Literature
• Shakespeare & His Contemporaries
• Postcolonial Literature
• Topics in the 19th Century
• The 20th Century
• World Literature
Year Three (Semesters 5 & 6)
•Topics in Malaysian & Singaporean Literature
• Research Project 1
• Women and Literature
• Research Project 2
Year Four (Semester 7)
• Practicum
You may start to choose your electives from Semester 2 onwards.
All electives are worth 3 credits each.
Important: Electives offered for the semester may be subject to change.
Important: Students should also follow the selection of courses based on their intake’s SPI.
Semester 2
• Effective Writing Skills
Semester 3
• Advertising Discourse
• Theatre Performance in English
• Exploring Travel Literature
Semester 4
• Journalistic Writing
• The Restoration and the 18th Century
• Literature and the Environment
• Global Shakespeares
Semester 5
• Creative Writing
• African Literature and Culture
• Literature through Language
• Texts and Contexts in the Middle Ages
Semester 6
• Popular Culture and Literature
• Investigating Crime Fiction
• Studies in American Literature
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