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Bachelor of Arts in English Language Studies (ELS) with Honours

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Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)(Penang Campus )

Bachelor of Arts in English Language Studies (ELS) with Honours

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Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)(Penang Campus )

Bachelor of Arts in English Language Studies (ELS) with Honours

Qualification
Bachelor's Degree
Duration
3.5 years
Intake
OctOct
English Requirement
IELTS 5.0
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The Bachelor of Arts in English Language Studies (ELS) with Honours at Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) is designed to develop graduates with a strong foundation in language and linguistics, combined with advanced analytical and communication skills. The programme equips students with the ability to critically examine linguistic concepts, literary texts, and theoretical frameworks within English Language Studies. Throughout the course, students engage in rigorous analysis and practical applications that foster effective communication, critical thinking, and information management. These competencies prepare graduates to perform confidently and professionally in diverse international and workplace settings.

Entry Requirements 

• Obtained High School Certificate Level or its equivalent with minimum entry qualification of CGPA 2.67

For other qualifications and certificates (e.g., qualifications equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree, etc.), please contact our educational consultants or submit your application for admission assessment.

Career Opportunities 

1. Teacher
2. Lecturer
3. Administrative Officer
4. Urban Management and Planning Officer
5. Curator
6. Writer / Author
7. Editor
8. Author
9. Research Officer
10. Conservation Officer
11. Geographic Information System Officer
12. Cartographer
13. Entrepreneur
14. Consultant
15. Publishing Officer

Year 1

Semester 1

You are required to choose 4 introductory courses

Course Title
Fundamentals of Humanities
Digital Humanities
Critical Thinking
Introduction to Malay Language Studies
Introduction to English Language Studies
Introduction to Geography
Introduction to History
Pengantar Kesusasteraan: Introduction to Literature
Introduction to Philosophy
Introduction to Islamic Studies

Semester 2

Course Title
Advanced Reading and Writing
Introduction to Linguistics

Year 2

Semester 1

Course Title
Language and Literature
History of the English Language
Contemporary English Syntax
Children’s Literature
Reading and Writing about Literature

Semester 2

Course Title
Corporate Communication
Morphology and Syntax
Phonetics and Phonology

Year 3

Semester 1

Course Title
Discourse Analysis and Pragmatics
Semantics
Sociolinguistics
Malaysian Literature in English
Contemporary Drama
English Language Studies Project

Semester 2

Course Title
English Language Studies Project
Psycholinguistics
Corpus-based Language Studies
Discourse and Power
New Englishes

Year 4

Semester 1

Course Title
Industrial Training

Graduation Requirements

Requirement Units
Foundation (including Humanities Module and Major) 72 Units
Open Elective Courses 20 Units
Electives 10 Units
University Courses 18–22 Units
Total 120 Units

 

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