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BA (Hons) English Language & Communication

Intakes
January, May and September
Course Duration
4 Years
Course Location
Bangladesh
Course Mode
Full-time


Overview

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.

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About the Programme

Assessments

Presentation, quiz, test, mid-term exam, final exam, folio, assignments.

Entry Requirements

Academic Requirements

HSC/ Alim

GPA of 2.5/5.0 inclusive of 2.0 in English at SSC/Dakhil.

​A-Level

Minimum 2 principals (D), inclusive of a pass in English at O-level.

​General Educational Development (GED) Test

Minimum score of 145/200 for every subject inclusive of a pass in English at O-level or Year-10 equivalence.

Other qualifications deemed equivalent to HSC/ Alim

Minimum overall average of 60% with a pass in English at SSC/Dakhil or Year-10 equivalence.

International Baccalaureate (IB)

A minimum score of 26/42 points from Six (6) subjects.

Diploma/ Advance Diploma/ Degree/ Equivalent

Completed (minimum CGPA 2.0/4.0)

(Credits are required for English at SSC/ O-level)

English Language Requirements

You are required to fulfil the International English Language requirements for the programme. Alternative options to fulfil these requirements include Basic English (BE) and/or English Foundation (EF) courses provided by the university.

Waiver of BE and EF shall be considered should the following conditions be fulfilled:

  • Completion of A Levels, International Baccalaureate, GED, HSC (English curriculum); or
  • Completion of Dakhil/SSC and Alim/HSC with A- (GPA of 3.5) and above in English; or
  • Any academic equivalent which uses the English Language as a medium of instruction (reviewed case by case).
Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests
(i. B1 Preliminary, B2 First, C1 Advanced C2 Proficiency )
160
Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests
(ii. Linguiskill Online)
160
Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests
(iii. Occupational English Test (OET)(Conventional/Online)
200
TOEFL IBT
46
Pearson Test of English
51
IELTS
5.5
MUET
Band 4
TOEFL Essentials (Online)
8
UCSI University English
Completion of basic English (BE) and English Foundation
(EF)

Courses Offered

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

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

Tuition Fees

Approximate Total Fees:

BDT 1,125,000

Educational Partners

Putra Business School (PBS)

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