This program is a Malay Language medium and focus on Malay Linguistics.

This programme consists of 20 units of coursework (4 core courses and 1 elective course) and a 20-unit dissertation.

Core Courses:

• Research Methods in Linguistics
• Advanced Malay Phonetics and Phonology
• Advanced Malay Language Morphology and Syntax
• Advanced Semantics, Pragmatics, and Discourse Analysis of the Malay Language

Elective Courses (choose one):

• Advanced Malay Sociolinguistics
• Neurolinguistics

Expertise available in the following School:
https://humanities.usm.my/

Applicants should possess the following:

Bachelor's degree in related area

1. CGPA of at least 2.75 / 4.00; or

2. CGPA between 2.50 - 2.74 with the following additional conditions: or

a) Research experience for at least one year; or
b) Work experience in related field for at least one year; or
c) At least one (1) academic publication in the relevant field; or
d) Grade B for major / elective courses; or
e) Grade B+ for final year project

3. CGPA between 2.00 - 2.49 (Bachelor's Degree with Honours) with the following additional conditions: or

a) Research experience for at least five (5) years; or
b) Work experience in related field for at least five (5) years; AND
c) At least one (1) academic publication in the relevant field; or
d) Grade B for major / elective courses; or
e) Grade B+ for final year project

(Applicable for International Applicants Only)

The minimum score for each programme can be vary from the below list, candidates are required to check for each programme requirements.

• A minimum of Band 5 for IELTS/IELTS Online; or
• A minimum score of 40 for TOEFL (Internet-based); or
• A minimum of Band 7.5 for TOEFL Essentials (Online); or
• A minimum score of 154 for Cambridge English: Advance (CAE)/Proficiency (CPE) /Preliminary (PET) /First (FCE)/ Linguaskill Online min. score 154; or
• A minimum score of 47 for Pearson Test of English (PTE); or
• A minimum of Band 107 for CIEP Level (ELS); or
• A minimum of Band 3.5 for Malaysian University English Test (MUET)

Exemption is given to candidate if:

• English is the candidate’s mother tongue or National Language; or
• Candidate graduated from an Institution of Higher Learning in which the medium of instruction at Bachelor and/or Master degree level is English (statement of proof required)

• Full-time: Min 2 semesters / Max 4 semesters

• Part-time: Min 4 semesters / Max 8 semesters

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*Not inclusive 6% Sales and Service Tax (SST) imposed by Government of Malaysia

** Fees are subject to change