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US6220001 - BACHELOR OF ARTS WITH HONOURS

  • OVERVIEW

    Bachelor of Arts with Honors is offered through the following specializations:
    1. Malay Language Linguistics
    2. English Language Studies
    3. Geography
    4. Literature
    5. History

    Objectives:
    1. To raise awareness that any knowledge learned is only the foundation for a continuous lifelong learning process.
    2. To provide an academic foundation in the relevant discipline, in line with the content of the degree awarded, as a broad and comprehensive education.
    3. To equip students with knowledge and soft skills, including appropriate job training, and to produce graduates who are balanced and capable in life and work.

    Graduation Requirement :
    1. Foundation (including Humanitise Module and Major) : 72 Units
    2. Open Elective Courses : 20 Units
    3. Electives : 10 Units
    4. University Course : 18 - 22 Units
    Total : 120 Unit


    Malay Language Linguistics:
    This program focuses on the study and research in the field of linguistics using data from the Malay language, Malay dialects in Malaysia and the Malay Archipelago, as well as other languages and dialects found in Malaysia. The program emphasizes theoretical aspects and the application of linguistic theories in subfields of linguistics to language data, such as general linguistics, phonetics, phonology, morphology, syntax, semantics, discourse, pragmatics, psycholinguistics, sociolinguistics, and comparative linguistics.

    English Language Studies (ELS):
    This programme aims to produce graduates who are competent and knowledgeable in language and linguistics. This programme also trains students to analyse literary texts effectively and hone their communication skills in order to attain excellence at the international level. Students are given ample opportunities to analyse concepts and theories in the field of English Language Studies throughout the duration of the course. Such skills will enhance the students’ ability to apply the principles that they have learned, particularly in dealing with people, communicating and managing information at the workplace.

    Geography :
    Geography is the science of space that studies physical phenomena, namely the natural environment of the earth's surface, and human or social elements within that space. The focus is on the interaction between humans, as inhabitants of the earth, and the environment, along with its implications, particularly in terms of modifying the earth's surface for the benefit of human life.

    Literature:
    Literature, as a discipline, encompasses the study of the history, theory, and critique of traditional and modern literary works. Students will be trained to appreciate literary works and apply artistic knowledge and creativity in life. They will also be nurtured with human capital values as a foundation for nation-building. The study material includes local and international literary works, covering oral literature, traditional and modern texts in new media formats. The approach used is a comparative analysis of works in a circular, center-focused manner, covering works from the Malay world, Asia, Africa, Europe, and America.

    History:
    The history of Malaysia, Southeast Asia, Asia, and Modern Europe is taught in this program. The key aspects emphasized include social, political, and economic changes in societies, issues of imperialism, theories and methodologies in historical studies, ideologies, intellectualism and historical thought, historiography, nationalist movements, and modernization.

    School of Humanities,
    Universiti Sains Malaysia,
    11800 Penang, Malaysia.
    http://humanities.usm.my 

    Duration : 3 ½ Tahun / 7 Semester
    Medium Instruction :
    1. Malay Language Linguistics : Malay Language
    2. English Language Studies (ELS) : English Language
    3. Geography : Malay Language
    4. Literature : Malay Language
    5. History : Malay Language

    Semester Offered : Semester 1 (October)

  • REQUIREMENTS

    • • Pass SPM/SPMV or an equivalent qualification with Credit in Bahasa Melayu/Bahasa Malaysia/Bahasa Malaysia (July Paper) and a Pass in History.
      • Obtain at least Band 2 in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET) or an equivalent qualification within one (1) year from the date of enrollment.
      Note:
      Passing the History subject at the SPM level has been a requirement since 2013.
    • STPM / Equivalent Candidates
      • Pass the Malaysian Higher School Certificate (STPM) examination with a minimum CGPA of 2.00.
      • Obtain at least Grade C (NGMP 2.00) in the following subjects:
      - General Studies
      • Any two (2) of the following subjects:
      - Bahasa Melayu
      - Geography
      - History
      - Communicative Malay Literature
      - Mathematics M / Economics
      - Usuluddin
      - Syariah
      - Literature in English
      - Visual Arts
      - Business Studies
      OR
      • Obtain a minimum CGPA of 2.00 at the Pre-University level.
      AND
      • Have at least three (3) years of experience as an active state or national athlete

  • FEES

    • YURANJUMLAH (RM)
      YURAN: Tuition Fees
      JUMLAH (RM):

      510.00
      YURAN: Recurrent Fee (Payable every semester)
      JUMLAH (RM):

      550.00
      YURAN: Per semester
      JUMLAH (RM):

      1,060.00
      YURAN: Non-Recurrent Fee (Payable upon registration)
      JUMLAH (RM):

      720.00
      YURAN: ** Fees are subject to change

  • LIST OF COURSE

    • Major Linguistik Bahasa Melayu:

      Semester 1
      - Latihan Industri

      Major Pengajian Bahasa Inggeris:

      Semester 1
      - Latihan Industri

  • CAREER PROSPECTS

    Jawatan

    • Guru
    • Pensyarah
    • Pegawai Tadbir
    • Pegawai Pengurusan dan Perancangan Bandar
    • Kurator
    • Penulis
    • Penyunting
    • Pengarang
    • Pegawai Penyelidik
    • Pegawai Pemuliharaan
    • Pegawai Sistem Maklumat Geografi
    • Kartografi
    • Usahawan
    • Perunding
    • Pegawai Penerbit 

    Industri

    • Pendidikan
    • Penerbitan
    • Pengiklanan
    • Pemasaran
    • Perhubungan Awam
    • Penyiaran
    • Industri Kreatif
    • Pelancongan
    • Perniagaan

Postgraduate

Institute of Postgraduate Studies
Universiti Sains Malaysia,
11800 Penang, Malaysia.

Tel: +604-653 6309 / 6027 / 2606 / 2946 / 2958
Fax: +604-653 2931

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Last Update: Friday 03 April 2026.

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