Faculty of Languages and Linguistics

General Programme Information

Produce graduates who master language and linguistics, especially in the field of Arabic language, capable and competitive in career, responsible for society with ethical values, capable of leading, critical thinking, skilled in information management, as well as having the ability in entrepreneurial management. Students are awarded the Bachelor of Arabic Language and Linguistics, upon completion of a total of 126 credits of study.

Benefits

Advantages

Cooperating both the disciplines modern and past knowledge
Acknowledged internationally and providing chances to further studies abroad
Providing additional programs to improve language skills

Opportunities

MoU with Universitas Ahmad Dahlan, Yogyakarta, Indonesia
Students Mobility Programme (MIT) organized by the Ministry of Higher Education, Malaysia.
MoU with PNU (Princess of Naradhiwas University), Thailand
MoU with PSU (Prince of Songkla University), Thailand
MoA with Busan University

Career Opportunities

Career possibilities include teaching, journalism, publishing, editing, writing, diplomacy, foreign affairs, politics, television, & broadcasting, translation & interpretation, corporate communications, marketing, advertising, public relations, tourism, hospitality and leisure industries, management and administration, and various possibilities in either the public or private sector.

Course Structure

Full Time

7 semesters

Programme Structure (126 CREDITS)

Core Courses (94 credits)
- Faculty Core Courses
- Programme Core Courses
- Final Year Project
- Industrial Training

University Courses (12 credits)
- Philosophy and Current Issues OR *Basic Malay Language
- Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisations
- Basic Entrepreneurship Culture
- Co-curriculum
- English Communication OR **Foreign Language Courses

Elective Courses (20 credits)
- Open Elective
- Student Holistics Empowerment (SHE)

Notes:

*for international student

** for student MUET band 5 and 6

Academic Structure

Entry Requirements

Entry Requirements for Bachelor of Arabic Language and Linguistics

Application for this programme should be submitted online through UPUOnline or Universiti Malaya's Open Channel (SATU). The decision is based on the initial screening requirements by UPU, Universiti Malaya's general entry requirements and specific programme requirements as stated on Study@UM website.

Intake Schedules

Our programme will have two (2) intakes per academic session which is in October (Semester 1) and March (Semester 2).

Bachelor’s Degree Programmes (Malaysian)

1. Applications for Semester 1 (October Intake), Session 2025/2026 via UPU website is OPEN until 18 May 2025.

2. Application for Semester 1 (October Intake), Session 2025/2026 is currently OPEN until 22 September 2025 via Universiti Malaya's Open Channel (SATU). You may apply via: MAYA Portal

Bachelor’s Degree Programmes (International)

1. Application for Semester 1 (October Intake), Session 2025/2026 is currently open until 30 August 2025. You may apply via: MAYA Portal

Fees

Programme Fees

Contact Us

Undergraduate Office
+603-7967 3032
tdekan_fbl@um.edu.my

Programme Coordinator Administrative Staff

Mr. Ab Halim Ahmad
Coordinator for Bachelor of Arabic Language and Linguistics
abhalim@um.edu.my

Mdm. Nur Syazwanie Mohd Amin Rowa/Ismail
Administrative Assistant
syazwanie_ismail@um.edu.my