Faculty of Languages and Linguistics

General Programme Information

Produce graduates who master language and linguistics, especially in the field of Japanese 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 Japanese Language and Linguistics upon completion of 125 credits of studies.

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 (125 CREDITS)

Core Courses (93 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 Japanese 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 Schedule

Our programme will only have one (1) intake per academic session which is in October.

Bachelor’s Degree Programmes (Malaysian)

1. Applications must be submitted online via UPU website before 9 June 2024.The application is open for applicants with STPM / Matriculation / STAM / Diploma or equivalent.

2. Application for Semester 1, Session 2024/2025 is currently open until 23 September 2024 via Universiti Malaya's Open Channel (SATU). You may apply via: MAYA Portal

Bachelor’s Degree Programmes (International)

1. Application for Semester 1, Session 2024/2025 is currently open until 30 August 2024. You may apply via: MAYA Portal

Fees

Programme Fees

Contact Us

Undergraduate Office
+603-7967 3063
tdekan_fbl@um.edu.my

Programme Coordinator Administrative Staff

Dr. Woo Wai Sheng
Coordinator for Bachelor of Japanese Language and Linguistics
woows@um.edu.my

Mdm. Nur Zulaikha Mohd Adnan
Administrative Assistant
nur_zulaikha@um.edu.my