Bachelor of Spanish Language and Linguistics

Spanish learners have a wide array of job opportunities in different areas. Given its importance and wide distribution in the world, students with Spanish degree are able to find work in the fields of diplomacy, translation, hospitality, education, aviation, tourism, just to name few. The Spanish division has many success stories for alumni that have been able to find jobs (sometimes even before graduation) in corporate organizations, embassies, airlines, etc.

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

• Bachelor of Spanish Language and Linguistics Intake Session 2023/2024
• Bachelor of Spanish Language and Linguistics Intake Session 2024/2025

STPM (Current Year)

• Pass STPM with a minimum CGPA of 3.00; and
• Obtain at least Grade C at the STPM level in any two (2) subjects; and
• Obtain at least Grade B at the SPM level in the English Language subject; and 
• Obtain at least Band 3.0 in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET) for examinations starting from session 1 of the year 2021 or Band 3 for examinations up to the year 2020, according to the validity period on the application date.

Matriculation / Foundation (Current Year)

• Pass Matriculation / Foundation with a minimum CGPA of 3.00; and
• Obtain at least Grade B at the SPM level in the English Language subject; and 
• Obtain at least Band 3.0 in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET) for examinations starting from session 1 of the year 2021 or Band 3 for examinations up to the year 2020, according to the validity period on the application date.

Equivalent Qualifications

• Possess a Diploma recognized by the Government of Malaysia and approved by the University Senate with a minimum CGPA of 3.00; and
• Obtain at least Grade B at the SPM level in the English Language subject; and 
• Obtain at least Band 3.0 in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET) for examinations starting from session 1 of the year 2021 or Band 3 for examinations up to the year 2020, according to the validity period on the application date.

OR

• Pass Foundation at a Private Institution of Higher Learning (IPTS) / Open Channel Foundation at UM with a minimum CGPA of 3.00; and
• Obtain at least Grade B at the SPM level or equivalent in the English Language subject; and 
• Obtain at least Band 3.0 in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET) for examinations starting from session 1 of the year 2021 or Band 3 for examinations up to the year 2020, according to the validity period on the application date.

OR

• Pass GCE A-Level with at least two (2) Grade Bs and one (1) Grade C in any three (3) subjects; and
• Obtain at least Grade B at the SPM level or equivalent in the English Language subject; and 
• Obtain at least Band 3.0 in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET) for examinations starting from session 1 of the year 2021 or Band 3 for examinations up to the year 2020, according to the validity period on the application date.

However, applicants who do not have MUET but have the following results may be considered for conditional admission, provided they meet the MUET requirement within one academic session:

• Obtain at least Band 4.5 (Academic) in IELTS; or 
• Obtain a minimum score of 53 (IBT) in TOEFL.

OR

• Pass the recognized International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma with a minimum score of 30 points; and
• Obtain at least Grade B at the SPM level or equivalent in the English Language subject; and 
• Obtain at least Band 3.0 in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET) for examinations starting from session 1 of the year 2021 or Band 3 for examinations up to the year 2020, according to the validity period on the application date.

However, applicants who do not have MUET but have the following results may be considered for conditional admission, provided they meet the MUET requirement within one academic session:

• Obtain at least Band 4.5 (Academic) in IELTS; or 
• Obtain a minimum score of 53 (IBT) in TOEFL.

OR

• Pass STPM in the non-current year with a minimum CGPA of 3.00; and
• Obtain at least Grade C at the STPM level in any two (2) subjects; and
• Obtain at least Grade B at the SPM level in the English Language subject; and 
• Obtain at least Band 3.0 in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET) for examinations starting from session 1 of the year 2021 or Band 3 for examinations up to the year 2020, according to the validity period on the application date.

OR

• Pass Matriculation / Foundation in the non-current year with a minimum CGPA of 3.00; and
• Obtain at least Grade B at the SPM level in the English Language subject; and 
• Obtain at least Band 3.0 in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET) for examinations starting from session 1 of the year 2021 or Band 3 for examinations up to the year 2020, according to the validity period on the application date.

OR

• Possess an Australian Matriculation Programme (AUSMAT) qualification with a minimum score of 75 in the ATAR; and
• Obtain at least 75 marks in any two (2) AUSMAT subjects; and
• Obtain at least Grade B at the SPM level or equivalent in the English Language subject; and
• Obtain at least Band 3.0 in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET) for examinations starting from session 1 of the year 2021 or Band 3 for examinations up to the year 2020, according to the validity period on the application date.

However, applicants who do not have MUET but have the following results may be considered for conditional admission, provided they meet the MUET requirement within one academic session:

• Obtain at least Band 4.5 (Academic) in IELTS; or 
• Obtain a minimum score of 53 (IBT) in TOEFL.

OR

• Pass STAM not in the current year with at least a Jayyid Jiddan grade; and
• Obtain at least Grade B at the SPM level in the English Language subject; and 
• Obtain at least Band 3.0 in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET) for examinations starting from session 1 of the year 2021 or Band 3 for examinations up to the year 2020, according to the validity period on the application date.

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.

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