Faculty of Languages and Linguistics

General Programme Information

Produce graduates who master language and linguistics, especially in the field Spanish, able and competitive in career, capable leading, critical thinking, skilled in information management, responsible for society with ethical values and having the ability in management. Students are awarded the Bachelor of Spanish Language and Linguistics upon completion of 125 credits of studies.

Benefits

Obtaining scholarships for studies in host countries e.g. Scholarships from Fundación de la Universidad de La Rioja, Spain.
Exchange programmes (Universitat Jaume I, Castellon de la Plana, Valencia, Spain)

Career Opportunities

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.

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 Spanish 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

Mr. Jamian Mohamad
Coordinator for Bachelor of Spanish Language and Linguistics
jamian@um.edu.my

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