To produce successful and knowledgeable graduates who are proficient in language and linguistics especially in Tamil, capable and competitive in their careers, accountable to the community with ethical values, capable of leadership, critical thinking, information management, and competent in entrepreneurial management. Students are awarded the Bachelor of Tamil Language and Linguistics upon completion of 124 credits of studies.
Graduates from the Tamil programme can work in:
Full Time
7 semesters
Programme Structure (124 CREDITS)
Notes:
*for international student
** for student MUET band 5 and 6
Academic Structure
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.
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 through 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
Undergraduate Office
+603-7967 3032
tdekan_fbl@um.edu.my
Programme Coordinator Administrative Staff
Dr. Selvajothi @ Pillai A/l Ramalingam
Coordinator for Bachelor of Tamil Language and Linguistics
selvajothi@um.edu.my
Mdm. Nur Hannani Mohd Esa
Administrative Assistant
nurhannani@um.edu.my
Last Update: 26/06/2025