BA (Hons) English Language and Communication

The BA (Hons) English Language and Communication (ELC) programme is designed to equip students who do not speak English as a first language with advanced communication skills for professional employment in English as a Second Language (ESL). It enables students learning English as a second or additional (foreign) language to develop graduate-level communicative competence and use English effectively in diverse contexts.

With a strong focus on practical applications, the programme links theory to practice through critical reflection, fostering both academic knowledge and work-related skills. Observation, work experience through Co-Operative courses, and project-based inquiry are integral to the learning process, enhancing graduate employability in response to regional workforce demands.

Academic Requirements

• STPM: Passed at least two (2) subjects with a minimum Grade C (GP 2.00) in any two (2) subjects
• A-Level: Passed at least two (2) subjects with a minimum Grade D in any two (2) subjects
• UEC: FIVE (5) credits and minimum of Grade B in English
• International Baccalaureate: A minimum score of 26/42 points from Six (6) subjects
• Matriculation: A minimum CGPA of 2.0 with a credit in English at SPM/O-Level
• Australian Year 12 or equivalent: A minimum mark of 60% in five (5) subjects, or a minimum ATAR score of 65
• Canadian Pre-U: A minimum average of 60% in six (6) subjects
• Other qualifications deemed equivalent to STPM / A-Level by Malaysian Qualifications Agency: Minimum overall average of 60%
• UCSI Foundation in Arts: A minimum CGPA of 2.0 with a credit in English at SPM / O-Level
• Diploma/ Advance Diploma/ Degree/ equivalent: Completed (minimum CGPA 2.0/4.0) (credits are required for English at SPM / O-Level)
• Discretion is given to Head of School to deal with borderline academic requirements.

Note: The credit requirement in English at the SPM level can be waived if the said qualification includes English subject/s and its achievement is equivalent to or exceeds the credit requirement of the subject at the SPM level.

Note (Source: Surat Pekeliling MQA Bil 2/2016):

The terms of credit in English at SPM level for the candidate with STPM, STAM, Diploma and Matriculation/Foundation qualification can be exempted if the candidate obtained English and its achievement is equivalent or higher than the required credit of English at the SPM level.

English Language Requirements

For Local Students:

• MUET: Band 4
• SPM English: Grade A-
• SPM English 1119/O-Level/IGCSE: Grade A-
• UEC English: Grade A1
• IELTS: Band 6
• TOEFL IBT: 69
• TOEFL PBT: 525

English Language requirement for Malaysian and International Student candidate with O Level, A-Level, Matriculation, Foundation/Foundation UCSI or Diploma (conducted fully in English) can be exempted from IELTS.

For International Students:

• Cambridge Linguaskill: 169
• IELTS: Band 6.0
• Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests: 169
• TOEFL IBT: 60
• Pearson Test of English: 59
• MUET: Band 4

Year 1

Compulsory

• Introduction to the Ethnography of Communication
• English Phonetics and Phonology
• Critical Reading Strategies
• Exposition and Argumentation in Writing
• Introduction to Language and Linguistics
• Introduction to Public Relations
• University Life
• Cooperative Placement 1
• Extracurricular Learning Experience 1
• Hubungan Etnik ( Local )
• Malaysian Studies ( International )
• Tamadun Islam and Tamadun Asia (Local) OR Bahasa Komunikasi 3 (International)
• Religions in Malaysia

Elective (Choose 2)

• Critical Issues in the Contemporary World
• Future Directions, Futurecasting
• Persuasive Speech
• Thinking and Being

Year 2

Compulsory

• Religions in Malaysia
• Introduction to English Literature
• World Englishes
• Written Discourse
• Spoken Discourse
• Functional Grammar
• Communication for Professional Purposes
• Introduction to Quantitative and Qualitative Research
• Creative Writing
• Co-Operative Placement 2
• Extra-curricular Learning Experience 2

Elective (Choose 1)

• Principles and Practices in Language Teaching
• Translation and Interpretation for Beginners
• Introduction to Journalism

Year 3

Compulsory

• Sociolinguistics
• English, Global Media and Technology
• Cross Cultural Communication & English Language
• Psycholinguistics
• Research Methodology in English Language & Communication
• Critical Discourse Analysis
• English Language and Communication Project
• Language & Popular Culture
• Common Wealth Literature
• Co-Operative Placement 3
• Extra-curricular Learning Experience 3

Elective (Choose 1)

• Translation and Interpretation
• Feature Writing
• Educational Psychology

General Courses (MPU) are compulsory for all students.

U1

For Malaysian students:

1. Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisations
   (Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban)
2. Philosophy and Contemporary Issues
   (Falsafah dan Isu Semasa)

For foreign students:

1. Philosophy and Contemporary Issues
2. Communication in Bahasa Melayu 3
   (Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 3)