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Bachelor of Tamil Language and Linguistics
Tamil is a classical language which is widely spoken by 77 million people throughout the world. It is the main source of language for the Dravidian family languages from which Malayalam, Kannada and Telugu flourished. It has a very long history of evolution alongside Latin, Greek, Sanskrit, Hebrew, Arabic and Chinese, which are the other classical languages of the world. The programme offered at the Faculty of Languages and Linguistics is a unique programme of its kind. The curriculum is designed to equip the students with an in-depth knowledge on the richness of the language and its linguistic functionality in the modern era. The curriculum also emphasizes 21st century skills such as Higher Order Thinking and Information Communication Technology (ICT) skills which are blended with language proficiency.
Pass the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) with a credit (Grade C) in Bahasa Melayu/Bahasa Malaysia subject
or
A credit (Grade C) in Bahasa Melayu/Bahasa Malaysia July papers and pass in History (SPM 2013 and above);
and
Achieve a minimum Band in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET) as required in special requirements of the programme.
and
Have fulfilled all special requirements of the programme as may be prescribed by the Senate.
SPECIAL ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
1) STPM
Science / Arts Stream (Current Year)
Pass STPM with a minimum CGPA of 3.00;
and
Obtained of at least Grade C in STPM for any two (2) subjects;
and
Obtained of at least Grade B in SPM for any one (1) of the following subjects:
- Bahasa Tamil
- Kesusasteraan Tamil;
and
Obtained at least band 3.0 in Malaysian University English Test (MUET) for the exam session 1 of 2021 or band 3.0 for examination up to the year of 2020 according to the validity period on the date of application.
2) MATRIC/FOUNDATION
Science / Accounting / TESL and Laws Stream (Current Year)
Pass Matriculation / Foundation with a minimum CGPA of 3.00;
and
Obtained of at least Grade B in SPM for any one (1) of the following subjects:
- Bahasa Tamil
- Kesusasteraan Tamil;
and
Obtained at least band 3.0 in Malaysian University English Test (MUET) for the exam session 1 of 2021 or band 3.0 for examination up to the year of 2020 according to the validity period on the date of application.
3) DIP/EQUI
Pass STPM not within the current year with a minimum CGPA of 3.00;
and
Obtained of at least Grade C in STPM for any two (2) subjects;
and
Obtained of at least Grade B in SPM for any one (1) of the following subjects:
- Bahasa Tamil
- Kesusasteraan Tamil;
and
Obtained at least band 3.0 in Malaysian University English Test (MUET) for the exam session 1 of 2021 or band 3.0 for examination up to the year of 2020 according to the validity period on the date of application.
4) OTHER REQUIREMENTS
REQUIREMENT 1
Possessed a GCE A-Level with at least two (2) Grade B and one (1) Grade C in any three (3) subjects;
and
Obtained of at least Grade B in SPM for any one (1) of the following subjects:
- Bahasa Tamil
- Kesusasteraan Tamil;
and
Obtained at least band 3.0 in Malaysian University English Test (MUET) for the exam session 1 of 2021 or band 3.0 for examination up to the year of 2020 according to the validity period on the date of application.
However, applicants who do not possess a MUET but possessed the following results may be considered for a conditional offer with the fulfilment of the MUET requirements within the duration of one (1) academic session:
Obtained of at least Band 4.5 (Academic) in IELTS;
or
Obtained of at least 477 points (PBT) / 153 points (CBT) / 53 points (IBT) in TOEFL.
OR
REQUIREMENT 2
Possessed a recognised International Baccalaureate Diploma (IB) with a minimum score of 30 points;
and
Obtained of at least Grade B in SPM for any one (1) of the following subjects:
- Bahasa Tamil
- Kesusasteraan Tamil;
and
Obtained at least band 3.0 in Malaysian University English Test (MUET) for the exam session 1 of 2021 or band 3.0 for examination up to the year of 2020 according to the validity period on the date of application.
However, applicants who do not possess a MUET but possessed the following results may be considered for a conditional offer with the fulfilment of the MUET requirements within the duration of one (1) academic session:
Obtained of at least Band 4 (Academic) in IELTS; or obtained at least 4.5 (Academic) in IELTS;
or
Obtained of at least 477 points (PBT) / 153 points (CBT)/ 53 points (IBT) in TOEFL.Online Application
