University of Islamic Sciences Malaysia

Overview of Bachelor of Arabic Language with Communication (Honours) in University of Islamic Sciences Malaysia Malaysia

Bachelor of Arabic and Communication with Honours is the premier programme offered by the Faculty in 2005. It is a double-major degree combining Arabic and Communication. The course offers language proficiency, specifically in broadcasting, career, technology, culture, technical areas and biotechnology, as well as Arabic and Communication core courses.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

MALASIYAN STUDENTS

• STPM

SPM
Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) with credits in Bahasa Melayu / Bahasa Malaysia and graduated in the subjects of history beginning in 2013. Credit in Bahasa Malaysia / Malay language paper in July disregarded;

AND

STPM
Passed the Malaysian Higher School Certificate Examination (STPM) with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 with GRADE C in 3 subjects including General Studies;

AND

MUET
Obtained at least Level 1 (Band 1) in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET) according to the validity period  (5 years)  from the date the test results are issued.

• STAM

SPM
Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) with credits in Bahasa Malaysia / Bahasa Melayu and graduated in the subjects of history beginning in 2013. Credit in Bahasa Malaysia / Malay language paper in July disregarded;

AND

STAM
Obtained at least the Rank of Jayyid in the Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM) Examination;

AND

MUET
Obtained at least Level 1 (Band 1) in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET) according to the validity period  (5 years)  from the date the test results are issued.

• DIPLOMA

SPM
Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) with credits in Bahasa Malaysia / Bahasa Melayu and graduated in the subjects of history beginning in 2013. Credit in Bahasa Malaysia / Malay language paper in July disregarded;

AND

DIPLOMA
Has a Diploma IPTA / ILKA / IPTS or other Qualification recognized as equivalent by the Government of Malaysia and approved by the University Senate (special program requirements according to the type of program offered in UA);

AND

MUET
Obtained at least  Level 1 (Band 1)  in the  Malaysia University English Test (MUET)  according to the validity period  (5 years)  from the date the test results are issued.

• EQUIVALENT QUALIFICATION

SPM

has  Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM)  with credits in subjects  in Bahasa Malaysia / Bahasa Melayu  and graduated in the subject  of History from 2013 . Honors  Bahasa Malaysia / Malay language paper in July  disregarded;

AND

STPM
Passed the  STPM examination in 2019 and earlier  by obtaining at least  Grade C (NGMP 2.00) in three (3) subjects including General Studies ;

OR

MATRIKULATION
Matriculation / Foundation in 2019 and earlier  with a minimum  CGPA of 2.00 ;

OR

STAM
STAM in 2018 and earlier  by getting at least  Jayyid Level ;

OR

Pre-U Graduates of Malaysian Sports School / GCE A-Level / International Baccalaureate Diploma / Australian Matriculation (AUSMAT) and other qualifications recognized as equivalent by the  Government of Malaysia  and  approved by the UA Senate .

AND

MUET
Obtained at least  Level 1 (Band 1)  in the  Malaysia University English Test (MUET)  according to the validity period  (5 years)  from the date the test results are issued.

• INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

1. Senior High School / Senior Secondary School / other equivalent pre-university examinations from government schools (with the period of at least 11 to 12 years of study from primary to higher secondary); OR

2. General Certificates of Education (GCE) ‘A’ Level / Diploma in related fields or other equivalent pre-university examinations; OR

3. Any other certificate that is recognized by the senate of the university as equivalent to the above; AND

4. Specific entry requirements based on programmes; AND

5. Credit in one (1) Islamic Studies subject at O Level / A Level / equivalent; AND

6. Fulfilled English Language Proficiency Requirement; AND

7. Fulfilled Arabic Language Proficiency Requirement.

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

Applicants shall show evidence of proficiency in ENGLISH LANGUAGE* based on the following criteria:

• minimum score in Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) 437 (PBT)/equivalent; or

• Band 4 in International English Language Testing System (IELTS); or

• Band 2 in Malaysian University English Test (MUET); or

• Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) equivalence; or

• successfully completed full time secondary or tertiary studies or equivalent qualification where the language of instruction and assessment was in English; or

• native speakers of English.

Applicants shall show evidence of proficiency in ARABIC LANGUAGE based on the following criteria:

• Credit in Arabic Language at O-Level/equivalent or A-Level/equivalent

• successfully completed full time secondary or tertiary studies or equivalent qualification where the language of instruction and assessment was in Arabic; or

• native speaker of Arabic; or

• pass University Arabic Placement Test (UAPT) conducted by the University

CAREER PROSPECTS

Untrained Backup Teachers (GSTT), Language Teachers, Journalists, Marketing Executives, Academics (Teachers, Tutors, Lecturers), Teacher Administration (KPLI, JQAF), Instructors