Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics with Honours

The Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics with Honours programme at Universiti Malaysia Sarawak’s Faculty of Language and Communication is a distinguished 3-year programme engineered to cultivate exceptional and competitive graduates. This undergraduate programme began in the 2014/2015 session, making it the faculty’s inaugural offering. The programme blends linguistic exploration with cultural enrichment, focusing on the Borneo languages of Sarawak. It provides a holistic education that complements linguistic insights with a foundational understanding of literature, media, and culture. This multidisciplinary approach equips students to engage with linguistic diversity while fostering a comprehensive appreciation for various communication mediums.

• Student can apply for a loan/scholarship/sponsorship from various organizations namely Jabatan Perkhidmatan Awam Malaysia (JPA), Majlis Amanah Rakyat (MARA), Perbadanan Tabung Pendidikan Tinggi Nasional Malaysia (PTPTN), state government, statutory bodies and the private sectors. Details can be obtained directly from the respective establishment mentioned. Advertisements for the offer of loan/scholarship/sponsorship will usually be advertised in local newspaper.
• Student who has obtained a loan/scholarship/sponsorship for their studies at the University, they need to submit a copy of the loan’s/scholarship’s/sponsorship’s letter of offer on the registration day.
• To assist students, the Student Affairs, Alumni Division (Undergraduate Student) and the Centre of Graduate Studies (Postgraduate Student) will contact the loan/scholarship/sponsorship representative from time to time for sources of aid.

• Giving information concerning applicable loan/scholarship/sponsorship
• Assisting students with documentations to ensure smooth application progress

• Organising meeting sessions for both sponsors and sponsored students from time to time
• Coordinating activities organised by sponsors for sponsored students
• Providing sponsors with student progress reports of each semester for payment purposes Centre for Student Services (PKP)

• Malaysian Students
• International Students RM42,240
• Personal Bond (1st registration) - Subject to the Student's Home Country Rate - International Students
• Health Insurance - RM 575.00/year - International Students
• Fees include administrative, tuition and course materials for the duration of the programme. Further payment will be required if the students extend their studies.