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 3-year programme designed 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.

Undergraduate Funding

• 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.

STUDENT AFFAIRS: LOAN/SCHOLARSHIP/SPONSORSHIP UNIT

This unit is responsible for assisting students during orientation week in matters pertaining to loans, scholarship or sponsorship. It acts as an intermediary that disseminates information on loans and sponsorships to new students, and supports students in obtaining them during their study period in UNIMAS by way of :-

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

Main functions:

• 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)

For local students, you are required to fill the online UPU application.  Please complete the form before the due date stated in the UNIMAS Intake Calendar. For any questions regarding admissions, please contact Undergraduate Studies Division (Undergraduate Programme).