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Universiti Malaysia Sarawak
Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics with Honours
- Kota Samarahan, Malaysia
BA
Full time
6 semesters
On-Campus
English
The Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics with Honours is the first program offered at FLC. The first cohort enrolled on the 2014/2015 session. The sixth intake of students for the 2019/2020 session will undergo their studies with the improvements to the curriculum structure. The courses offered in this programme complement the students' knowledge in Linguistics especially in Borneo languages in Sarawak as well as basic knowledge in the field of literature.


Universiti Malaysia Sarawak
Bachelor of Arts in English for Global Communication with Honours
- Kota Samarahan, Malaysia
BA
Full time
8 semesters
On-Campus
English
English is a language used for global communication in the fields of international trade and business, research, technology, and industry. The ability to communicate effectively in English enables one to connect with and participate actively in the international community as a global citizen
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University of Nottingham Malaysia
MA in English Language and Literature
- Semenyih, Malaysia
MA
Full time, Part time
1 year
On-Campus
English
The MA English Language and Literature provides you with an opportunity for advanced study in contemporary Literary Studies and Applied Linguistics.


Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology (TAR UMT formerly TAR UC)
Bachelor of Arts in English Studies (Honours)
- Bangunan Tan Sri Khaw Kai Boh (Block A), Malaysia
Bachelor's degree
On-Campus
English
This programme combines relevant communication skills and fundamental knowledge of English Studies. Graduates will be equipped with the skills in language, literature as well as linguistics, providing a holistic approach to communicate competently, effectively and professionally in English.


New Era University College
Ph.D. in Chinese Studies
- Kajang, Malaysia
PhD
On-Campus
English
The Ph.D. in Chinese Studies provides for the completion of a research thesis in a wide range of related topics in traditional Sinology and Han culture and Southeast Asian Chinese Studies, Malaysian Chinese Literature, and Culture Studies.


Universal Business Academy
English ESOL, UK
- Johor Bahru, Malaysia
Certificate
Part time
On-Campus
English
This Intensive English Program covers all the core skills: Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening, including grammar and vocabulary. The main emphasis of this course is on practical communication to build up your vocabulary and help to develop fluency and confidence.


Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology (TAR UMT formerly TAR UC)
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) English with Drama
- Bangunan Tan Sri Khaw Kai Boh (Block A), Malaysia
Bachelor's degree
On-Campus
English
This programme aims to produce graduates with effective communication skills and fundamental knowledge of the English Language, as well as the skills in literature and drama, to perform and communicate competently and effectively for professional employment in any organisation Malaysian or abroad where the English Language is required as the medium of communication.


Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology (TAR UMT formerly TAR UC)
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) English with Education
- Bangunan Tan Sri Khaw Kai Boh (Block A), Malaysia
Bachelor's degree
On-Campus
English
This programme aims to produce graduates with the communication skills, competence and fundamental knowledge of the English Language and its structure in order to function competently and perform effectively in a Malaysian or international workplace setting. It also aims to equip graduates with pedagogical skills to manage ESL classroom teaching competently.


Universal Business Academy
Level 5 - Certificate in Tesol, UK ( ELTAC )
- Johor Bahru, Malaysia
Certificate
Part time
4 months
Distance Learning
English
The English Language Teaching and Assessment Certificate is designed for candidates who have limited experience in teaching the English language to adults.


British Council Malaysia
Course in - Business Skills Workshops
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Course
Blended
English
The workshops are 12 hours long, spread over 4 weeks, and are specifically designed to boost the professional skills you can take into the workplace.


British Council Malaysia
Course in - IELTS
- Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Course
Blended
English
IELTS (International English Language Testing System) is the world’s most widely recognised English proficiency test.
Learn more about Languages and Linguistics degree programs in Malaysia
Studying languages and linguistics in Malaysia puts you at the intersection of some of the world's most spoken languages, including Malay, Mandarin, Tamil, and English, all within a single, genuinely multilingual society. That context makes this one of the most distinctive places to develop real communicative range.
The learning environment encourages independence and curiosity as you move through coursework in phonetics, syntax, semantics, and sociolinguistics. You'll also examine how language shapes identity, culture, and communication across communities, skills that apply well beyond any single region.
Practical instruction in Malaysia often connects academic study to translation, media, and corporate communication, giving you applied competencies in areas like cross-cultural negotiation and content localization. A linguistics program here may also cover language acquisition and policy, areas where Malaysia's own multilingual governance offers genuinely useful case studies.
Graduates pursue careers in translation and interpretation, education, publishing, speech and language therapy, and international communications. Because language competencies transfer across borders, the skills you develop here are recognized and valued in global professional settings.