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| Description | This programme of study is to promote the study of the production, distribution and reception of texts, of their linguistic, rhetorical and literary structures and functions, and of internal and external forces that create literature in English Language. The program aims to fulfill the needs of graduates who are interested in furthering their studies in Linguistics. The program prepares students for entrance into the profession as both teachers and scholars. Candidates who join this programme have the option of choosing part-time or full-time status to suit their personal and work schedule. |
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| Name of Institution | UNIVERSITI SAINS MALAYSIA (USM - MAIN CAMPUS) |
| Qualification | Master's Degree |
| Course Duration | 36 months |
| NEC Field | Languages |
| Entry Requirements | ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Applicants should possess the following: A. Bachelor's degree in related area 1. CGPA of at least 2.75 / 4.00; or 2. CGPA between 2.50 - 2.74 with the following additional conditions: or a) Research experience for at least one year; or b) Work experience in related field for at least one year; or c) At least one (1) academic publication in the relevant field; or d) Grade B for major / elective courses; or e) Grade B+ for final year project 3. CGPA between 2.00 - 2.49 (Bachelor's Degree with Honours) with the following additional conditions: or a) Research experience for at least five (5) years; or b) Work experience in related field for at least five (5) years; AND c) At least one (1) academic publication in the relevant field; or d) Grade B for major / elective courses; or e) Grade B+ for final year project |
| English Requirement | LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS (Applicable for International Applicants Only) The minimum score for each programme can be vary from the below list, candidates are required to check for each programme requirements. A minimum of Band 6 for IELTS; or A minimum score of 60 for TOEFL (Internet-based); or A minimum of Band 8.5 for TOEFL Essentials (Online); or A minimum score of 250 for Cambridge English: Advance (CAE)/Proficiency (CPE) /Preliminary (PET) /First (FCE)/ Linguaskill Online min. score 169; or A minimum score of 59 for Pearson Test of English (PTE); or A minimum of Band 109 for CIEP Level (ELS); or A minimum of Band 4 for Malaysian University English Test (MUET) Exemption is given to candidate if: English is the candidate’s mother tongue or National Language; or Candidate graduated from an Institution of Higher Learning in which the medium of instruction at Bachelor and/or Master degree level is English (statement of proof required) |
| Special Requirement | - |
| Scholarship | No Scholarship Available |
| Scholarship URL | - |