Overview

The programme in Linguistics and English Language Studies from University Sains Malaysia consists of 20 units of coursework (5 courses) and 20 units of dissertation.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Methods in Language Studies

Linguistic Studies

Graduate Seminars

Psychology and Sociology Language

Perspectives in English Language Studies-Literacy and Literature

Dissertation

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-15 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-31 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

40

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PTE Academic

47

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IELTS

5

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Credits

40 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

George Town, Malaysia

Disciplines

Language Studies Literature Linguistics View 9 other Masters in Linguistics in Malaysia

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Academic requirements

GPA

Required

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

40

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PTE Academic

47

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IELTS

5

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor's degree in related area
CGPA of at least 3.00 / 4.00; or
CGPA below 3.00 will be considered with additional conditions

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

2800 USD / year

≈ 2800 USD / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

1366 USD / year

≈ 1366 USD / year

Additional Details

National (Full Time): 2900 MYR
National (Part Time): 2385 MYR

International (Part Time): 1,190 USD

Living costs

George Town

Malaysia

1755 - 2203 MYR / month

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Funding

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Additional Details

Living costs

George Town

Funding

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