Bachelor of Arts (Honours) English Language Teaching
Southern University College · Skudai, Malaysia
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
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Bachelor of Arts (Honours) English Language Teaching is a comprehensive programme that consists of the studies of English language pedagogy, linguistics, and literature, in addition to academic research. It equips you with skills and knowledge to teach English to learners of various proficiency levels.
In addition to professional coursework, the programme includes elective subjects and industrial training, and it also prepares you to pursue postgraduate studies related to language and teaching. Graduates can explore a range of career opportunities linked to education and communication.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Academic Writing
- Curriculum and Syllabus Design
- Introduction to Linguistics
- Educational Psychology
- Technology in Education
- Discourse Analysis
- TESL Methodology
- Teaching of Listening & Speaking
- Teaching of Reading
- Language Testing and Assessment
- Phonetics & Phonology
- Sociolinguistics
- Research Methodology
- Research Project
- Semantics
- Morphology and Syntax
- Teaching of Grammar
- Teaching of Writing
- Industrial Training
- Understanding Exceptionalities in Learning
- Philosophy of Education
- Psycholinguistics
- Teaching of Literature
- Theatre & Drama in TESL
Curriculum
Credit hours table for Bachelor of Arts (Honours) English Language Teaching (total programme credits: 122 credit hours).
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | credit hours | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Core compulsory modules | Academic Writing | 4 | 24 |
| Curriculum and Syllabus Design | 4 | |||
| Educational Psychology | 4 | |||
| Introduction to Linguistics | 4 | |||
| Introduction to Literature | 4 | |||
| Technology in Education | 4 | |||
| Semester 2 | Core compulsory modules and TESL foundations | Discourse Analysis | 4 | 24 |
| Creative Writing | 4 | |||
| Sociolinguistics | 4 | |||
| Theatre & Drama in TESL | 4 | |||
| Teaching of Grammar | 3 | |||
| TESL Methodology | 5 | |||
| Semester 3 | Core compulsory modules (language skills and assessment) plus elective core | Teaching of Listening & Speaking | 4 | 24 |
| Teaching of Reading | 4 | |||
| Language Testing and Assessment | 4 | |||
| Understanding Exceptionalities in Learning | 4 | |||
| Philosophy of Education | 4 | |||
| Basic Chinese / Chinese (Elective Core) | 4 | |||
| Semester 4 | Core compulsory modules (language system and research) plus elective open | Phonetics & Phonology | 4 | 24 |
| Psycholinguistics | 4 | |||
| Semantics | 4 | |||
| Morphology and Syntax | 4 | |||
| Research Methodology | 4 | |||
| Information Technology & Business Application | 4 | |||
| Semester 5 | Core compulsory modules (literature and teaching) plus research project | Teaching of Literature | 4 | 24 |
| Teaching of Writing | 4 | |||
| Research Project | 6 | |||
| Elective (Open) from the programme elective list | 10 | |||
| Semester 6 | Industrial training and programme completion | Industrial Training | 2 | 22 |
| Elective (Open) from the programme elective list | 20 | |||
| Research Project (continuation/assessment block) | 0 | |||
| Total | Programme core compulsory modules, elective core and elective open modules, research components, and industrial training | 122 credit hours | ||
Career outcomes
- You can qualify for education-focused careers such as English Language Teacher / Tutor and Educator by building structured TESL methodology and classroom-teaching foundations.
- You gain job-relevant skills in curriculum development and syllabus planning, supporting roles like Curriculum Developer and Education Content Developer.
- You develop teaching competency across different learner proficiency levels through modules such as TESL Methodology, Teaching of Listening & Speaking, and Language Testing and Assessment.
- You are prepared for language-focused communication careers with English-language expertise that supports pathways into editing, writing, and translator/interpreter work.
- You build professional readiness through Industrial Training, helping you connect study themes like classroom assessment and pedagogy to real learning environments.
Employability rate
For English language teaching graduates in Malaysia, an estimated employability rate is around 78% with an unemployment rate of about 22%, reflecting continuing demand for qualified teachers and language professionals.
Overall, these figures suggest a reasonably stable outlook when you combine strong English teaching and assessment skills with practical training experience.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| School-leaving / foundation pathway equivalents | International applicants must meet one of the programme’s listed entry qualifications (UEC, STPM, A-Level, Foundation/Matriculation, Diploma/Advanced Diploma, or other equivalent qualifications recognized by the Malaysian Government). For each listed pathway, the programme also specifies an English credit and English-proficiency condition. |
| English credit and English competency (international applicants) | International applicants must have the required English credit within their previous qualification and meet the programme’s English competency requirement for international students. |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| English language teaching and English studies | Direct match | Programme entry is based on the stated entry qualifications and English competency requirement for international applicants. |
Language requirements
This degree is taught in English, so international applicants must meet the programme’s English competency requirement.
IELTS Academic
TOEFL iBT
MOI (Medium of Instruction)
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | MYR 50500 / total program | Based on Southern University College international student programme fees: tuition and misc fees for Bachelor of Arts (Honours) English Language Teaching (minimum duration 36 months). |
| Other charges | MYR 7500 / total program | Based on Southern University College international student programme fees: other charges for Bachelor of Arts (Honours) English Language Teaching. |
| Application fee | MYR 500 / one time | Application fee shown on Southern University College international student programme fees document. |
Proof of financial resources
International students are required to fund tuition and study-related costs for their stay in Malaysia. Southern University College’s international student procedures also describe payments needed after an offer and visa approval steps.
- Application fee and subsequent payments stated in Southern University College’s International Student Application Procedures (including RM 500 application fee).
- Payment steps linked to visa approval processes in Southern University College’s International Student Application Procedures (including RM 3,500).
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | Winter intake |
|---|---|
| Application portal opens | N/A |
| Application deadline (final submit) | N/A |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | N/A |
| Semester begins | N/A |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | Winter intake |
|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | N/A |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | Winter intake |
|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | N/A |
| Official transcripts deadline | N/A |
| Certified translations deadline | N/A |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline | N/A |
| Missing documents (if requested) | N/A |
📝 How to Apply
Contact the International Student Office (ISO) and confirm eligibility
International applicants should contact Southern University College’s International Student Office to confirm entry eligibility for the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) English Language Teaching programme. After contact and internal evaluation, the university may issue an offer letter to approved applicants. Use the programme’s listed entry qualifications and English competency requirement as your baseline checklist before applying. This helps prevent delays later during document submission and visa processing.
Submit the application documents and application fee
After you submit the application form, the university requests necessary documents by email to the ISO. Applicants must also submit the application fee of RM 500 as part of the application process. Internal evaluation is conducted by the relevant department, faculty, or admissions office. Keep copies of your uploaded or emailed documents for your records.
Complete offer acceptance payment and visa approval steps
Once approved, an offer letter is issued, and the applicant is required to submit RM 3,500 as instructed by the university. The ISO then submits documents to Education Malaysia Global Services (EMGS) for a Visa Approval Letter (VAL). After VAL is approved, the applicant pays RM 3,500 (Part B) and the first year’s tuition fee to Southern University College. The ISO forwards the VAL to the applicant for the next visa steps.
Apply for a visa and complete post-arrival requirements
After receiving the Visa Approval Letter (VAL), the applicant proceeds to the Malaysian embassy for the Single Entry Visa (SEV). Once in Malaysia, the ISO brings the student to a panel clinic for post-arrival medical check-up, which must be completed within 7 days of arrival. The university then proceeds with Immigration Malaysia for Student’s Pass endorsement. After the student’s pass is obtained, the applicant becomes a Southern University College student for the study period.