Diploma in English Language
Southern University College · Skudai, Johor, Malaysia
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
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The Diploma in English Language programme aims to equip students with linguistic knowledge, critical reading, writing, listening, speaking, and literary skills in English.
The programme is delivered as a 2 Years 3 Months diploma and includes core subjects, elective subjects, and a final year project, preparing you for language-related career pathways such as teaching, editing, translation, journalism, and public relations.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Build core academic English skills for listening, reading, writing, and speaking in an international classroom setting.
- Develop language accuracy, vocabulary, and grammar foundations needed for diploma-level coursework.
- Introduce study skills and applied communication tasks aligned to professional English use.
- Strengthen integrated language performance through structured practice and assessment.
- Improve fluency and coherence for academic and workplace communication tasks.
- Continue developing writing and communication competence with increasing complexity.
- Complete the diploma with final assessments covering the programme learning outcomes.
- Demonstrate competence in core English language skills through required evaluation components.
- Consolidate learning for progression opportunities after the diploma.
Career outcomes
- You build job-ready English language proficiency that supports roles in education, customer service, hospitality, and business communication in Malaysia and globally.
- You gain practical communication and writing confidence that helps you perform in English-medium workplaces, including documentation and day-to-day communication tasks.
- You develop study and language-learning habits that support further diploma-to-degree progression in communication and education-related pathways.
- You strengthen your ability to participate effectively in international learning environments, which improves your readiness for higher-level training and employment.
- You leave with a recognised diploma qualification that signals English competence to employers who recruit for communication-focused roles.
Employability rate
For English-language and language-acquisition graduates in Malaysia, an estimated employability rate is around 78% with an unemployment rate of about 22%, reflecting demand for communication skills but variable hiring based on experience.
Overall, this indicates a moderately stable outlook, especially when you strengthen practical English use and build relevant experience during and after study.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| English competency (for international applicants) | International students are required to achieve a minimum English competency score of IELTS 4.0, or MUET Band 2, or TOEFL 500, or its equivalent. |
| Recognised prior qualification (for international applicants) | Applicants must hold a recognised qualification equivalent to the programme’s entry level as assessed by the university for international admission. |
Module matching by study area
| Study area | Match possible? | Conditions |
|---|---|---|
| Foreign Language | Direct match |
Language requirements
International applicants must meet the English competency requirement shown below as part of admission eligibility for the Diploma in English Language.
IELTS Academic
TOEFL iBT
MOI (Medium of Instruction)
MOI waiver details are not published for this programme. See the English test requirements above.
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | MYR 39800 / total program | 2026 Programme Fees for International Students (Southern University College): Diploma in English Language. Tuition & Misc Fees: 39,800 for 2-Years 3-Months. |
| Other charges (total) | MYR 7500 / total program | 2026 Programme Fees for International Students (Southern University College): Other Charges total: 7,500 for international students (includes Application Fee 500, Registration Fee 500, Visa Processing Fee 3,000, Development Fee 840, Students' Union Fee 80, Administrative Fee 1,080, and Deposit 1,500). |
| Application fee | MYR 500 / one time | 2026 Programme Fees for International Students (Southern University College): Other Charges includes Application Fee RM 500. |
Proof of financial resources
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone | May - Summer intake | October - Winter intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application portal opens | April 04, 2026 | N/A |
| Application deadline (final submit) | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Recommended apply-by | N/A | N/A |
| Semester begins | May 22, 2026 | October 05, 2026 |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone | May - Summer intake | October - Winter intake |
|---|---|---|
| VPD request - recommended | N/A | N/A |
| VPD result expected | N/A | N/A |
| APS - recommended | N/A | N/A |
| Start eligibility check | N/A | N/A |
Document submission deadlines
| Milestone | May - Summer intake | October - Winter intake |
|---|---|---|
| Application submission deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) | N/A | N/A |
| Language certificate deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Official transcripts deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Certified translations deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline | N/A | N/A |
| Missing documents (if requested) | N/A | N/A |
📝 How to Apply
Prepare your international admissions documents
Confirm you meet the international English competency requirement for the Diploma in English Language and gather evidence of your prior qualification. Prepare your supporting academic documents for your highest completed qualification. Ensure your English proof documents are available in time for the application review.
Submit your application to Southern University College
Complete the international student application through Southern University College’s official admissions process. Upload the documents required for international admission and make sure the submitted information matches your certificates and transcripts. Submit before the published intake deadline for the intake season you choose.
Undergo admission and student-pass processing (if applicable)
After submission, Southern University College will review your eligibility for the programme. If you are accepted and require visa or student-pass processing for study in Malaysia, follow the instructions provided by the university. Keep track of any document requests during processing so you can respond on time.