Program Overview
The English Literature at University of Malaya is a Master programme in Humanities, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of humanities. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the English Literature programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Malaysia and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 6
- Tuition: EUR 3,008 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,601 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
- Location: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the English Literature programme are prepared for diverse careers in humanities:
- Researcher / Academic
- Cultural Programme Manager
- Editor / Writer
- Translator / Interpreter
- Museum Curator
- Communications Specialist
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Medieval Literature
- Renaissance Literature
- The Augustan Age
- Literature of The Romantic Age
- Modernist Literature
- Renaissance Drama
- Literature of Victorian Age
- Postmodern Literature
- Drama of the Modern Era
- American Literature
- Post-colonial Theory and Literature
- Perspectives of Malaysia and Singaporean Literature
- Cultural Studies : Theory and Practice
- From Book to Screen
- Stylistics in Discourse Analysis
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Programme of study by Coursework and Research
\xc2\x95 a Bachelor\xc2\x92s degree or equivalent; or
\xc2\x95 a professional qualification from a recognised professional body; or
\xc2\x95 any other qualification as may be approved by the Senate from time to time.
Before registering, international candidates who are writing their dissertation in English are required to fullfill all English Language requirements if their first degree was not obtained from a university that uses English Language as the medium of instruction, or a pass in any English Language Proficiency Programme (ELP) approved by the University.
English Proficiency: IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 3,008 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,601 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
Tuition fees: EUR 3,008 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 1,601 (Tuition (Year)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 6
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact University of Malaya directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About University of Malaya
University of Malaya
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
The University of Malaya is a public research university located in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It is the oldest Malaysian institution of higher education, and was the only university in newly...
University Profile- Language English