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Discourse Studies

Discourse Studies

Discourse Studies

    University Putra Malaysia (UPM)  Languages  Master  79

Faculty:

Modern Language & Communication

 

What will you learn?

This programme aims to investigate the use of spoken, written or multimodal forms of communication; relationships between elements within a language; or relationships between language, agency and social contexts. Research in this field employs various approaches, such as linguistic and critical linguistic approaches, critical discourse analysis, genre study and ethnomethodology.

 

Eligibility:

  • Applicants must have a Bachelor’s Degree with a CGPA of at least 3.00 or equivalent in related fields (based on  proposal presented during the application process).
  • Applicants with CGPA of below 3.00 but not less than 2.75 in relevant fields, can be considered for entry into the programme based on work experience of at least 1 year or related academic publications.
  • Applicants who do not hold a Major or Minor qualification in relevant fields but possesses a CGPA of 3.20, can be considered conditionally with the approval of the Faculty.

 English Language Requirement

International applicants for this field of study must obtain a minimum TOEFL score of 550 (paper based) or 80 (internet based) or IELTS Band 6.

 

Tuition Fees:

Totally (USD) Yearly (USD)
$ 6000 $ 2000
$ 2000
$ 2000

 

Course Details:

Duration: 2-3 Years Intakes: February, September

 

Core areas of emphasis:

 

Career prospects:

• Business executive. • Human relations manager. • Public relations manager. • Marketing executive. • Teaching. • Media planner. • Web content manager. • Paralegal.

 

Scholarships for Post-graduate studies:

Fellowships, scholarships, assistantships are usually available for postgraduate students wishing to study in Malaysia, depending either on availability within the institution and your academic qualifications. Additionally, a number of scholarships are available from other institutions and organisations, such as the Malaysian government.

 

  • SCHOLARSHIP/FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE UPM
  • GRA (Graduate Research Assistantship)
  • GRF (Graduate Research Fellowship)
  • Financial Aid for Local Graduate Students to Undertake Overseas Research Attachment
  • Financial Aid to Attend International Seminar/Conference/Symposium
  • IGRF (International Graduate Research Fellowship)
  • IGSS (International Graduate Student Scholarship)
  • SGRA (Special Graduate Research Allowance)
  • PASS (Putra Alumni Scholarship Scheme)

 

 

Campus (Main Campus)

Jalan UPM, 43400 Serdang, Selangor, Malaysia

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