Literacy Studies

All about Literacy Studies program in University Putra Malaysia (UPM), like Intake date, Tuition fees, Scholarship, Faculty, Campus and etc.

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Literacy Studies

Faculty: Modern Language & Communication
Qualification: Master (Research based)

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Subject: Languages
Duration: 3 Years
Tuition Fee (Totally):

$6,000

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What will you learn?

This programme aims to examine the nature of literacy as skill-based, social and reflexive practice in various contexts, and types of literacy, including functional literacy, workplace literacy, cultural literacy, critical literacy and media literacy. Research in this field investigates the use and impact of spoken and written texts, the processes and skills   involved in literacy events, and the related cultural, linguistic and social processes.

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.

Core areas of emphasis

Career prospects

• Business executive. • Human relations manager. • Public relations manager. • Marketing executive. • Teaching. • Media planner. • Translator • Content writer

Tuition Fees

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

Course Details:

Duration: 2-3 Years Intakes: February, September

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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