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Bachelor of Islamic Studies (Arabic language Translation) (Hons)

R2/221/6/0236

Programme Codetitle bottom left g 4
BC03
Mode of Studytitle bottom left g 4
Full & Part Time
MQA Registration Numbertitle bottom left g 4
A8817
Period of Studytitle bottom left g 4
3 Years
Teaching Modetitle bottom left g 4
Lecture & Tutorial
Language of Instructiontitle bottom left g 4
Malay & Arabic
Faculty / Study Centretitle bottom left g 4
Faculty of Islamic Civilisation Studies
Programme Backgroundtitle bottom left g 4

This program is offered by the Department of Arabic Studies and Linguistics (JPBLA), Faculty of Islamic Civilization Studies (FPPI), Selangor International Islamic University College (KUIS). It is a single major based program, namely translation as the core of study in learning Arabic language. The learning outcomes of the program towards strengthening knowledge theoretically and practically in translation in order to build future graduates that can contribute ideas, skills and expertise for the sustainability of a balanced life as a Muslim who deepens the knowledge of religious obligation (fardu ain) and legal obligation (fardu kifayah) according to current technological developments.

Admission Requirementstitle bottom left g 4
Malaysian Studens
  • A pass in Sijil Tinggi Pelajaran Malaysia (STPM) / A-Level or equivalent with a full pass in two (2) subjects or obtained at least Grade C (NGMP 2.0) including one (1) subject related to Islamic Studies; or

  • A pass in Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM) with a minimum grade of Maqbul (passed); or

  • A pass in Matriculation/Foundation from any Private Institution of Higher Learning (IPTS) / Institution that is allowed to offer a foundation program in the field of Islamic Studies with a CGPA of 2.00; or

  • A pass in Diploma in Islamic Studies (Level 4 MOH) or equivalent with at least CGPA 2.00; or

  • Other qualifications recognized as equivalent by the Government of Malaysia.

International Students
  • Meet the English competency requirements as follows: IELTS 5.0/ CEFR B1 or equivalent to TOEFL PBT (410-413) or TOEFL IBT (34) or CAE (160) (Cambridge English: Advance)/ CEFR B2 or CPE (180) (Cambridge) English: Proficiency)/ CEFR C1 or PTE (Pearson Test of English) (36) or MUET (Malaysian University English Test) (Band 3).

Career Prospecttitle bottom left g 4
  • Teacher (DG41) Arabic-Malay translator, interpreter, academician (university tutor or researcher), editor, tourist guide, graphic designer, administrative officer, research officer in Arabic language.

Estimated Total Feetitle bottom left g 4
Malaysian Studentstitle bottom left g 4
Registration Fee
Total Fee*
: RM 1,000
: RM 44,973
International Studentstitle bottom left g 4
Registration Fee
Total Fee*
: RM 1,150
: RM 47,938

*including : registration, facilities & wellfare, study & assessment, accommodation : Dormitory D (Full time only) &  graduation fee

Programme Structuretitle bottom left g 4
  Semester 1
  • Ethnic Relation (U1) (Malaysian)
  • Malaysian Studies 3 (U1) (International)
  • Islamic Civilisation & Asian Civilisation (Titas) (U1) (Malaysian)
  • Malay Language For Communication 2 (U1) (International)
  • Introduction To Principles Of Islamic Jurisprudence
  • Academic Reading Skills
  • Quranic Memorisation & Tajweed I
  • Arabic Morphology I
  • Arabic Syntax I
  • Science Of Arabic Rhetoric
  • Introduction To General Linguistics
  • Student Training System
  • Co-Curricular Activities
  Semester 2
  • Academic Writing Skills
  • Introduction To The Principles Of Jurisprudence
  • Information Technology In Human Life
  • Advanced Arabic For Islamic Studies II
  • Introduction To The Science Of Translation
  • Quranic Memorisation & Tajweed II
  • Science Of Hadith
  • Sciences Of Quran
  • Basic Techniques Of Malay Arab Translation
  • Introduction To Science Of Daawa
  • Student Training System
  • Co-Curricular Activities
  Semester 3
  • Islamic Jurisprudence Of Worship & Islamic Family Law (U2)
  • Workplace Communication Skills
  • Advanced Arabic For Islamic Studies Iii
  • Arabic Reading Skills
  • Public Speaking
  • Basic Translation I
  • Malay Language For Translation Purpose
  • Mandarin Language
  • Japanese Language
  • Human Potential Development
  • Malay Language 4 (Malaysian)
  • Malay Language 2 (International)
  • Principle Of Tawhid (U2)
  • Jurisprudence Of The Prophetic Biography
  • Student Training System
  Semester 4
  • Introduction To Islamic Ethics
  • Islamic History
  • Philosophy Of Science
  • Islamic Jurisprudence Of Business & Criminal  Law (U3)
  • Translation Of Religious Texts
  • The Art Of Writing
  • Basic Translation II
  • Translation Of Commercial Texts
  • Conversation
  • Student Training System
  Semester 5
  • Islamic Thought & Philosophy (U3)
  • Islamic Studies
  • Arabic Rhetoric II
  • Social Work (U4)
  • Translation Of Newspaper & Mass Media Texts
  • Research Methodology For Translation
  • Basic Computer Skills In Translation
  • Literary Texts
  • Student Training System
  Semester 6
  • Oral Translation
  • Translation Of Technical Texts
  • Discourse Analysis
  • Arabic Lexicography
  • Industrial Training & Report
  • Arabic Text Analysis
  • Islamic & Arabic Civilisation
  • Arabic Literature
  • Orientalism And Contemporary Intelectual Discourse
  • The Science Of Takhrij Al-Hadith I