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Bachelor of Arts in English Language & Communication

Level: Bachelors Degree(MNQF Level 7)
Duration: 3 years(6 Semesters)
Modes: Available Modes (Full-Time)
Course Fee: Course FeeMVR 33,525 (Applicable for Free First Degree Scheme)

previous Intake: February Intake 2025
Campus: Male' (Full-Time)

Overview

This course aims to build language competence, develop linguistic understanding, and create an awareness of literary traditions in English language and linguistics. It also introduces students to the world of mass communication and helps to enhance their skills of oral and written communication

Entry Requirements

General Entry

i) Two passes at GCE AL/HSC or equivalent and certified proficiency in English Language (GCE O'Level/IGCSE English Language or satisfactory performance in a written test of English Language or equivalent); OR
ii) Attainment of a Level 4 qualification in a related field; OR
iii) Completion of MNU Certificate 4 - Foundation Studies program (any) or equivalent; OR

Alternative Entry

i) Completion of a level 4 qualification (unrelated) and successful completion of MQA approved University Preparation Program; OR
ii) 20 years old, completion of secondary school, 2 years of relevant work experience and successful completion of MQA approved University Preparation Program

General Notes

Entry requirements are indicative. Depending on the sequence and the number of applications received, all qualifying students may not gain entry.
Circumstances may require the University to defer or cancel some courses, especially when the minimum class size (10 for certificate & diploma courses, 15 for Degrees courses) is not achieved.
Passes at GCE OL/SSC and HSC is considered to be grades "C" or above and passes at GCE AL is considered to be the grades "E" or above.

Structure

Semester 1

Type	Code	Name	Prerequisites	Credit Points	Fee (MVR)
CORE	ENG125 English for Oral Communication (CORE)	English for Oral Communication	Nil	15 English for Oral Communication (CORE) (15) (15)	1,350 1,350
CORE	GEN105 Academic Discourse (CORE)	Academic Discourse	Nil	15 Academic Discourse (CORE) (15) (15)	1,350 1,350
CORE	LIN113 Describing Language (CORE)	Describing Language	Nil	15 Describing Language (CORE) (15) (15)	1,350 1,350
CORE	DHI129 Introduction to Communication Skills (CORE)	Introduction to Communication Skills	Nil	15 Introduction to Communication Skills (CORE) (15) (15)	1,350 1,350
Semester Total				Semester Total	60	5,400 5,400

Semester 2

Type	Code	Name	Prerequisites	Credit Points	Fee (MVR)
CORE	ENG129 English for Written Communication (CORE)	English for Written Communication	Nil	15 English for Written Communication (CORE) (15) (15)	1,350 1,350
CORE	CPT101 Computer Applications (CORE)	Computer Applications	Nil	15 Computer Applications (CORE) (15) (15)	1,725 1,725
CORE	ENG127 History of English (CORE)	History of English	Nil	15 History of English (CORE) (15) (15)	1,350 1,350
CORE	DHI113 Dhivehi for Professionals (CORE)	Dhivehi for Professionals	Nil	15 Dhivehi for Professionals (CORE) (15) (15)	1,350 1,350
Semester Total				Semester Total	60	5,775 5,775

Semester 3

Type	Code	Name	Prerequisites	Credit Points	Fee (MVR)
CORE	LIN227 Language Acquisition and Development (CORE)	Language Acquisition and Development	Nil	15 Language Acquisition and Development (CORE) (15) (15)	1,350 1,350
CORE	ENG215 Working with Texts (CORE)	Working with Texts	Nil	15 Working with Texts (CORE) (15) (15)	1,350 1,350
CORE	PSY201 Critical Thinking (CORE)	Critical Thinking	Nil	15 Critical Thinking (CORE) (15) (15)	2,100 2,100
CORE	ENG217 Persuasive Communication (CORE)	Persuasive Communication	Nil	15 Persuasive Communication (CORE) (15) (15)	1,350 1,350
Semester Total				Semester Total	60	6,150 6,150

Semester 4

Type	Code	Name	Prerequisites	Credit Points	Fee (MVR)
CORE	ENG219 Sound Patterns in English (CORE)	Sound Patterns in English	Nil	15 Sound Patterns in English (CORE) (15) (15)	1,350 1,350
CORE	LIN229 Sociolinguistics (CORE)	Sociolinguistics	Nil	15 Sociolinguistics (CORE) (15) (15)	1,350 1,350
CORE	JOU101 Introduction to Mass Communication (CORE)	Introduction to Mass Communication	Nil	15 Introduction to Mass Communication (CORE) (15) (15)	1,350 1,350
CORE	ENG221 Structure and Meaning (CORE)	Structure and Meaning	Nil	15 Structure and Meaning (CORE) (15) (15)	1,350 1,350
Semester Total				Semester Total	60	5,400 5,400
Exit with Advanced Diploma in English Language and Communication after successful completions				Exit with Advanced Diploma in English Language and Communication after successful completion	240	22,725 22,725

Semester 5

Type	Code	Name	Prerequisites	Credit Points	Fee (MVR)
CORE	ENG311 Research Skills in Language Studies (CORE)	Research Skills in Language Studies	Nil	15 Research Skills in Language Studies (CORE) (15) (15)	1,350 1,350
CORE	ENG313 Creative Writing (CORE)	Creative Writing	Nil	15 Creative Writing (CORE) (15) (15)	1,350 1,350
CORE	ENG315 Literary Analysis (CORE)	Literary Analysis	Nil	15 Literary Analysis (CORE) (15) (15)	1,350 1,350
CORE	LIN307 Discourse Analysis (CORE)	Discourse Analysis	Nil	15 Discourse Analysis (CORE) (15) (15)	1,350 1,350
Semester Total				Semester Total	60	5,400 5,400

Semester 6

Type	Code	Name	Prerequisites	Credit Points	Fee (MVR)
CORE	ENG317 Advanced Reading and Writing (CORE)	Advanced Reading and Writing	ENG125 & ENG101	15 Advanced Reading and Writing (CORE) (15) (15)	1,350 1,350
CORE	ENG323 Translation and Interpretation (CORE)	Translation and Interpretation	Nil	15 Translation and Interpretation (CORE) (15) (15)	1,350 1,350
CORE	ENG319 Varieties of English (CORE)	Varieties of English	Nil	15 Varieties of English (CORE) (15) (15)	1,350 1,350
CORE	ENG321 Independent Project (CORE)	Independent Project	ENG311 & ENG313	15 Independent Project (CORE) (15) (15)	1,350 1,350
Semester Total				Semester Total	60	5,400 5,400

Course Total

360 CP

Total: 33,525

33,525

Fees stated above are tuition fees for local students. Fees for international students is twice the stated fees. All fees are quoted in MVR.

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