GENERAL RULES FOR TAKING ENGLISH COURSES (2022-2023)

1. English course registration is based on MUET level/band.
2. In order to meet the graduation requirements, students entering the 2022-2023 Session MUST complete the following number of English course credits:

(Refer to the English Language Course Offer Structure Session 2022-2023).

3. Students who have an IELTS, TOEFL or other English language approval certificate can register for an English language course by submitting proof of approval to the Head of English Language, PPCU.
4. The following graduate students are eligible to apply for vertical credit transfer:

• • • Diploma (Polytechnics and IPTA/IPTS Colleges/Overseas Institutions); or
    • IB Diploma (International Baccalaureate).
    • Note: For vertical credit transfer applications, students need to fill in the Vertical Credit Transfer Form. Applications must be made through the Academic Management Center (Akademik-UKM).

5. Students are also eligible to apply for horizontal credit transfer if they meet the following criteria:

• • • they have studied a bachelor’s degree program at another institution, even if they have not completed it.
    • have participated in study program exchanges at UKM and
    • or have taken part in student exchange programs (mobility) abroad.
    • Note: For horizontal credit transfer applications, students need to fill in the Horizontal Credit Transfer Form. Applications must be made directly at the University Citra Study Center (PPCU).

6. Courses that can be applied for credit transfer are level one English courses namely LMCE1042, LMCE1062, LMCE1072 or LMCE1082; depending on the course to be taken (refer to English Course Offer Structure Session 2022-2023). Approval of the application is subject to PPCU’s consideration.
7. Students who apply for credit transfer MUST get a decision from the Academic Management Center (Akademik-UKM) first before registering for the English course.
8. For credit transfer applications that are not approved by Akademik-UKM, students must register for an English language course in the Semester II session.
9. For approved credit transfer applications, the following are the total English course credits that need to be completed:

(refer to English Course Offer Structure Session 2022-2023).

10. Students must take and pass the prescribed English course before registering for the next English course. Students who get an E grade have to repeat the course.
11. The sequence of courses to be taken is as follows:

           LIST OF ENGLISH COURSES OFFERED BY MUET LEVEL

1. MUET Band 1.0, 2.0 and 2.5

2. MUET Band 3.0 and 3.5

3. MUET Band 4.0 and 4.5

4. MUET Band 5.0 and 5+

1. In order to fulfil the graduation requirements for the 2021-2022 Session, students must successfully complete a specific number of English language course credits. The credit requirements are as follows:

   i) 7 credits for MUET levels 1, 2.0, and 2.5.
   ii) 5 credits for MUET levels 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0, and 5+.

   (Refer to the Structure of English Course Offerings Session 2021-2022).

2. Students who have not sat the MUET Test must sit the CBET Interim test before being allowed to register for any appropriate English language course. Students can contact the Head of English Language Courses, School of Liberal Studies (CITRA UKM) via email, mazidah@ukm.edu.my.
   
   
3. Students who have passed IELTS, TOEFL or other English language passing certificates can register for English courses by submitting proof of passing to the Head of English Language Courses, CITRA UKM.
   
   
4. Students who have not sat the MUET Test and have not obtained the equivalent exam results (TOEFL/IELTS or other passing certificates), can only register for English language courses after sitting the CBET Interim test.
   
   
5. The following graduate students are eligible to apply for vertical credit transfer:
   i) Diploma (Polytechnics and IPTA/IPTS Colleges/Overseas Institutions); or
   ii)IB Diploma (International Baccalaureate).

   For vertical credit transfer applications, students need to fill in the Vertical Credit Transfer Form. Applications must be made through the Academic Management Center (Akademik-UKM).

6. Students are also eligible to apply for horizontal credit transfer if they meet the following criteria:

   i) they have studied a bachelor’s degree program at another institution, even if they have not completed it;
   ii) have participated in study program exchanges at UKM;and
   iii) or have taken part in student exchange programs (mobility) abroad.

   For course credit transfer applications, students need to fill in the Horizontal Credit Transfer Form. Applications must be made directly at the CITRA UKM.
   
   
7. Courses that can be applied for credit transfer are first-year English courses only, namely LMCE1042, LMCE1062, LMCE1072 or LMCE1082; depending on the course to be taken (refer to English Course Offer Structure Session 2021-2022). Approval of the application is subject to PPCU’s consideration.
   
   
8. Students who apply for credit transfer MUST get confirmation from the Academic Management Center (Akademik-UKM) first.
   
   
9. For credit transfer applications that are not approved by Akademik- UKM, students must register for an English language course in the Semester II session.
   
   
10. For approved applications, students only need to complete:

    i) 5 credits (MUET level 0, 2.0 and 2.5)
    ii) 3 credits (MUET level 0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0 and 5+)

    which is required to graduate (refer to English Course Offer Structure Session 2021-2022).

11. Students must take and pass the prescribed English course before registering for the next English course. Students who get an E grade have to repeat the course.

MUET Level 1 (5 Credits)

MUET Level 2 & 3 (5 Credits)

MUET Band 4, 5 and 6 (5 credits)

For SMSC Students Admission 2018-2019