- State-of-the-art Media Centre and fully equipped broadcasting studio for practices.
- Internship opportunities with organisations such as BFM 89.9, JLPW Communications, Weststar, Fleishman Hillard.
- Insightful study trips and visits to broaden your horizons on film production and broadcasting.
Programme Structure
Programme can be completed in 3 Years.
Year 1
- Academic Writing
- Communication Technology
- Communication Theory
- Introduction to Mass Communication
- Introduction to Sociology
- Mass Media & Society
- Media Ethics
- Social Psychology
Year 2
- Communication Law
- Communication Research Methods
- Cross-Cultural Communication
- Introduction to Advertising
- Introduction to Broadcasting
- Introduction to Journalism
- Organisational Communication
- Principles of Public Relations
Year 3
- Final Year Project
- Media Management
- Development Communication
Specialisation (Choose one)
Advertising
- Advertising Copywriting
- Creative Strategy Campaigns
- Integrated Marketing Communication
- Media Planning Analysis
Journalism
- Feature Writing
- News Reporting
- Publication Design & Production
- Digital Journalism
Public Relations
- Public Opinion
- Public Relations & Corporate Identity
- Public Relations Writing
- Special Event Production
Broadcasting
- Broadcasting Production
- Digital Video & Sound Technology
- TV Production Project
- Digital Post Production
General elective** courses (Choose three)
- Consumer Behaviour
- E-Commerce Theory and Applications
- Desktop Publishing & Computer Graphics Editing
- Foundations of Business
- Foundations of Marketing
- Marketing Planning
- Organisational Behaviour
- Principles of Information Technology
- Web Design and Development with Multimedia
- Global Integrated Project
- Introduction to E-Sports
- Commentary on E-Sports Events
- E-Sports Club Operations and Management
Communicative foreign languages (Choose one)
- French
- German
- Japanese
- Mandarin
MPU Subjects
1. Compulsory
- Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisations (Local Students) / Communicating in Malay 2 (International Students)
- Philosophy and Current Issues
- Integrity and Anti-Corruption
- Co-curriculum
- Bahasa Kebangsaan A*
2. Electives (choose one)
- Corporate Social Responsibility
- Design Thinking
- Presentation Skills
* For Malaysian students who do not have a credit in SPM BM.
** For offering of electives, please consult the Head of Programme.
Entry Requirements
Requirements depend on your entry level. Expand for more details.
| Entry Level | Entry Requirements |
|---|---|
| Foundation | Completion of Foundation Programme, Credit in English at SPM level |
| UEC | 5Bs including English |
| STPM | Grade C in 2 subjects or CGPA 2.00, Credit in English at SPM level |
| A-Level | 2 Grade Ds in 2 subjects or CGPA 2.00, Credit in English at SPM level |
| SACE | 5 subjects with ATAR 55 |
| NSW (HSC) | 10 units with ATAR 55 |
| Australian Year 12 | 4 or 5 passes with ATAR of 55 |
| Australian Degree Transfer Program (ADTP) | Completion of ADTP |
| Matriculation/Pre-University | Completion of Matriculation/ Pre-University programme with a minimum CGPA of 2.0, Credit in English at SPM level |
| Diploma | Completion of Diploma in relevant fields with minimum CGPA of 2.0, Credit in English at SPM level |
| Others | Other equivalent qualifications as recognised by the government of Malaysia |
Note:Â International students are subject to meet entry requirements that reflect similar qualifications and experience as stated above.
To find country-specific entry requirements visit our international entry requirement page
Career Opportunities
Explore your career possibilities.
You can launch your career in one of these fields:
- Advertising
- Journalism
- Public Relations
- Broadcasting
Additional information
This syllabus has been designed to meet the requirements of professional bodies while giving students the competitive edge.
Students are taught to understand the characteristics and intricacies of the media’s role in society, in order to convey messages effectively using critical thinking skills. They will master the art of developing key messages and writing news releases in a dynamic manner. Potential journalists will learn the impact of different news and their consequences on society.
