- The Diploma in Digital Media aims to prepare versatile, and competent digital media practitioners by providing the most up-to-date technology and experiences in a fully digital environment that replicates the industry standards.
- As an industry-driven course, this programme teaches students industry standard software, production protocol and allows students to expand their creative potential through the combination of theories and practical work in many aspects of new media.
Programme Structure
Programme can be completed in 2 Years.
Year 1
- English for Academic Purpose
- Public Speaking
- Fundamentals of Marketing
- Mass Communication and Theories
- Introduction to Communication Research
- Digital Storytelling
- Digital Media Communication
- Human Communications
- Digital Audio Communication
- Introduction to Video/TV Production
- Digital Visual Communications
- News and Feature Writing (Elective)
- Photography (Elective)
- Film Criticism (Elective)
Year 2
- Screen Production Techniques
- Screen Writing
- Graphic Communication
- Digital Media Analytics
- Media Law and Ethics
- Integrated Marketing Communication
- Radio and Podcast Production
- Editing for TV and Film
- Digital Media Advertising
- Entrepeneurship in the Creative Industry
- Practical Component: Mass Communication
MPU Subjects
- Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisations (Local students) / Malay Communication 1B (International students)
- Bahasa Kebangsaan A* / Sustainable Living
- Integrity and Anti-Corruption
- Co-curriculum
* For Malaysian students who do not have a credit in SPM BM.
Entry Requirements
Requirements depend on your entry level. Expand for more details.
| Entry Level | Entry Requirements |
|---|---|
| SPM / SPMV / O-Level | 3 credits including English |
| UEC | 3Bs including English |
| STPM | Pass STPM or its equivalent, with a minimum of Grade C (GP 2.00) in any subject and a credit in English at SPM or its equivalent |
| STAM | Pass STAM with a minimum grade of Maqbul and a credit in English at SPM or its equivalent |
| SKM | Level 3 and pass SPM with a credit in English |
| Certificate | Pass Certificate or its equivalent and a credit in English at SPM or its equivalent; or Pass Certificate in Media and Communication or its equivalent |
| Other | Equivalent qualification recognised by the Malaysian Government |
Note: Credit in English at SPM or equivalent level can be exempted if the entry qualification has an English subject and the achievement is equivalent
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, among others:
- Digital Media Creator
- Digital Media Freelancer
- Content Creator
- Digital Media Specialist
- Broadcaster
- Radio Producer
- Podcast Creator
- Public Relations Executive
- Advertising
- Executive
- Digital Video Producer
Additional information
This syllabus has been designed to meet the requirements of professional bodies while giving students the competitive edge.
- The Diploma in Digital Media aims to prepare versatile, and competent digital media practitioners by providing the most up-to-date technology and experiences in a fully digital environment that replicates the industry standards.
- As an industry-driven course, this programme teaches students industry standard software, production protocol and allows students to expand their creative potential through the combination of theories and practical work in many aspects of new media.
