Bachelor of Communication (Hons) Media Studies

If you have an innate desire to pursue a career in film, television, print and/or digital communication, then this specialisation is the right option for you. The media studies programme takes an integrated approach and a broader look at media in all its forms, so that our graduates are prepared for both traditional and non-traditional media careers.

Our curriculum allows students to creatively express themselves via journalistic writing and editing for various media platforms, communicating ideas through short films, documentaries, photography and design, as well as media management and marketing.

 

SUBJECTS

Year 1

  • MCH 108 Digital Photography Techniques
  • MCH 101 Introduction to Mass Communication
  • MCH 152 Introduction to Media Writing
  • MCH 106 Information Tech, Mass Media and Society
  • HAA 102 Introduction to Design
  • MCH 120 Introduction to Film
  • MCH 102 Public Speaking
  • MCH 100 Social and Business Communication
  • MCH 110 Video Production Techniques
  • √ Year 1 Free Elective
  • √ Year 1 Free Elective

 

Year 2

  • MCH 250 Communication Theory
  • MCH 208 Communication in the Workplace
  • MCH 212 Documentary Production Techniques
  • MCH 215 Intercultural Communication
  • MCH 221 Media Relations and Management
  • MCH 280 News Writing and Reporting
  • HSO 210 Social Research Methods
  • MCH 251 Theories of Media
  • MCH 210 Writing for Broadcast and New Media
  • √ Year 2 Free Elective
  • √ Year 2 Free Elective

 

Year 3

  • MCH 314 Communication Law and Ethics
  • MCH 333 Feature Writing
  • MCH 390 Honours Thesis
  • MCH 380 News Editing
  • MCH 321 Media Marketing
  • MCH 317 Publication Design
  • MCH 396 Practicum
  • √ Year 3 Free Elective
  • √ Year 3 Free Elective
Overview
INSTITUTION
MODE OF STUDY
Full-time
EDUCATION LEVEL
Degree
CATEGORY
Communications & Media
Intakes and Duration
Jan
3 years
May
3 years
Aug
3 years
October
3 years (*Special intake for new International students only)
Fees
Course Fees
RM67,100
Entry Requirements
HELP Foundation in Arts/ Foundation in Science
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STPM
At least 2 C's
A-Levels
At least 2 Passes
Senior Middle 3 (UEC)
At Least 5 B’s (including English)
CPU
5 passes with a minimum average of 50%
SAM/TEE Examination
At least 5 passes with a university aggregate of 50%
International Baccalaureate
At least 24 points
Matriculation/Foundation
At least CGPA of 2.00
Diploma
At least CPA 2.00
Equivalent qualification
International Student Only
International students who do not have the minimum English language entry requirement can be accepted into the programme. However, they are encouraged to enroll in the university Intensive English Programme (IEP) as a preparatory test and sit for the IELTS or other similar tests. Upon passing the test with 5.0 score or equivalent, students can formally enroll in the faculty programme.
Subjects
Communications & Media

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