Diploma in Communication & Media (Selangor Campus)
Be an influencer in the media landscape. Designed with the perfect balance of theory and practice, the Diploma in Communication & Media ensures students are grounded with a strong foundation in the communication field and are exposed to real-world experience through industry projects. Students will develop skills and knowledge in areas such as radio and TV production, journalism, digital media, advertising and public relations, and complemented with writing, public speaking and research skills. Students will train in our state-of-the-art creative suites and studios, allowing them access to industry-standard tools and practices.
COURSE STRUCTURE
Year 1
– Critical Thinking & Reading Skills
– Introduction to Communication & Media
– Introduction to Sociology
– Principles of Advertising
– Media, Culture & Society
– Introduction to Radio Production
– Principles of Public Relations
– Introduction to New Media
– Media Research Methods
– Principles of Newswriting & Reporting
– Organisational Communication
– Oral Communication
– Writing and Referencing
Year 2
– Introduction to Film Studies
– Consumer Behaviour
– Creative Strategy
– Introduction to Publication Design
– Principles of Copy Writing
– Media Planning
– Multimedia and Web Development
– Human Communication
– Photo Communication
– Media Law & Ethics
– Practical Training
MPU
– Pengajian Malaysia 2 (Malaysian Students) /Bahasa Melayu Kominikasi 1 (International Students)
– Personal Development Skills
– Society and Development in Malaysia
– Teamwork and Community
– Bahasa Kebangsaan A*
* Bahasa Kebangsaan A is compulsory for all Malaysian students
– without a credit in SPM Bahasa Malaysia.
– without SPM Bahasa Malaysia (applicable to students from UEC, O Level, or other equivalent programs)
Academic Qualification Requirement
SPM / O Levels : Min. 3 Credits inclusive of English
UEC Min : 3 Credits inclusive of English
ENGLISH REQUIREMENT
Local Student : Credit (SPM / 1119 / UEC / O-Levels English)
International Student : Band 5.0 in IELTS; or a min score of 42 (IBT) or 410 (PBT) in TOEFL ; or score 47 and above for Pearson English Test, If English Language requirements are not fulfilled, additional English module(s) may be taken at UOW Malaysia KDU