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Bachelor of Communication (Hons) Journalism
About
The Bachelor of Communication (Honours) Journalism programme is designed to adapt to the evolving journalism industry, ensuring that students develop expertise in their chosen areas. The curriculum integrates traditional and non-traditional journalism methods with emerging media trends, providing a comprehensive approach to news reporting and storytelling.
The programme has been updated to incorporate the Fourth Industrial Revolution, with a strong emphasis on Multimedia Journalism, preparing graduates to navigate the rapidly changing media landscape.
Key facts
| Qualification | Bachelor's Degree |
| Study mode | Full-time |
| Duration | 3 years |
| Intakes | February, June, November |
| Tuition (Local students) | $ 0 |
| Tuition (Foreign students) | $ 15,532 |
Subjects
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Journalism
Duration
3 years
Tuition fees
| Description | Local students | Foreign students |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | $ 0 | $ 15,532 |
| Miscellaneous fees | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total estimated cost of attendance | $ 0 | $ 15,532 |
| Estimated cost per year | $ 0 | $ 5,177 |
Estimated cost as reported by the institution. There may be additional administrative fees. Please contact for the latest information.
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Admissions
Intakes
Entry Requirements
Any of these:
- STPM: Grade C in any 2 subjects+Credit in English at SPM / equivalent.
- STAM: Minimum grade of Jayyid+Credit in English at SPM / equivalent.
- A-Level: Grade D in any 2 subjects+Pass in English at SPM / equivalent.
- UEC: Grade B in 5 subjects+Credit in English at SPM / equivalent.
- SAM: ATAR 70 and Grade B in any 2 subjects+Pass in English at SPM / equivalent.
- CPU: Average of 70% in any 6 subjects+Pass in English at SPM / equivalent.
- IB Diploma: Minimum 24 points+Pass in English at SPM / equivalent.
- Foundation / Matriculation / Diploma: Minimum CGPA of 2.00+Credit in English at SPM / equivalent*.
- Diploma in Media and Communication: Minimum CGPA of 2.00.
- Other equivalent qualifications: Recognised by the Malaysian Government+Credit in English at SPM / equivalent*.
* If the qualification was conducted fully in English, only a pass in SPM English is required.
English Language Requirements:
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Malaysian Applicants: Credit in SPM English / Grade C in O-Level English / Grade B in UEC English / MUET Band 3 / IELTS 5.0 / TOEFL 40 (iBT) / TOEFL 7.5 (Essentials) / PTE 47 / Cambridge English 154 / OET 100 / ELS CIEP Level 107 (Not applicable for A-Level, SAM, CPU, or qualifications fully conducted in English, but must have a pass in English at SPM level or equivalent).
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International Applicants: IELTS 5.0 / MUET Band 3 / TOEFL 40 (iBT) / TOEFL 7.5 (Essentials) / PTE 47 / Cambridge English 154 / OET 100 / ELS CIEP Level 107 / Equivalent (Not applicable for qualifications fully conducted in English or applicants from countries where English is the official language, but must have a pass in English at SPM level or equivalent).
Curriculum
Year 1
- Co-curriculum
- Desktop Publishing
- Digital Photojournalism
- Elective I
- English for Mass Communication
- Entrepreneurship
- Introduction to Advertising
- Introduction to Mass Communication
- Introduction to Political Science
- Journalism Studies
- MPU1*
- Multimedia Content Production I
- Multimedia Content Production II
- News Reporting and Writing
- Sun Zi's Art of War and Business Strategies
Year 2
- Broadcast Journalism
- Business Journalism
- Communication Research Methods
- Communication Theories
- Contemporary Malaysian Politics
- Data Journalism
- Design for Media
- Digital Communication Technology
- Feature Writing
- Integrated Marketing Communication
- Introduction to Comparative Politics
- Introduction to Sociology
- MPU1**
- MPU3
- National Language / Other Language
- Public Administration
Year 3
- Culture and Communication
- Feature Writing
- Final Year Project I
- Final Year Project II
- Industrial Training
- Media Law and Ethics
- Multimedia Management
- Politics and Media in the Digital Age
Elective I - Choose 1 course(s)
- Interpersonal Communication
- Oral Communication And Interpersonal Skills
MPU 1* - Choose 1 course
- Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban - For Local Students
- Philosophy and Current Issues - For International Students
MPU 1** - Choose 1 course
- Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2 - For International Students
- Falsafah dan Isu Semasa - For Local Students
MPU 3 - Choose 1 course(s)
- Development Trends in Malaysia
- Malaysian Economy
National Language/Other Languages - Choose 1 course(s)
- Bahasa Kebangsaan (A) - For Malaysian only, without SPM-BM credit
- Communication Tamil For Health Sciences
- Introduction to French
- Introduction to German Language
- Introduction to Japanese
- Introduction to Korean
- Introduction to Tamil Language
- Introduction to Thai Language
Co-curriculum - Choose 1 course(s)
- Art, Craft, and Design
- Arts and Cultural Performance
- Business Plan Writing & Preparation
- Community Project
- Critical Thinking, Creative Thinking and Problem Solving
- Language, Culture and Social Study Aboard
- Leadership and Teambuilding
- Managing Personal Finance
- Music Performance
- Management of Martial Arts Activity
- Management of Sports Activity
- Oral Communication
- Social Entrepreneurship Project
- Study Soft Skills and/or Life Skills Abroad
- Team Work and Collaborative Project
- Work Ethics and EQ