Diploma in Journalism

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Programme Overview

Programme Overview:

This programme caters for students who wish to develop a successful career in the journalism and media industry. With industry driven content, the programme offers a teaching and experiential learning experience that prepares students with enhanced and progressive skills for professional media reporting. With a focus on an enriching learning experience, the programme prepares students for a challenging and fast evolving media world. The programme also explores the local Malaysian and global media context to produce graduates that are highly employable in the industry. 

Duration: 2 Years

Intake: June & November

Campus: KL (R2/0321/4/0088)(08/28)(AA0081)

Academic Progression: Graduates may be admitted into Year 2 of Bachelor of Communication (Honours) in Journalism.


Programme Outline

Language, Mata Pelajaran Pengajian Umum (MPU) and Co-curricular Courses:

Integrative English, Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban, Progressive English, Integrity and Anti Corruption, Civic Consciousness and Volunteerism OR Bahasa Kebangsaan A*is compulsory for students without Credit in Bahasa Malaysia at SPM level  , *Co-curricular

*compulsory Co-Curricular Course is taken in the semesters stated in programme structure in student’s programme handbook.

Minimum Entry Requirements

Note:

a) SPM holders must have at least a pass in Bahasa Melayu and SPM holders from Year 2013 onwards must also have at least a pass in Sejarah.
b) Students without a credit in SPM Bahasa Melayu are required to pass Bahasa Kebangsaan A before the award of Diploma.
c) Equivalent qualifications/qualifications from other Institution of Higher Learning (IHL) will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
d) Subject to the Ministry of Higher Education latest requirements. 

Career Prospects

Fees & Financial Aids

Estimated Total Fees: RM20,000 (Malaysian Students), RM37,500 (International Students)

The estimated total fees may vary by 10%

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Financial Aid

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Contact

Programme Leader

Diploma in Journalism
Cik Lee Soo Hui
Email: leesh@tarc.edu.my

Bachelor of Communication (Honours) in Journalism
Encik Satwant Singh A/L Karam Singh
Email: satwants@tarc.edu.my