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 (R2/321/4/0088)(08/28)(AA0081)
Academic Progression: Graduates may be admitted into Year 2 of Bachelor of Communication (Honours) in Journalism.
Programme Outline
Introduction to Information Technology
Introduction to Mass Communication
Introduction to Human Communication
Chinese Writing for the Mass Media OR Introduction to Drama
Introduction to Journalism
Mass Media and Society
Writing for the Electronic Media
Fundamentals of Web Design
Translation for Media
Malaysia: Cultural & Religious Practices
Basic Audio and Video Production
Digital Storytelling
Media Ethics
Photojournalism
Chinese Creative Writing OR Creative Writing
Malaysian Constitutional Framework and Policies
Communication Law
Copy Editing
Production & Publication
Media in Malaysia
Industrial Attachment
Podcasting
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 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
Journalists
Writers
Reporters
Copy Editors
Editors
Communications Executive
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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