Diploma in Media Studies
Programme Overview
Programme Overview:
This programme takes the relationships between media and society to a greater height where students are exposed to various actors, interests and issues that revolve around the media systems. Students will acquire knowledge concerning media policies, industries, literacies, audiences, cultures and social concerns. This programme further complements students’ conceptual understanding with research, writing, computing and organisational skills that will enhance their competitiveness in the employment market.
Duration: 2 Years
Intake: June & November
Campus: KL (R2/0323/4/0089A)(08/28)(AA0085)
Academic Progression: Graduates may be admitted into Year 2 of Bachelor of Communication (Honours) in Media Studies.
Programme Outline
Introduction to Information Technology
Introduction to Mass Communication
Chinese Writing for the Mass Media OR Introduction to Drama
Introduction to Human Communication
Malaysia: Cultural & Religious Practices
Film & Society
Mass Media & Society
Introduction to Advertising
Public Opinion & Persuasion
Radio & DJ
The Modern Electronic Media
Malaysian Constitutional Framework& Policies
Communication Law
Production & Publication
Media Planning
Writing for the Mass Media
Media Ethics
Basic Photography
Industrial Attachment
Chinese Creative Writing OR Creative Writing
Language, Mata Pelajaran Pengajian Umum (MPU) and Co-curricular Courses:
Integrative English, Progressive English, Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban, 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
Social Media Expert
Media Crisis Management
Public Communication
Producers of Information
Media Writers
Educators
Media planner
Fees & Financial Aids
Estimated Total Fees: RM19,700 (Malaysian Students), RM36,800 (International Students)
The estimated total fees may vary by 10%
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