BA (Honours) Mass Communication

R/321/6/0206 (MQA/FA8408)09/26

Course Information

Mode: Onsite
Duration: 3 years
Intakes:

JAN, JUN ,OCT

Campus: First City UC
Type: Full-time Study
Conducted in Malaysia: Yes
Level of Study: Bachelor's Degree Level
Faculty: Faculty of Business, Hospitality and Communication Studies
Awarding Country: Malaysia
Exam Body: Internal Degree, Malaysia

Course Overview

This programme equips students with the relevant skills and in-depth knowledge required to keep up with the ever-changing demands of the media and communications industry.

The programme covers a wide scope of media fundamentals, including public relations and communication, media planning and management as well as practical skills necessary to become an effective communicator.
The programme objectives are to:

  1. Equip students with media & communication knowledge and skills for today’s dynamic and challenging business environment.
  2. Equip students with skills in multimedia, digital communication, digital publishing, photojournalism, and project management.
  3. Equip students with communication, teamwork, leadership, entrepreneurial, social and problem-solving skills.
  4. Produce graduates who can work globally and engage in research and life-long learning.

Curriculum

YEAR 1 (2 SEMESTERS)

  • Public Speaking
  • Introduction To Mass Communication
  • Fundamentals of Public Relations
  • Journalism Studies
  • Communicative English
  • Mass Media and Society
  • Writing For Mass Communication 1
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Integrated Marketing Communication
  • Creative and Critical Thinking

YEAR 2 (2 SEMESTERS)

  • Writing For Mass Communication 2
  • Approaches To Media And Culture
  • Photojournalism
  • Digital Storytelling and Production
  • Audience and Reception Studies
  • Mass Communication Theories
  • Mass Communication Research Methods
  • Principles of Translation
  • Public Opinion and Persuasion
  • Applied Organizational Communication

YEAR 3 (2 SEMESTERS)

  • Communication Law And Ethics
  • Media Planning
  • Asian Media
  • Crisis Management in Communication
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Human Resource Management
  • Communication Technologies
  • Global Media And Communication
  • Mass Communication Project
  • Webpage Design
  • Desktop Publishing
  • Industrial Training

Entry Requirements

  • STPM – Minimum 2Cs and 5 credits in SPM (including English)
  • UEC – Minimum 5Bs (including English)
  • GCE A-LEVEL – Minimum 2Es
  • FOUNDATION / MATRICULATION – Pass with minimum CGPA 2.0
  • DIPLOMA – Pass with minimum CGPA 2.0 in Diploma in Mass Communication / Diploma in Business Administration or its equivalent
  • OTHER QUALIFICATIONS – Equivalent qualifications which are recognized by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency

Career Prospects

  • Media
  • Corporate Communications
  • Advertising
  • Public Relations
  • Marketing
  • Event Management
  • Broadcasting
  • Journalism
  •  

Study Abroad Pathway

Entry into our full-time/part-time Master in Business Administration (MBA) programme with special Alumni tuition fees.

  • All fees are in RM (Ringgit Malaysia) currency unless stated otherwise.

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