Diploma in Broadcast Communication

Course Overview

Curriculum

• Introduction to Information Technology
• Introduction to Mass Communication
• Chinese Modern Writing OR Music Appreciation
• Chinese Writing for the Mass Media OR Introduction to Drama
• Malaysia: Cultural & Religious Practices
• Basic Digital Photography
• Mass Media and Society
• Broadcast Writing (Radio)
• Film and Society
• The Modern Electronic Media
• Radio and DJ
• Applied Photography
• Broadcast Writing - Television
• Globalisation & Communication
• Communication Law
• Malaysia & International Relations
• Videography
• Advertising for the Electronic Media
• Translation : BM, English & Chinese OR Translation : BM & English
• Media Ethics
• Industrial Attachment

Language, Mata Pelajaran Pengajian Umum (MPU) and Co-curricular Courses:
English Language, Pengajian Malaysia 2, Bahasa Kebangsaan A, English for Communication, Social & Work Etiquette, Civic Consciousness and Volunteerism, English for IELTS, Co-curricular

*Co-Curricular Courses can be taken in any semester of the study

Entry Requirements

1. SPM - 3 Credits in the relevant subjects
2. O Level - 3 Grade C in the relevant subjects
3. UEC - 3 Grade B in the relevant subjects
4. Certificate - Relevant Certificate accredited by MQA or relevant Skilled/Technical/Vocational Certificate recognised by the Malaysian Government

Compulsory subject:

(1), (2) and (3) must include SPM Credit/ O Level Grade C/ UEC Grade B in English Language

Note:

1. 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.
2. Students without a credit in SPM Bahasa Melayu are required to pass Bahasa Kebangsaan A before the award of Diploma.
3. Equivalent qualifications/qualifications from other Institution of Higher Learning (IHL) will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
4. Information is correct at the point of printing. Subject to the Ministry of Education latest requirements.

Career Prospects

• TV and Radio Programme Production
• Disc Jockeying and Research Writing for Broadcast Media, Television, Radio and Internet-Based Businesses
• Production Houses and Advertising Agencies
• Creative Industries