Diploma in Communication and Media Studies

Course Overview

Curriculum

• Introduction to Communication and Media Studies
• Public Speaking Skills
• Fundamentals of Journalism
• Communication, Culture and Society
• Media Writing 1
• Fundamentals of Advertising
• Introduction to Electronic Publishing
• The New Media
• Fundamentals of Public Relations
• Media Writing 2
• Introduction to Communication Theories and Research
• Basic Photography Skills
• Music Appreciation (Elective) or Introduction to Drama (Elective)
• Malaysian Legal Framework and Policies in Communication
• Social Media and Applications
• Basic Publication Skills
• Basic Video Production
• Persuasive Communication
• Industrial Attachment

Language, Mata Pelajaran Pengajian Umum (MPU) and Co-curricular Courses:
English Language, Pengajian Malaysia 2, Bahasa Kebangsaan A, English for Communication, Social and 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

• Advertising
• Public relations
• Print media and electronic media
• Writers
• Producers of information
• Media planner