Diploma in Communication and Media Studies

Perak (R/321/4/0213)(04/27)(MQA/FA 7542)

Course Information

Mode: Onsite
Duration: 2 years
Intakes:

 June & November

Campus: Perak
Type: Full-time Study
Conducted in Malaysia: Yes
Level of Study: Diploma Level
Faculty: Faculty of Communication and Creative Industries
Awarding Country: Malaysia
Exam Body: Internal Qualification, Malaysia
Fees: 19,800

Course Overview

This programme is designed to equip communication graduates with new skills required for the digital economy. Theories and practices blended with industry know-how in the ‘new forms’ of the communication industry will be given priorities in this programme. Part of the programme content that makes our graduates content creators includes courses such as the new media, digital publishing, video production, web design and social media analytics. Another part of the programme that nurtures our graduates to be creative and critical thinkers includes speaking and writing courses, research skills and communication projects. Thus, graduates of this programme who understand inter-cultural communication, integrated marketing communication across various media platforms, collaborative projects with diverse resources, new media tools and other evolving communication platforms are expected to be effective communicators in the workplace. 

Achievement

Graduates may be admitted into Year 2 of Bachelor of  Communication Studies (Honours).

Curriculum

  • Communications Executives
  • Media Producers
  • Copywriters
  • Social Media Manager
  • Web Content Writers
  • MarComm Executives
  • Media Researcher
  • Creative Content Provider
  • Corporate Communication Executives

Language, Mata Pelajaran Pengajian Umum (MPU) and Co-curricular Courses:

Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban, English for Tertiary Studies, Academic English, Professional English, Bahasa Kebangsaan A, Social and Work Etiquette, Integrity and Anti-Corruption, *Co-curricular

*Co-Curricular Courses (Year 1 Semester 1) 

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. Subject to the Ministry of Education latest requirements.

Career Prospects

  • Communications Executives
  • Media Producers
  • Copywriters
  • Social Media Manager
  • Web Content Writers
  • MarComm Executives
  • Media Researcher
  • Creative Content Provider
  • Corporate Communication Executives
  • All fees are in RM (Ringgit Malaysia) currency unless stated otherwise.

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