Master of Communication

Key Modules

• 1Programme Structure
• 2Core Modules
• 3Advanced Communication Theories
• 4Global Communication
• 5Integrated Marketing Communication
• 6Issues in New Media
• 7Organisational Communication
• 8Research Methodology
• 9Research Project 1
• 10Research Project 2 (Max of 15,000 words for both semesters)
• 11Note:
• 12Media Management
• 13Political Communication
• 14Asian Cinema
• 15Risk and Crisis Management

Entry Requirements

• A Bachelor’s Degree (Level 6, MQF) in Media and Communication with a minimum CGPA of 2.50, as accepted by the HEP Senate; or
• A Bachelor’s Degree (Level 6, MQF) in Media and Communication with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 and not meeting a CGPA of 2.50 can be accepted subject to rigorous internal assessment as determined by the HEP; or
• Any other Bachelor’s Degree (Level 6, MQF) (Non-Media and Communication) with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 can be accepted, subject to a rigorous internal assessment and prerequisite courses determined by the HEP; or
• Other qualifications equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree (Level 6, MQF) in Media and Communication or related fields recognised by the Government of Malaysia must undergo rigorous internal assessment (the requirement of CGPA is based on item i – ii)
• Application via APEL A is allowed.
• Rigorous assessments can be done through interviews, portfolios, written tests, video resumes or any form of assessment as stipulated by the HEP. For candidates from non-media graduate backgrounds, a rigorous assessment should include an English proficiency test requirement.
• Candidates who have not passed the rigorous internal assessment, the HEP can determine for the candidate to be re-assessed for entry to the programme by passing preparatory courses as determined by the HEP before entering the programme. This process is subject to the HEP Senate / Academic Board’s approval.
• The prerequisite courses should cover a minimum of 6 to 9 credits of the common knowledge area in Media and Communication such as theories, media and society, or fundamentals of communication, that are equivalent to a level 6 in the MQF. The prerequisite courses are to be offered outside the curriculum structure
• For International Student
• IELTS 6.0 / TOEFL 60 (May join IEN preparatory course and achieve the IELTS score)
• The validity of the IELTS or equivalent is within 2 years from the date of the examination.
• Students without a qualification in the related fields or relevant working experience requires to undergo and pass a bridging module.
• All information is subject to change. The above entry requirements serve as a guideline. Readers are responsible to verify the information by contacting the university’s Admissions Department.

Career Prospects

• Account Manager
• Brand Manager
• Corporate Communication Manager
• Creative Director
• Marketing Communication Director
• Media Specialist
• Public Relations Consultant
• Sales and Promotion Manager
• Senior Media Planner
• Strategic Corporate Communication Director