Course Details

Diploma in Communication Studies

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Description
Diploma in Communication Studies is designed for those who would like to understand and appreciate the various media channels and forms of communication. The programme also provides students with the necessary skillsets that they would need in the field of communication such as Journalism, Creative Thinking, Public Speaking and more.
Field of Study

Communication & Broadcasting

Duration (Years)

2 years 4 months

Course Fees

RM 25,200 (USD 6,000)

MQA No.

[N/321/4/0243(MQA/PA 7503)02/23] [N-DL/321/4/0244(MQA/PA 7504)02/23]
Intake (Month)

Jan, April, Sept

SPM/STPM

Pass SPM with at least three (3) credits in any subjects including English. Pass STPM with a minimum of Grade C (NGMP 2.00) in any subject and credit in English in SPM or its equivalent. Pass STAM with a minimum Grade Maqbul and credit in English in SPM or its equivalent. Pass SKM Level 3 AND pass in SPM with credit in English. KKM Level 3 or its equivalent with minimum CGPA 2.0 AND credit in English in SPM or its equivalent.
UEC

Pass UEC or its equivalent, with a minimum of Grade B in three (3) subjects; including English
Other

Pass Certificate in Media and Communication (Level 3) or its equivalent, with a minimum CGPA of 2.00; Any other equivalent qualifications recognized by the Malaysian Government. Applicants into the Diploma’s programmes (level 5, MQF) through APEL, must be a Malaysian citizen aged more than 20 years of age in the year of application with relevant work experience/ prior experiential learning and passed APEL assessment.
English Requirements

IELTS 5

Semester 1

English 1
Introduction to Mass Communication
Principles of Journalism
Semester 2

English 2
Principles of Advertising
Principles of Broadcasting
Visual Communications
Human Communication
Psychology of Communication
Semester 3

Pengajian Malaysia 2/Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 1(Int)
English 3
Creative Thinking
Public Speaking
Desktop Publishing
Persuasive Communication
Semester 4

Media and Society
Media Appreciation
Event Management
Semester 5

Skill Enhancement/ Bahasa Kebangsaan A
Culture and Society
Organizational Communication
Communication Theories
Writing for Mass Media
Semester 6

Co Curriculum - Community Service
New Media
Media and Culture
Communication Law and Ethics
Communication Research Methods
Project Management
Semester 7

Industrial Training

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