Diploma in Mass Communication (Journalism)

About this course

This programme is catered for students who wish to develop a successful career in journalism and the media industry. The programme equips students with practical skills for media reporting with an emphasis on hands-on learning experience.With industry relevant content, the programme offers a holistic learning experience that produces graduates that are employable in the journalism and media industry.

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:
a) SPM holders must have at least a pass in Bahasa Melayu and SPM holders from Year 2013 onwards must have a t least a past in Sejarah.

Curriculum

• Introduction to Information Technology
• Introduction to Mass Communication
• Introduction to Human Communication
• Chinese Writing for the Mass Media OR Introduction to Drama
• Mass Media and Society
• Writing for the Electronic Media
• Journalism I
• The Malaysian Mass Media
• Introduction to Electronic Publishing
• Malaysia: Cultural & Religious Practices
• Journalism II
• Media Ethics
• Photojournalism
• Chinese Creative Writing OR Creative Writing
• Malaysian Constitutional Framework and Policies
• Communication Law
• Copy Editing
• Malaysia and International Relations
• Production & Publication
• Translation: BM & English OR Translation: BM, English & Chinese
• 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