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:
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English Language, Pengajian Malaysia 2, Bahasa Kebangsaan A, English for Communication, Social & Work Etiquette, Civic Consciousness and Volunteerism, English for IELTS, Co-curricular