Bachelor of Mass Communication (Honours) in Advertising and Brand Management

Taylor's University

Subang Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia

Quick Facts

Duration

3 years

Mode

Full-time, On-campus

Intake

Feb, Apr, Sep

Tuition Fees

RM120,000

Course Highlights

  • Ranked #166 in the world for Social Sciences and Management (QS World University Rankings by Subject 2026)
  • Explore communication theories via workshops and real projects with real clients
  • Work with multinational and international companies across various industries during your industry placement
  • Option to transfer overseas to established universities in the UK and Australia

Course Structure

Primary Major: Common Core

  • Introduction to Mass Communication 
  • Visual Communication 
  • Intercultural Communication 
  • Communication Theory
  • New Media and Society 
  • Innovative Media 
  • Media Writing 
  • Media Analytics
  • Media Law and Ethics

Primary Major: Common Core

  • Advertising Fundamentals 
  • Strategic Copywriting 
  • Principles of Marketing 
  • Brand Management 
  • Creative Design for Advertising 
  • Corporate Identity and Branding Design 
  • Research Methods

Primary Major: Common Core

  • Advertising and Brand Management Collaborative Project 
  • Media Planning and Analysis 
  • Research Project 
  • Internship 

University Core: MPU

  • Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban / Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2
  • Falsafah dan Isu Semasa
  • Emotional Intelligence in Action (EI)
  • Kursus Integriti Dan Antirasuah (Integrity And Anti-Corruption) KIAR
  • Social Innovation Project

Note: Students are requested to take Bahasa Kebangsaan A if they do not obtain a Credit for Bahasa Malaysia in SPM.

Flexible Education

You will need to choose one of the packages below

1. Free Electives: Select any five (5) of the Free Electives offered by Taylor's University.

2. Minor: Select one of the Minor packages offered by Taylor's University

3. Second Major: Select one of the Major packages offered by Taylor's University

Note: The free electives, minors and majors offered are subject to availability and you will need to meet the minimum module pre and co-requisite.

Entry Requirements

  • Taylor's Foundation/Diploma: Pass with min. CGPA 2.00
  • Taylor's Foundation in Arts (FIA): Pass with min. CGPA 2.00
  • Taylor's Diploma in Communication (DICM): Pass with min. CGPA 2.00
  • Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM): CC
  • Unified Examination Certificate (UEC):
    • Pass with min. 5Bs including English
    • Students without a Grade B in UEC English may be admitted if the student has a credit in English at SPM or equivalent
  • A Level: Min. DD (2 subjects)
  • AUSMAT (SACEi): Min. ATAR 55
  • Canadian Pre-University (CPU): Min. average of 55% in 6 subjects
  • International Baccalaureate (IB): Min. 24 points in 6 subjects
  • Monash University Foundation Year (MUFY): Overall 50%
  • Other Qualifications:
    • Pass Foundation/Pre-University from any other institution recognised by MOHE with min CGPA 2.0; OR
    • Pass Diploma from any other institution recognised by MOHE with min CGPA 2.0; OR
    • Pass Diploma in Media and Communication or its equivalent (Pre-requisite of credit in English at SPM level or equivalent is not required)
    • Pass Matriculation from an institution recognised by MOHE; OR
    • Any other equivalent qualification recognised by the Malaysian Government.
    • Application via APEL A is allowed under specific requirements.

Prerequisites

  • SPM/O Level with Pre U/Foundation: SPM/O Level or equivalent with 5 credits including English for entry with pre-university/foundation qualification (Except for UEC).
  • SPM/O Level with Diploma: Pass SPM/O Level or equivalent with 3 credits including English for entry with Diploma qualification.

Note: 

  • Candidates without a credit in English at SPM level or its equivalent may be admitted if the STPM / Foundation / Diploma / Matriculation programme contains subjects in English that are equivalent or higher to English at SPM level.

Local Students

  • IELTS, TOEFL, MUET, UEC English: Pass English
  • Taylor's EET: Overall score 5.0
  • Taylor's IEN: Level 2 - Grade C
  • Pre-University/Diploma: Complete Pre-University/Diploma that was conducted in English

International Students

  • IELTS: 5.0
  • Pre-University/Diploma: Complete Pre-University/Diploma that was conducted in English

Estimated Fees

Application fees (non-refundable)

RM650

Tuition fees

RM120,000

Total payable amount

RM120,650

Other savings

Up to RM8,000

  • Bursary

Scholarships

Taylor's University

Subang Jaya, Selangor

Taylor's University Excellence Award

Amount

Up to RM15,000 per year depending on programme

Study Level

Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Bachelor's Degree

Taylor's University

Subang Jaya, Selangor

Taylor's University Talent Scholarship

Amount

Up to 70% tuition fee waiver

Study Level

Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Bachelor's Degree

Taylor's University

Subang Jaya, Selangor

Taylor's University Sports Scholarship

Amount

Up to 70% tuition fee waiver

Study Level

Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Bachelor's Degree

Taylor's University

Subang Jaya, Selangor

Taylor's University Community Scholarship

Amount

Full scholarship

Study Level

Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Bachelor's Degree

Taylor's University

Subang Jaya, Selangor

Taylor's University UEC Prestige Award

Amount

Up to RM14,000 tuition fee waiver per year

Study Level

Bachelor's Degree

Taylor's University

Subang Jaya, Selangor

Taylor's University Merit Scholarship

Amount

Up to 70% tuition fee waiver

Study Level

Diploma, Advanced Diploma, Bachelor's Degree

Taylor's University

Subang Jaya, Selangor

Taylor's UEC Special Award

Amount

Up to RM15,000 per year

Study Level

Bachelor's Degree

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