Quick Facts
Duration
1.5 years
Mode
Full-time, On-campus
Intake
Feb, Apr, Jun, Sep, Nov
Tuition Fees
RM44,760
Course Structure
Core Modules
- Advanced Communication Theories
- Global Communication
- Integrated Marketing Communication
- Issues in New Media
- Organisational Communication
- Research Methodology
- Research Project 1
- Research Project 2 (Max of 15,000 words for both semesters)
- Media Management
- Political Communication
- Asian Cinema
- Risk and Crisis Management
Entry Requirements
Pre-Requisites
- i) 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
- ii) 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
- iii) 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
- iv) 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)
- v) Application via APEL A is allowed.
Notes:
- 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
- Students without a qualification in the related fields or relevant working experience are required to undergo and pass a bridging module.
Estimated Fees
Application fees (non-refundable)
RM800
Tuition fees
RM44,760
Total payable amount
RM45,560
Scholarships
Taylor's University
Subang Jaya, Selangor
Amount
50% tuition fee waiver
Study Level
PhD by Research, PhD by Coursework, Master's Degree by Coursework, Master's Degree by Research
Taylor's University
Subang Jaya, Selangor
Taylor's Postgraduate Special Bursary
Amount
Up to RM13,000 tuition fee waiver
Study Level
PhD by Research, PhD by Coursework, Master's Degree by Coursework, Master's Degree by Research