Bachelor of Communication (Honours) in Journalism
Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology (TAR UMT)
Setapak, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Quick Facts
Duration
3 years
Mode
Full-time, On-campus
Intake
Jun, Nov
Tuition Fees
RM37,500
Course Structure
- Introduction to Mass Communication
- Introduction to Journalism
- Media in Malaysia
- Media Law
- Digital Storytelling
- Photojournalism
- News Subediting
- Chinese Creative Writing OR Creative Writing
- Interviewing for Journalism
- Local News Reporting
- Persuasive Writing for Media
- Online Journalism
- Communication Theories
- Television Production
- Communication Research Methods
- Statistical Analysis for Communication
- Media Management and Competition
- Sports Journalism
- Industrial Attachment
- Mobile Journalism
- Broadcast Journalism
- Journalism Research
- Journalism Ethics and Issues
- Feature Writing
- Final Year Applied Journalism Project
- Global Journalism OR Citizen Journalism OR War and Conflict Reporting
- PR Practices in Malaysia OR Intercultural Communication OR Music Journalism
Language, Mata Pelajaran Pengajian Umum (MPU) and Co-curricular Courses:
- English for Tertiary Studies
- Academic English
- English for Career Preparation
- Tamadun Islam dan Asia
- Contemporary Malaysian Issues
- Hubungan Etnik
- Critical Thinking OR MPU-3213 Bahasa Kebangsaan A
- Co-curricular Year One Intake: Co-Curricular Course must be taken in Year 1, Semester 3
Notes:
- *Co-Curricular Courses can be taken in any semester of the study.
- Diploma Promoted Year 2 Intake: Co-Curricular Course must be taken in Year 3, Semester 1.
- *MPU-3213 Bahasa Kebangsaan A is applicable to students without credit in SPM Bahasa Melayu only.
Entry Requirements
- STPM: Grade C in 2 relevant subjects
- A Level: Grade D in 2 relevant subjects
- UEC: Grade B in 5 relevant subjects
- Other IHL: Relevant Foundation/ Diploma accredited by MQA
- TAR UMT: Foundation in Arts (Track C) OR Relevant Diploma
Compulsory subject:
- STPM, A Level, UEC, TAR UMT and Other IHL qualifications must include SPM Credit/ O Level Grade C/ UEC Grade B in English Language.
Note:
- a) Students without a credit in SPM Bahasa Melayu are required to pass Bahasa Kebangsaan A before the award of their Bachelor Degree.
- b) TAR UMT Diploma will be accepted on credit transfer into Bachelor Degree programmes.
- c) Equivalent qualifications or qualifications from other Institutions of Higher Learning (IHL) will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
- d) Subject to the Ministry of Higher Education’s latest requirements.
Estimated Fees
Application fees (non-refundable)
RM0
Tuition fees
RM37,500
Total payable amount
RM37,500