Diploma in Media Studies
Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology (TAR UMT)
Setapak, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Quick Facts
Duration
2 years
Mode
Full-time, On-campus
Intake
Jun, Nov
Tuition Fees
RM19,700
Course Structure
- Introduction to Information Technology
- Introduction to Mass Communication
- Chinese Writing for the Mass Media OR Introduction to Drama
- Introduction to Human Communication
- Malaysia: Cultural & Religious Practices
- Film & Society
- Mass Media & Society
- Introduction to Advertising
- Public Opinion & Persuasion
- Radio & DJ
- The Modern Electronic Media
- Malaysian Constitutional Framework& Policies
- Communication Law
- Production & Publication
- Media Planning
- Writing for the Mass Media
- Media Ethics
- Basic Photography
- Industrial Attachment
- Chinese Creative Writing OR Creative Writing
Language, Mata Pelajaran Pengajian Umum (MPU) and Co-curricular Courses:
- English for Tertiary Studies
- Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban
- Integrity and Anti-Corruption
- Academic English
- Civic Consciousness and Volunteerism OR Bahasa Kebangsaan A*
- Professional English
- *Co-curricular
Notes:
- *Bahasa Kebangsaan A is compulsory for students without Credit in Bahasa Malaysia at SPM level.
- *Compulsory Co-Curricular Course is taken in the semesters.
Entry Requirements
- SPM: 3 Credits in the relevant subjects
- O Level: 3 Grade C in the relevant subjects
- UEC: 3 Grade B in the relevant subjects
- Certificate:
- Relevant certificate accredited by MQA OR
- Relevant Skilled/Technical/Vocational Certificate recognised by the Malaysian Government.
Compulsory subject:
- SPM Credit/O Level Grade C/UEC Grade B in English Language
Notes:
- a) SPM holders must have at least a pass in Bahasa Melayu and SPM holders from the year 2013 onwards must also have at least a pass in Sejarah.
- b) Students without a credit in SPM Bahasa Melayu are required to pass Bahasa Kebangsaan A before the award of their Diploma.
- 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
RM19,700
Total payable amount
RM19,700