Bachelor of Media Studies (Open Channel / SATU)

Universiti Malaya (UM)

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Quick Facts

Duration

3 years

Mode

Full-time, On-campus

Intake

Oct

Tuition Fees

RM61,300

Entry Requirements

  •  SPM / O-Level / Equivalent: Obtain a minimum grade B in English
  • STPM:
    • Malaysian citizen
    • Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
    • Obtained a minimum Grade B- in TWO (2) Subjects
    • Stream: Art and Science stream
  • Matriculation / Foundation:
    • Malaysian citizen
    • Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00 a recognised institution approved by UM Senate
    • Obtained a minimum Grade B- in TWO (2) subjects
    • Stream: Art and Science stream
  • STAM:
    • Malaysian Citizen
    • Obtained a minimum grade of Jayyid Jiddan at Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM)
    • Obtain a minimum grade of Jayyid in TWO (2) subjects at the STAM level
  • Diploma / Equivalent :
    • Malaysian citizen
    • Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00 a recognised institution approved by UM Senate
    • Obtain a minimum grade of B- in TWO (2) subjects at the Diploma level
  • UM SATU Foundation:
    • Malaysian citizen
    • Obtain a minimum CGPA of 3.00
    • Obtain a minimum grade of B- in TWO (2) subjects
  • GCE A-Level:
    • Malaysian citizen
    • Obtain a recognized GCE A-Level qualification
    • Obtain a minimum grade of B in TWO (2) subjects
  • International Baccalaureate (IB):
    • Malaysian citizen
    • Obtain a minimum score of 30 points
    • Obtain at least Grade 5 (HL) / 6 (SL) in TWO (2) subjects
  • AUSMAT:
    • Malaysian citizen
    • Obtain a minimum score of 80 in the Australian Tertiary Admissions Rank (ATAR)
    • Obtain a minimum grade of B in TWO (2) subjects
  • Obtain a minimum of Band 3.0 in MUET for examinations starting from Session 1 of the year 2021, or Band 3.0 for examinations up to the year 2020, according to the validity period on the date of application
  • However, applicants without MUET but with the following results may be considered for conditional admission, provided they fulfill the MUET requirement within ONE (1) academic session:
    • Obtain at least Band 4.5 (Academic) in IELTS;
    • Obtain a minimum score of 33 in TOEFL iBT (Centre-based)

Course Structure

  • Philosophy and Current Issues
  • External Faculty Electives
  • Introduction to Social Sciences and Humanities
  • Introduction to Media Studies
  • Introduction to Media Design
  • Rhetoric and Public Speaking
  • Writing for Media
  • Social Engagement
  • English Communication Course
  • Information Literacy
  • Media and Communication Theories
  • Media Law and Ethics
  • Organizational Communication
  • Screen Production Techniques

Note:

  • *Courses for International Students
  • English Communication Course
  • Introduction to Social Sciences and Humanities
  • News Reporting
  • Editing
  • Programme Elective courses: Choose THREE (3) courses:
    • Photo Journalism
    • Publishing Economy
    • Screen Writing
    • Persuasive Communication
    • Selected Current Issues
    • Media in the Global and Local Contexts
    • Political Communication
    • Communication Management (Offered in Year 2 Semester 1)
  • Appreciation of Ethics and Civilizations
  • Basic Entrepreneurship Culture
  • Malay Language Communication*
  • Media, Culture and Society
  • Programme Elective courses: Choose THREE (3) or FOUR (4) courses:
    • Feature Writing
    • Electronic Publishing
    • Directing: Principles and Practices
    • Marketing Communication
    • Creative Writing
    • Creative Industry Management
    • Broadcast Journalism
  • Co-Curriculum
  • Ethics and Professionalism in Social
  • Techniques and Strategies in Public Relations
  • Project Paper 2
  • Programme Elective courses: Choose THREE (3) courses:
    • Multimedia Production
    • Strategic Event Management
    • Documentary Production
    • Public Relations and Social Media
    • Language Proficiency for Professional
    • Magazine Publishing
    • Citizen Journalism
  • Industrial Training (P1)
  • Industrial Training (P2)
  • Industrial Training

CORE COURSE

  • Introduction to Media Studies
  • Introduction to Media Design
  • Rhetoric and Public Speaking
  • Writing and Media
  • Media and Communication Theories
  • Media Law and Ethics
  • Organizational Communication
  • Screen Production Techniques
  • News Reporting
  • Editing
  • Media, Culture and Society
  • Project Paper 1
  • Techniques and Strategies in Public Relations
  • Project Paper 2
  • Industrial Training

ELECTIVE COURSE (YEAR 2)

Choose TWO (2) courses only

  • Photojournalism
  • Publishing Economy
  • Screen Writing
  • Persuasive Communication
  • Selected Current Issues
  • Media in the Global and Local Contexts
  • Political Communication

Choose three (3) OR four (4) courses only

  • Feature Writing
  • Electronic Publishing
  • Directing: Principles and Practices
  • Marketing Communication
  • Creative Writing
  • Communication Management
  • Creative Industry Management
  • Broadcast Journalism

ELECTIVE COURSE(YEAR 3)

Choose THREE (3) courses only

  • Multimedia Production
  • Strategic Event Management
  • Documentary Production
  • Public Relations and Social Media
  • Language Proficiency for Professionals
  • Magazine Publishing
  • Citizen Journalism

Estimated Fees

Application fees (non-refundable)

RM300

Tuition fees

RM61,300

Other miscellaneous fees

RM500

Total payable amount

RM62,100

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