Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Journalism in Chinese Media
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)
Kajang, Selangor, Malaysia
Quick Facts
Duration
3 years
Mode
Full-time, On-campus
Intake
Feb, Jun, Oct
Tuition Fees
RM49,600
Course Highlights
- Ranked #109 in QS Asia University Rankings 2026 and #301-350 in THE Asia University Rankings 2026
- One of Malaysia's leading private universities that offer accessible and affordable programmes
- Produced over 79,000 graduates since its inaugural convocation in 2005
Course Structure
- Basic Photo Journalism 基础新闻摄影
- Chinese Language Media in World Context 世界中文媒体
- Chinese Media Advertising 中文广告学
- Chinese Publication and Marketing 中文出版与行销
- Co-Curriculum
- Communicative English
- Design Studio
- Elective I
- English for Mass Communication
- History of Chinese Language Newspapers in Malaysia and Singapore 马新华文报业史
- Journalistic Writing I 新闻写作（一）
- Malaysian Chinese Society and Education 马来西亚华人社会与教育
- MPU1
- National Language/Other Languages
- Theory and Principles of Journalism 新闻学原理
- Broadcast Journalism
- Business Reporting
- Communication Research Methods
- Constitutional Development in Malaysia
- Elective II
- Feature Writing
- International Politics and Organisations 国际政治与组织
- Internet Journalism Journalistic Writing II 新闻写作（二）
- Media and Communication Theories
- MPU1**
- News Translation Newspaper and Periodical Editing 报章与杂志编辑
- Sun Zi's Art of War and Business Strategies
- Communication Law
- Data Journalism 新闻数据
- Entrepreneurship Ethics in Media Communication
- Industrial Training 工业培训
- Opinion Writing
- Page Setting in Chinese Language 中文排版
- Project 论文
Elective I (Choose 1):
- Communication in Interpersonal Relationships
- Confucianisms and Modern Society
- Fundamentals of Psychology
- Introduction to Advertising
- Introduction to Sociology
- Understanding Politics: State, Nation and Government
Elective II (Choose 1):
- Chinese Language and Rhetoric 汉语与修辞
- Cultural Studies 文化研究
Entry Requirements
- STPM:
- Minimum 2 Passes of Grade C (and pass in SPM Bahasa Cina/equivalent*)
- Credit in SPM English Language
- A Level:
- Minimum 2 Passes of minimum Grade D (and pass in SPM Bahasa Cina/equivalent)
- Must have a pass in English language at SPM/equivalent*
- Unified Examination Certificate (UEC):
- Grade B in 5 subjects (and pass in SPM Bahasa Cina/equivalent*)
- Credit in SPM English Language/Grade B in UEC English Language/equivalent
- South Australian Matriculation (SAM):
- Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) 70 and Grade B in 2 relevant subjects (a pass in SPM Bahasa Cina/equivalent*)
- Must have a pass in English language at SPM/equivalent
- Canadian Pre-University (CPU):
- 70% in 2 relevant subjects (and 4 other subjects and a pass in SPM Bahasa Cina/equivalent*)
- Must have a pass in English language at SPM/equivalent
- Foundation in Arts, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman
- Foundation in Science, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman
- Foundation from other Institutions of Higher Learning in the relevant field
- Matriculation Certificate, Ministry of Education in the relevant field
- Diploma, Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology (TAR UMT) in the relevant field
- Diploma from other Institutions of Higher Learning in the relevant field
- Other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government (AND pass in SPM Bahasa Cina/equivalent*)
- Note: All the above qualifications MUST have a credit in SPM/O Level English Language/equivalent (not applicable for qualifications conducted fully in English language BUT must have a pass in SPM/equivalent)
- Those without a pass in SPM Bahasa Cina must undergo and pass the admission interview and writing assessment. The purpose of the interview is to gauge a candidate's Chinese language proficiency in terms of his/her listening, understanding, and articulation. The writing assessment is designed to evaluate the candidate's Chinese language writing proficiency.
- IELTS: 5.0
- TOEFL iBT: 42
- SPM English Language/O Level English Language: Credit
- MUET: Band 3
- Cambridge English/Linguaskill: 154
- UEC English Language: Grade B
Estimated Fees
Application fees (non-refundable)
RM0
Tuition fees
RM49,600
Other miscellaneous fees
RM3,600
Total payable amount
RM53,200
Scholarships
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)
Sungai Long, Selangor
UTAR Scholarship for Top Achievers (Undergraduate)
Amount
Up to 100% tuition fee waiver
Study Level
Bachelor's Degree
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)
Sungai Long, Selangor
Amount
Tuition fee waiver
Study Level
Bachelor's Degree
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)
Sungai Long, Selangor
UTAR Sports & Talent Scholarship
Amount
Up to 100% tuition fee waiver
Study Level
Foundation, Bachelor's Degree
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)
Sungai Long, Selangor
Tan Sri (Dr.) Lim Goh Tong - UTAR Scholarship Fund
Amount
Up to 100% tuition fee waiver
Study Level
Foundation, Bachelor's Degree