Bachelor of Communication (Honours) Broadcasting
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)
Kajang, Selangor, Malaysia
Quick Facts
Duration
3 years
Mode
Full-time, On-campus
Intake
Feb, Jun, Oct
Tuition Fees
RM49,950
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
- Advertising Copywriting
- Co-Curriculum
- Communicative English
- Elective I
- Elective II
- Fundamentals of Imagery & Composition
- Introduction to Advertising
- Introduction to Broadcasting
- Introduction to Mass Communication
- MPU1
- Multimedia Design and Applications
- National Language/Other Language
- Public Speaking
- Screenplay and Scriptwriting
- Sun Zi's Art of War and Business Strategies
- Approaches to Communication Research
- Communication Law
- Creative Strategy for Advertising
- Digital Audio Production
- Elective III
- English for Mass Communication
- Malaysian Media and Culture
- Media and Communication Theories
- Media Planning
- MPU1**
- Radio Broadcasting
- Television Production I
- Television Studies
- Broadcast Journalism
- Ethics in Media Communication
- Industrial Training
- New Media and Communication
- Project
- Television Production II
Elective I (Choose 1):
- Creative Writing Skills
- English Grammar in Context
- English Pronunciation and Speaking
- English Vocabulary
Elective II (Choose 1):
- Film Studies
- Fundamentals of Psychology
- Malaysia: Cultural and Religious Practices
Elective III (Choose 1):
- Audience & Reception Studies
- Communication in Interpersonal Relationships
- Entrepreneurship
Entry Requirements
- STPM: 2 Grade C including credit in SPM English Language
- A Level:
- 2 Grade D in the relevant subjects
- Must have a pass in English language at SPM/equivalent
- Unified Examination Certificate (UEC): Grade B in 5 relevant subjects including 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 of the relevant subjects
- Must have a pass in English language at SPM/equivalent
- Canadian Pre-University (CPU):
- Average of 70% in 2 relevant subjects (and 4 other subjects)
- 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 including a credit in SPM/O Level English Language/equivalent (not applicable for qualifications conducted fully in English language BUT must have a pass in English language at SPM/equivalent)
- Matriculation Certificate, Ministry of Education including a credit in SPM/O Level English Language/equivalent (not applicable for qualifications conducted fully in English language BUT must have a pass in English language at SPM/equivalent)
- Diploma, Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology (TAR UMT)
- Diploma from other Institutions of Higher Learning recognized by the Malaysian Government with minimum CGPA 2.00 including a credit in SPM/O Level English Language/equivalent (not applicable for qualifications conducted fully in English language BUT must have a pass in English language at SPM/equivalent)
- Other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government including a credit in SPM/O Level English Language/equivalent (not applicable for qualifications conducted fully in English language BUT must have a pass in English language at SPM/equivalent)
- 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
RM49,950
Other miscellaneous fees
RM3,600
Total payable amount
RM53,550
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