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Bachelor (Hons) Mass Communication

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UCSI University Malaysia(Kuala Lumpur)

Bachelor (Hons) Mass Communication

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UCSI University Malaysia(Kuala Lumpur)

Bachelor (Hons) Mass Communication

Qualification
Bachelor's Degree
Duration
3 years
Intake
JanJanMayMaySepSep
English Requirement
IELTS 5.0
Offer Letter
Free
Class Type
Physical
Course Fee for International Students
First year from MYR 22,060 excludes 6% SST & other fees
Estimated total tuition from ~MYR 68,330 3 years programme
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The Bachelor (Hons) Mass Communication at UCSI University Malaysia offers pathways in film and television, journalism, and marketing and communications, preparing students for careers in the media industry. Graduates have achieved impressive accomplishments, such as starting their own digital media companies, working with top public relations firms, and writing for leading newspapers. The program equips students with a deep understanding of the industry's dynamics, enabling them to become trailblazers in their chosen field.

Entry Requirements

 

Academic Requirements

STPM

Passed at least two (2) subjects with a minimum Grade C (GP 2.00) in any two (2) subjects

A-Level

Passed at least two (2) subjects with a minimum Grade D in any two (2) subjects

UEC

A minimum of 5 credits B6 including English. Applicant without credit in English (UEC) but obtained credit in English (SPM) qualified for enrolment.

International Baccalaureate

Minimum score of 26/42 for six subjects (A Minimum of Grade 4 for credit transfer – Year 1)

Matriculation

A minimum CGPA of 2.0 and credit in English at SPM or its equivalent

Australia Year 12

Minimum mark of 60%

Canadian Pre-U

Minimum mark of 60%

UCSI Foundation in Arts

Completed (minimum CGPA 2.0/4.0)

Diploma or equivalent

Completed (minimum CGPA 2.0/4.0)

Diploma in Media & Communication or equivalent

Completed (minimum CGPA 2.0/4.0)

Diploma in Psychology

Completed (minimum CGPA 2.0/4.0)

English requirement has been changed to min entry requirement that is IELTS 5.0 and TOEFL 500 (programme standard page 25)

For international students:

In the event that the English Language Requirements are not met, student may be offered a “Conditional Offer” with the condition English competency is met through university’s English module.

Note: The credit requirement in English at the SPM level can be waived if the said qualification includes English subject/s and its achievement is equivalent to or exceeds the credit requirement of the subject at the SPM level.

FOUNDATION IN ARTS

Academic Requirements

SPM / O-Level

Minimum 5 credits including credit in English

UEC

Minimum 3 credits

Other qualifications deemed equivalent to STPM / A-Level by Malaysian Qualifications Agency

Minimum overall average of 60%

Other qualifications deemed equivalent to SPM / O-Level by Malaysian Qualifications Agency

Minimum overall average of 60%

**Equivalency of qualification in accordance to Malaysian Qualification Agency standards

Future Careers 

Broadcasting, Film, Media, Advertising, Public Relations / Corporate Communications, Journalism, Event Management, Photojournalism, Journalist, Advertising Project Manager/Executive, Fashion Photographer, Film Director, TV Correspondent, Linguist, Publication Officer, Writer, Public Relations Specialists, Diplomatic Service Officer, Brand Management, Editor, Researchers, Corporate Social Responsibility Officer, Broadcast Manager, Creative Director, Newscaster.

 

Year 1

  • Introduction to Mass Communication
  • Basic Photography
  • Visual Communication
  • Introduction to Public Speaking
  • Introduction to Video Production
  • Fundamentals of Management
  • Writing For Mass Communication
  • University Life (MPU-U2)
  • Co-operative Placement 1
  • Extra-curricular Learning Experience 1 (MPU - U4 )​

 

Major Electives – Choose 3

  • Introduction to Advertising
  • Film Studies
  • Introduction to Public Relations
  • Introduction to Journalism
  • Fundamentals of Marketing​
MPU (Compulsory Subjects) - Applicable for International Students
  • Malaysian Studies (MPU - U1)
  • Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 3 (MPU - U1)
  • Religions in Malaysia (MPU - U3)

Year 2

Core Courses

  • Creative Content Development
  • Mass Communication Research 1
  • Design & Thinking
  • New Media Studies
  • Co-operative Placement 2
  • Extra-curricular Learning Experience 2 (MPU - U4)

Year 3

Core Courses

  • ​Media, Law & Ethics
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Alternative Voices and Issues in Mass Communication
  • Mass Communication Project
  • Mass Communication Research 2
  • Cooperative Placement 3
  • Extracurricular Learning Experience 3 (MPU - U4)​

 

Free Elective - Choose 3

  • Video Editing
  • New Media Production and Strategies
  • Corporate Social Responsibility and Event Management
  • Pop Culture
  • Advertising Campaign
  • Introduction to Psychology
  • Organisational Behaviour
  • Introduction to Political Science
  • Critical Issues
  • Future Directions, Future Casting
  • Thinking and Being

 

Mass Communication Pathways – Choose One Pathway

Pathways – (to be taken in Year 2 and Year 3)

Film & Television – Pathway Courses – (Students are required to take all 6 courses including capstone course+1 additional course from other pathway)

  • Film Production
  • Film Appreciation
  • Documentary Production
  • Directing and Aesthetics
  • Scriptwriting
  • TV Production (CAPSTONE COURSE)

Journalism – Pathway Courses – (recommended to take 4 courses from selected pathway in Year 2, 3 courses in Year 3)

Journalism – (Students are required to take all 6 courses including capstone course+1 additional course from other pathway)

  • Photojournalism
  • Editing
  • Feature Writing
  • New Media Journalism
  • Broadcast Journalism
  • Media Publishing for Print and New Media (CAPSTONE COURSE)

Marketing Communications – Pathway Courses – (Students are required to take all 6 courses including capstone course+1 additional course from other pathway)
  • Creative Copywriting
  • Marketing Strategies
  • Brand Communication
  • Consumer Behavior
  • Media Planning & Management
  • Integrated Marketing Communication Campaign (CAPSTONE COURSE)

General Courses (MPU) are compulsory for all students.

U1
For foreign students:
  1. Philosophy and Contemporary Issues
  2. Communication in Bahasa Melayu 3
    (Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 3)
U2
University life
U3
Malaysian Experiential Tourism
U4
Extra-curricular Learning Experience 1 to 3
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