By Research

Master of Arts in Communication (N/321/7/0240) (10/25) (MQA/PA 13942)

Programme Overview:

The Master of Arts in Communication programme offered by TAR UMT is designed to produce graduates who are trained with advanced knowledge, practical and analytical skills required for problem identification, research design and data analysis. It also prepares graduates with problem solving, scientific skills and a solid media and communication background for career development and enhanced innovation to further academic pursuit in doctorate level and research outcomes that are relevant to the national and international context.

Intake:

Rolling Intake (throughout the year)

Duration:

Full time (Malaysian & International students) - 2 years

Part time (Malaysian students ONLY) - 3 years

Campus:

KL Main Campus

Compulsory

  • Research Methodology
  • Theories in Communication and Cultural Studies
  • Master Research

Career Prospects

  • Media Planner
  • Account Executive
  • Media Planner Executive
  • Strategy Planning Executive
  • Insight Executive
  • Research
  • Communication Consultancy
  • Corporate Communication
  • Business Support Executive
  • Operation Executive
  • News Presenter
  • Announcer
  • PR Executive
  • Digital Strategist
  • Project Manager
  • Journalist
  • Digital Content Executive
  • Broadcast Journalist
  • Newscaster
  • Radio Announcer
  • Editorial
  • Marketing Support and Business Development
  • Digital Content Editor
  • Video Executive
  • Assistant Producer
  • Sales and Marketing
  • Corporate Branding Executive
  • Social Media Executive
  • Researcher
  • Analyst
  • Digital Media Executive
  • Media Analyst
  • Publishing
  • PR Advisor
  • Digital PR Manager

Minimum Entry Requirements

  • A Bachelor's degree or its equivalent, with a minimum CGPA of 2.75, as accepted by the Senate; OR
  • A Bachelor's degree or its equivalent, with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 and not meeting CGPA of 2.75, can be accepted subject to rigorous internal assessment;OR
  • A Bachelor's degree or its equivalent, not meeting CGPA of 2.50, can be accepted subject to a minimum of 5 years working experience in a relevant field.

English Language Requirements

Malaysian Students

  • MUET Band 4.0 or IELTS Band 6.0 or CEFR B2 or TOEFL iBT 60 or its equivalent; OR
  • Exemption of English Language requirement if medium of instruction during Bachelor studies was in English

International Students

  • IELTS Band 6.0 or CEFR Mid B2, TOEFL iBT 60 its equivalent; OR
  • Exemption of English Language requirement if medium of instruction during Bachelor studies was in English

      

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Contact Us


CENTRE FOR POSTGRADUATE STUDIES AND RESEARCH
TUNKU ABDUL RAHMAN UNIVERSITY OF MANAGEMENT AND TECHNOLOGY
JALAN GENTING KELANG
SETAPAK
53300 KUALA LUMPUR

TELEPHONE: +603-41450100
Whatsapp: 011-1058 5971
Ext no. 3637, 3725
EMAIL : cpsr@tarc.edu.my

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8.30am - 5.30pm (Monday to Friday, except for public holidays)

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