Bachelor Degree

Bachelor of Communication (Honours) in Media Studies


Programme Overview:

This programme takes the relationships between media and society to a greater height where students are exposed to various actors, interests and issues that revolve around the media systems. Students will acquire knowledge concerning media policies, industries, audiences, cultures and social concerns. This programme further complements students' conceptual understanding with research, writing, computing and organisational skills that will enhance their competitiveness in the employment market.

Duration:

3 Years 

Intake: 

May

Campus:

Kuala Lumpur Main Campus (R/321/6/0095)(09/23)(MQA/FA 3938)

General Progression Route:

 

Programme Outline:
  • Introduction to Mass Communication
  • Media Writing (Print & Electronic)
  • Fundamental of Media Planning
  • Introduction to Human Communication
  • Print Production
  • Introduction to Film
  • Malaysia: Religious & Cultural Practices
  • Rhetoric
  • Communication Theories
  • Communication Research Methods
  • Media Audiences OR Visual Communication
  • Electronic Media Production
  • Media Management
  • Content Editing 
  • Theory of Film
  • Statistical Analysis for Communication
  • Industrial Attachment
  • Politics & the Media
  • Online Business & Communication
  • Media Studies Project I
  • Writing Strategy OR Broadcast Journalism
  • Documentary Production OR Comparative Media System
  • Media Studies Project II
  • Seminar on Issues in Media Communication
  • Media Literacy

Language, Mata Pelajaran Pengajian Umum (MPU) and Co-curricular Courses:

  • Bahasa Kebangsaan A, English Language, Tamadun Islam dan Asia, English for Communication, Contemporary Malaysian Issues, Hubungan Etnik, English for Humanities, Critical Thinking, Co-curricular

*Co-Curricular Courses can be taken in any semester of the study

Entry Requirements:
Career Prospects:
  • Advertising
  • Public Relations
  • Producers of Information
  • Media Writers and Educators
  • Broadcasting
  • Media Planners
Fees & Financial Aid:

Estimated Total Fees: RM 34,000 (Malaysian Students), RM54,900 (International Students)

The estimated total fees may vary by 10%.

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  • Other scholarship

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Financial Aid

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Contact Information:
Media Studies
Ms. Leong Chew Moi
Ext No.: 3498
Dr Chang Teck Peng
Ext No.: 3743
Email:changtp@tarc.edu.my

Contact Us


FACULTY OF COMMUNICATION AND CREATIVE INDUSTRIES
TUNKU ABDUL RAHMAN UNIVERSITY COLLEGE
JALAN GENTING KELANG
SETAPAK
53300 KUALA LUMPUR

TELEPHONE: +603-41450123 / 41450100
Ext no. 3583, 3532
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EMAIL : fcci@tarc.edu.my

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