Bachelor Degree

Bachelor of Public Relations (Honours) - Kuala Lumpur Main Campus


Bachelor in Public Relations (Honours) - Penang Branch Campus

 

Programme Overview:

This programme develops students' practical expertise in formulating media strategies, managing and running PR campaigns, producing PR write-­ups and promotional material. To produce PR professionals, media liaisons and strategic managers, it entails courses in corporate communication, integrated marketing communication, crisis management, employee and community relations, public opinion, advertising, social media, ethics, in both the Malaysian and global contexts. Students' experiential skills are enhanced via case studies, campaigns and internship.

Duration:

3 Years 

Intake:

May

Campus:

Kuala Lumpur Main Campus (R/321/6/0101)(10/23)(MQA/FA 3940)

Penang Branch Campus (N/321/6/0251)(01/25)(MQA/PA 12307)

General Progression Route: 

Programme Outline:
• Introduction to Communication Theories
• Introduction to Public Relations
• Public Speaking for PR
• Public Relations Strategies & Tools
• Public Relations Writing
• Public Opinion & Persuasion
• Media Law & Ethics
• Media Relations
• Communication Research Methods
• Theories, Roles & Models of PR
• PR and New Media
• Writing Strategy
• Globalisation & Communication OR Socio-Cultural Communication 
• Advanced PR Writing
• Introduction to Integrated Marketing Communication OR Publication for PR
• PR Campaign Planning & Management
• Statistical Analysis for Communication
• Crisis Management in PR
• Introduction to Organisational Communication OR Psychology for Communication
• Multimedia Tools for PR
• Public Relations Project I
• Public Relations Project II
• PR Practices in Malaysia
• Introduction to Corporate Communication
• Industrial Attachment

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

*compulsory Co-Curricular Course is taken in the semesters stated in programme structure in    student’s programme handbook.

Entry Requirements:

Career Prospects:
  • PR Department and Consultancy
  • Ads and Marketing Firm
  • Media Companies
  • Event Management
  • Human Resources
  • Hotels
  • Banks
  • A Myriad of Service Providers

Fees & Financial Aid:

Estimated Total Fees: RM 33,700 (Malaysian Students), RM49,600 (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:
Public Relations

Ms. Lim Siz Siz
Ext No.: 3498

Mr. Chuan Tek Pheung
Ext No.: 3498
Email: chuantp@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
CALL/WHATSAPP US: +601110678256
FAX: 603-41423166
EMAIL : fcci@tarc.edu.my

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