Bachelor in Public Relations (Honours)

Duration:3 years

Intakes:May

Campus:TARUC Penang Branch Campus

Level of Study:Degree

Faculty:Faculty of Communication & Creative Industries

Course Code: (N/321/6/0251)(01/25)(MQA/PA 12307)

About this course

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.

Total Course Fees

Estimated Total Fees: RM 33,200 (Malaysian Students), RM53,800 (International Students)

Please e-mail tankk@tarc.edu.my or limcn@tarc.edu.my for more details.

Subject Listing

  •  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
      • Bahasa Kebangsaan A, English for Tertiary Studies, Academic English, English for Career Preparation, Tamadun Islam dan Asia, Contemporary Malaysian Issues, Hubungan Etnik,  Critical Thinking, *Co-curricular

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

Entry RequirementsApplicants must have one of the following Entry requirements:

International Student Only

International students: Please contact TARUC Penang Branch for more information

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