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Bachelor of Communication (Honours) Journalism

Duration:3 years (Full time)

Intakes:January, May, October

Campus:UTAR Kampar

Level of Study:Undergraduate

Faculty:Faculty of Arts and Social Science

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About this course

This programme develops professional media personnel, journalists in particular, who are at the forefront of professional and technical developments in their area of specialisation.

Students develop a strong foundation in communication, research and analytical skills. Knowledge and in-depth understanding of mass communication theory is also emphasised. Through the programme, students acquire a mature understanding of cultural issues and public policies within the Malaysian environment and global context.

Students are also introduced to the fundamentals of advertising such as copywriting and media planning. Students are exposed to practical training in the industry. This is achieved by placing students under an industrial training programme during their second year of study. 

Total Course Fees

RM42,100 (Local)
RM57,250 (International)

For scholarships enquiries please e-mail lokecl@utar.edu.my for more details.

Subject Listing

Year 1

Core Courses:
  • Desktop Publishing
  • English for Mass Communication
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Introduction to Advertising
  • Introduction to Mass Communication
  • Introduction to Political Science
  • Introduction to Video Production & Editing
  • Journalism Studies
  • MPU1*
  • MPU1**
  • Multimedia Journalism
  • National Language/Other Languages
  • News Reporting and Writing
  • Photojournalism
  • Sun Zi’s Art of War and Business Strategies

 

MPU 1* – Choose 1 course

  • Hubungan Etnik – For Local Students
  • Malaysian Studies 3 – For International Students

 

MPU 1** – Choose 1 course

  • Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2 – For International Students
  • Tamadun Islam dan Tamadun Asia (TITAS) – For Local Students

 

National Language/Other Language – Choose 1 course

  • Bahasa Kebangsaan (A) – For Malaysian only, without SPM-BM credit
  • Communication Tamil For Health Sciences
  • Introduction to French
  • Introduction to German Language
  • Introduction to Japanese
  • Introduction to Korean
  • Introduction to Tamil Language
  • Introduction to Thai Language

Year 2

Core Courses:

  • Advanced News Reporting and Writing
  • Broadcast Journalism
  • Business Journalism
  • Co-curriculum
  • Communication Research Methods
  • Communication Theories
  • Digital Communication Technology
  • Feature Writing
  • Introduction to Sociology
  • Minor I
  • Minor II
  • Minor III
  • Minor IV
  • Minor V
  • MPU3

 

Minor I – Choose 1 course(s)

  • Introduction To International Relations
  • Design for Media

 

Minor II – Choose 1 course

  • Advertising Copy Writing
  • Introduction to Advertising

Minor III – Choose 1 course

  • Creative Strategy for Advertising
  • Public Administration

 

Minor IV – Choose 1 course

  • Contemporary Malaysian Politics
  • Media Planning

 

Minor V – Choose 1 course

  • Integrated Marketing Communication
  • Political Philosophy

 

MPU 3 – Choose 1 course

  • Development Trends in Malaysia
  • Malaysian Economy

 

Co-curriculum – Choose 1 course

  • Art, Craft, and Design
  • Arts and Cultural Performance
  • Business Plan Writing & Preparation
  • Community Project
  • Critical Thinking, Creative Thinking and Problem Solving
  • Language, Culture and Social Study Aboard
  • Leadership and Teambuilding
  • Managing Personal Finance
  • Music Performance
  • Management of Martial Arts Activity
  • Management of Sports Activity
  • Oral Communication
  • Social Entrepreneurship Project
  • Study Soft Skills and/or Life Skills Abroad
  • Team Work and Collaborative Project
  • Work Ethics and EQ

Year 3

Core Courses:

  • Elective I
  • Final Year Project I
  • Final Year Project II
  • Industrial Training
  • Media Law and Ethics
  • Media Management
  • Politics and The Media

Elective I – Choose 1 course(s)

  • Ethics And Contemporary Social Issues
  • Interpersonal Communication
  • Oral Communication And Interpersonal Skills

Entry RequirementsApplicants must have one of the following Entry requirements:

  • STPM with 2 Grade C

OR

  • A-Level with 2 Grade D

OR

  • South Australian Matriculation (SAM) with an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank (ATAR) 70 and Grade B in 2 subjects

OR

  • Canadian Pre-University (CPU) with an average of 70% in 6 subjects

OR

  • Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) with Grade B in 5 subjects including English language

OR

  • Foundation in Arts, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)

OR

  • Foundation in Science, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR)

OR

  • Foundation / Matriculation from other Institutions of Higher Learning

OR

  • Diploma / Advanced Diploma from other Institutions of Higher Learning

OR

  • Other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government

AND

  • a credit in SPM / O-Level English Language / equivalent (not applicable for qualifications conducted fully in English language)

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