Bachelor of Communication (Honours) (Journalism)

This programme will train students to analyse journalism issues and techniques from the academic and practical perspective and train students to be an effective media specialist in the world of information, local or globally. Apart from this, students will be exposed to communication management and creative problem-solving strategies. Students will also be able to understand the role of ICT in journalism and use ICT to address journalism issues.

INTAKE

April, August and  November

CREDIT HOURS

120 Credit Hours

COURSE OFFERED

• Principles Of Journalism
• News Writing
• Broadcast Journalism
• Online Journalism
• Media Literacy
• Malaysian Economy
• Interpersonal Communication
• Fundamental Of Media Writing
• Technical English I
• Introduction To Sociology
• Technical English II
• Effective Speaking
• Visual Communication
• Introduction To Psychology
• Introduction To Political Science
• Graphic Design Communication
• Intercultural Communication
• Communication Theory
• Malaysian Politics
• Mass Media And Society
• Photojournalism
• Publication Production
• Business Reporting
• Statistics
• Feature Writing
• International Relations
• Communication Research
• International Journalism
• Editing
• Investigative Reporting
• Critical Issues in Journalism
• Communication Law and Ethics
• Writing For Science and Technology
• Convergent Journalism
• Industrial Training

1. A pass in STPM or its equivalent, with a minimum of Grade C (GPA 2.00) in any TWO subjects and a credit in English at SPM or its equivalent; OR
2. A pass in STAM with a minimum grade of Jayyid and a credit in English at SPM or its equivalent; OR
3. A Diploma (Level 4, MQF) or its equivalent, with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 and a credit in English at SPM or its equivalent; OR
4. A Diploma in Media and Communication (Level 4, MQF) field or its equivalent; OR
5. Certificate Matriculation/Foundation or its equivalent, with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 and credit in English at SPM or its equivalent; OR
6. A Diploma Kemahiran Malaysia (DKM) / Diploma Vokasional Malaysia (DVM) with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 subjected to the HEP Senate / Academic Board’s approval; OR
7. A Diploma Lanjutan Kemahiran Malaysia (DLKM) with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 subjected to the HEP Senate / Academic Board’s approval; OR
8. Other relevant and equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government. (Candidates can be admitted if their admission qualification contains English subject (s) equivalent to English at the SPM level. If it is not equivalent, a reinforcement of an English subject equivalent to the SPM level must be offered before enrolment).

Notes:

• Candidates with a pass in English at SPM level (or English equivalent to SPM) need to take a reinforcement English subject equivalent to the SPM level. This subject must be offered before enrolment.
• Candidates without an English subject in their admission qualification need to take a reinforcement English subject equivalent to the SPM level. This subject must be offered before enrolment.
• Students are required to pass the reinforcement English before being allowed to take related core courses.
• Students from Matriculation / Foundation or its equivalent can be exempted from taking reinforcement English, provided that the English offered at that programme level is equivalent / higher than English offered at SPM level.
• Achieve a grade in the MUET or any English competency test equivalent to a High B1 in the CEFR.

• Journalist
• Producer
• Sub Editor
• Content Developer / Blogger / Online Media
• Media Freelancer / Officer
• Corporate Communication Officer / Marketing & Promotion Officer / Manager
• Advertising Executive
• Designer / Photographer / Copywriter
• Newscaster / TV & Radio Host