Diploma in Journalism
R3/0321/4/0007(A6814)03/26
Course Duration: 2 Years 3 Months
The Department of Journalism and Communication Studies undergraduate programme prepares students for dynamic careers in many traditional and new fields-working in media industries, or in other industries, but within communications. Each emphasizes individualized inquiry into communication phenomena in a lively intellectual environment. Diploma in Journalism programme permits students to learn about the key principles and debates in journalism and enact the role of a journalist in the context of an escalating story.
Compulsory Courses
• Introduction to Mass Communication
• Journalistic English
• Desktop Publishing
• Media, Culture and Communication
• Communication Theories
• Media Laws in Malaysia
• Webpage Publishing
• Communication Research Methodology
• Journalistic Translation
• Media Management
• Professional Ethics & Media Monitoring
• Seminar on Media Issues
• Introduction to Journalism
• Journalistic English
• Desktop Publishing
• Media, Culture and Communication
• Communication Theories
• Media Laws in Malaysia
• Webpage Publishing
• Communication Research Methodology
• Journalistic Translation
• Media Management
• Professional Ethics & Media Monitoring
• Seminar on Media Issues
• Introduction to Journalism
• Photojournalism
• Feature Writing
• Organizational Communication
• Newspaper Production
• Magazine Production
• Introduction to Public Relations
• Principles of Advertising
• Broadcast Journalism
• News Writing
• Introduction to Political Science
Electives
• Basic Chinese / Chinese (Elective Core)
• General English / Communicative English
• Economics
• Public Relations Campaign
• Corporate Communication
• Economics
• Public Relations Campaign
• Corporate Communication
• Psychology
• Sociology
• Media in Malaysia
Industrial Training
• Media Practicum
Career Opportunities
• Writer / Editor / Copywriter• Broadcast Journalist / Reporter / Public Relations Executive
• Executive Corporate Comm./ Conference Associate
• Graphic Designer / Videographer / Photographer
• Radio Announcer/ Anchor / DJ
• Director / Producer / Production Assistant
• Host / Blogger / Freelancer
• Social Media Publicist/ Content Creator / Web Content Developer
Entry Requirements
- UEC: With a minimum of any 3 credits including English
- SPM / O-Level: With a minimum of any 3 credits including English
- Certificate: A certificate or its equivalent and a credit in English at SPM or its equivalent OR a certificate in Media and Communication or its equivalent
- Others: Other equivalent qualifications recognized by the Malaysian Government
- English Competency Requirement for International Student: IELTS 5.0 or its equivalent
Other Related Courses
English 
Chinese