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Bachelor of Professional Communication (Honours)

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Bachelor of Professional Communication (Honours)

Programme Information

Qualification

Degree

Duration

3 Years

Intake

February, July, September

Tuition Fee

RM 47996

Overseas Program

Available

Location

Kuala Lumpur

Overview

Our professional communication students will gain ample exposure to real-world practices with real-world practitioners within the field. Through meticulously designed projects, industrial collaborations, and industry training, a holistic education is part of our students’ development.

The programme is designed to enhance student’s versatility on the knowledge and skill set required in the professional field of media and communication. Students will be exposed to industry practices and have hands-on experience of working with real-life industry pitches, projects, and assignments.

We aim to produce graduates who are industry-ready, who can make a positive impact on any organisation as soon as they begin their chosen career.

Entry Requirements

Academic Requirements:
Malaysian Students
  • STPM: Grade C (GP 2.00) in any two (2) subjects
  • Diploma: CGPA of 2.00/ Pass Diploma in Media and Communication
  • STAM: Jayyid
  • UEC: Grade B in five (5) subjects
  • Foundation/ Matriculation: CGPA of 2.00
  • A-LEVEL: Pass with Grade D in two subjects
  • Australian Matriculation: ATAR 65
  • International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IB): 24 points across six subjects
  • Additional Requirements: *Credit in English at SPM, or its equivalent
  • NOTES: Specific requirements at SPM level can be waived should the grades obtained at the STPM / STAM / Diploma / Matriculation / Foundation are equivalent or higher.
International Students
  • Pass A-Level with 2 principal passes or equivalent, recognised by the Malaysian Government; AND
  • IELTS Band 5.0/ TOEFL 500
English Competency Requirements
All international students are bound to the English Competency requirement set by the University and the Malaysian Qualification Agency except those who are:
  • From countries where English is the official language; OR
  • From an academic institution which uses English as its main medium of instruction.
UWTSD Requirements (if you spend a semester abroad)
  • IELTS Band 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 for each component

Course Outline

Year 1

  • Introduction to Professional Communication
  • Introduction to Mass Communication
  • Introduction to Intercultural Communication
  • Public Speaking and Presentation Skills
  • English for Professional Communication
  • Small-Group Communication
  • Writing for the Media
  • Communication and Audience
  • Media in Malaysia
  • Hubungan Etnik* OR Communicative Malay 2**
  • Co-Curriculum 1
  • Co-Curriculum 2
  • Side Note: * Local students ** International students

Year 2

  • Communication Theories
  • Desktop Publishing
  • Persuasive Writing
  • Media and Communication Research Methods
  • Integrated Marketing Communication
  • Corporate Writing
  • Media Production
  • Visual Communication OR Media Globalisation
  • Crisis Communication OR Social Media
  • Tamadun Islam dan Tamadun Asia* OR Malaysian Studies 3**
  • Side Note: * Local students ** International students

Year 3

  • Communication Research Project 1
  • Communication Research Project 2
  • Scriptwriting and Storyboarding
  • Corporate Communication
  • Personal Portfolio Development
  • Communication Campaign
  • Ethical and Legal Issues in Communication
  • Audio and Video Production
  • Organisational Communication
  • Event Management OR Media Management
  • Industrial Training

Programme Information

Qualification

Degree

Duration

3 Years

Intake

February, July, September

Tuition Fee

RM 47996

Overseas Program

Available

Location

Kuala Lumpur