Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Journalism in Chinese Media at Tunku Abdul Rahman University (UTAR)

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Journalism in Chinese Media

Qualification

Bachelor's Degree

Duration

3 years

Intake

OctOctFebFebJunJun

English Requirement

IELTS 5.0

Offer Letter

Free

Class Type

Physical

Course Fee for International Students

	Yearly Tuition fees
	Year	Fee
	1st Year	MYR 18,417
	2nd Year	MYR 18,417
	3rd Year	MYR 18,417

	Other Fees
	Description	Fee
	Caution Fee (Refundable)	MYR 500
	Personal Bond Fee (Refundable - Average )	MYR 1,500
	Registration and Administrative Fees	MYR 6,400
	Resource, Exam, Facility , Activity and Service Fees	MYR 1,300
	Visa Fee (Average )	MYR 2,300

The Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Journalism in Chinese Media program at Tunku Abdul Rahman University (UTAR) is designed to contribute to the growth and advancement of the media industry by facilitating public discourse on significant topics related to democratic values and fostering harmony in a diverse country like Malaysia. The program's curriculum is tailored to equip students with lifelong learning skills, enabling them to analyze and address complex problems, issues, and current events in a critical, objective, and analytical manner. Students develop a deep understanding of journalistic principles and practices, honing their abilities in research, reporting, writing, and multimedia storytelling. Through practical experiences and internships, students gain hands-on exposure to the field of journalism and media production. Graduates of the program are well-prepared to pursue careers in the Chinese media industry, where they can contribute to informed public discourse, uphold democratic values, and promote social harmony through their ethical and responsible journalism.

Entry Requirements

STPM

A minimum of Grade C in any 2 subjects
Credit in English at SPM level / equivalent
Pass in Bahasa Cina at SPM level / equivalent

For other qualifications and certificates (e.g., UEC, Foundation, STAM, etc..) please contact our educational consultants or submit your application for Admission assessment.

Future Careers

Content Creator & Editor（内容创作人与编辑）
Multimedia Journalist（多媒体新闻工作者）
Broadcast Producer（广播制作人）
News Presenter & Radio DJ（新闻主播及广播电台DJ）
Live Streamer/YouTuber（直播主/自媒体人）
Media Analyst（媒体分析员）
Marketing/Marketing Communications Specialist（营销传播专家）
Researcher/Educator（学者）

Year 1

Basic Photo Journalism 基础新闻摄影
Basic Video Production
Chinese Language Media in World Context 世界中文媒体
Co-Curriculum
Communicative English
Design Studio
Digital Marketing in Chinese Media
Elective I
English for Mass Communication
History of Chinese Language Newspapers in Malaysia and Singapore 马新华文报业史
Journalistic Writing I 新闻写作（一）
Malaysian Chinese Society and Education 马来西亚华人社会与教育
MPU1*
National Language/Other Languages
Theory and Principles of Journalism 新闻学原理

Year 2

Approaches to Communication Research
Broadcast Journalism
Business Reporting
Constitutional Development in Malaysia
Digital Publication Design
Elective II
Feature Writing
Interactive Reporting
International Politics and Organisations 国际政治与组织
Journalistic Writing II
Media and Communication Theories
MPU1**
News Editing
News Translation
Sun Zi's Art of War and Business Strategies

Year 3

Communication Law
Data Journalism 新闻数据
Digital Transformation and E-Commerce
Ethics in Media Communication
Industrial Training 工业培训
Integrity and Anti-Corruption
Media Management in the Digital Age
Opinion Writing
Project 论文

Elective I - Choose 1 course(s)

Communication in Interpersonal Relationships
Confucianisms and Modern Society
Fundamentals of Psychology
Introduction to Advertising
Radio Broadcasting
Sociology in Malaysian Context
Understanding Politics: State, Nation and Government

Elective II - Choose 1 course(s)

Chinese Language and Rhetoric 汉语与修辞
Cultural Studies 文化研究
Personal Financial Planning and Investment
Public Speaking

MPU 1* - Choose 1 course

Falsafah dan Isu Semasa - For Local Students
Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2 - For International Students

MPU 1** - Choose 1 course

Philosophy and Current Issues - For International Students
Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban - For Local Students

National Language/Other Languages - Choose 1 course(s)

Bahasa Kebangsaan (A) - For Malaysian only, without SPM-BM credit
Introduction to French
Introduction to Japanese
Introduction to Korean

Co-curriculum - Choose 1 course(s)

Arts and Cultural Performance
Community Project
Leadership and Teambuilding
Managing Personal Finance
Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) by edX
Music Performance
Social Entrepreneurship Project

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Journalism in Chinese Media

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Journalism in Chinese Media