Bachelor of Communication (Honours) Journalism at Tunku Abdul Rahman University (UTAR)

Bachelor of Communication (Honours) Journalism

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

First year from MYR 18,533 excludes 6% SST & other fees

Estimated total tuition from ~MYR 55,599 3 years programme

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The Bachelor of Communication (Honours) in Journalism program at Tunku Abdul Rahman University (UTAR) recognizes the ever-changing landscape of the journalism industry, which continually redefines how news and stories are delivered and experienced by users. This program is designed to adapt to these changes, allowing students to specialize in their areas of interest within the field. Students pursuing a Bachelor of Communication (Honours) in Journalism degree at UTAR are encouraged to embrace their creative abilities by integrating traditional and non-traditional methods with emerging trends in new media. The curriculum has been updated to reflect the impact of the Fourth Industrial Revolution and places a stronger emphasis on Multimedia Journalism. Through this program, students gain a comprehensive understanding of journalism principles, media ethics, news reporting, and storytelling techniques. They are equipped with the skills to navigate the evolving media landscape, harness the power of various platforms and technologies, and deliver compelling and informative content to diverse audiences. The Bachelor of Communication (Honours) in Journalism program at UTAR prepares graduates for a range of exciting careers in journalism, enabling them to thrive in the dynamic media industry and contribute to the dissemination of accurate and impactful news in the digital age.

Entry Requirements

STPM

A minimum of Grade C in any 2 subjects
Credit in English 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

Newspaper Journalist
Broadcast Journalist
Publishing Copy-editor/Proofreader
Web Content/Social Media Manager
Political Secretary
Public Service
Policy Analyst

Year 1

Co-curriculum
Desktop Publishing
Digital Photojournalism
Elective I
English for Mass Communication
Entrepreneurship
Introduction to Advertising
Introduction to Mass Communication
Introduction to Political Science
Journalism Studies
MPU1*
Multimedia Content Production I
Multimedia Content Production II
News Reporting and Writing
Sun Zi's Art of War and Business Strategies

Year 2

Broadcast Journalism
Business Journalism
Communication Research Methods
Communication Theories
Contemporary Malaysian Politics
Data Journalism
Design for Media
Digital Communication Technology
Feature Writing
Integrated Marketing Communication
Introduction to Comparative Politics
Introduction to Sociology
MPU1**
MPU3
National Language / Other Language
Public Administration

Year 3

Culture and Communication
Feature Writing
Final Year Project I
Final Year Project II
Industrial Training
Media Law and Ethics
Multimedia Management
Politics and Media in the Digital Age

Elective I - Choose 1 course(s)

Interpersonal Communication
Oral Communication And Interpersonal Skills

MPU 1* - Choose 1 course

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

MPU 1** - Choose 1 course

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

MPU 3 - Choose 1 course(s)

Development Trends in Malaysia
Malaysian Economy

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

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

Co-curriculum - Choose 1 course(s)

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

Bachelor of Communication (Honours) Journalism

Bachelor of Communication (Honours) Journalism