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Bachelor of Communication ( Honours ) Journalism

Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman ( UTAR )
Kampar, Perak
This programme develops professional media personnel, journalists in particular, who are at the forefront of professional and technical developments in their area of specialisation. 

Students develop a strong foundation in communication, research and analytical skills. Knowledge and in-depth understanding of mass communication theory is also emphasised. Through the programme, students acquire a mature understanding of cultural issues and public policies within the Malaysian environment and global context. 

Students are also introduced to the fundamentals of advertising such as copywriting and media planning. Students are exposed to practical training in the industry. This is achieved by placing students under an industrial training programme during their second year of study. 

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Course Summary

Intake

Jan, May, Oct

Course Fees (estimated)

RM 42,100

Course Duration

3 years

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  • STPM with 2 Grade C
  • A-Level with 2 Grade D 
  • South Australian Matriculation ( SAM ) with an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank ( ATAR ) 70 and Grade B in 2 subjects
  • Canadian Pre-University ( CPU ) with an average of 70% in 6 subjects 
  • Unified Examination Certificate ( UEC ) with Grade B in 5 subjects including English Language
  • Foundation in Arts, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman ( UTAR ) 
  • Foundation in Science, Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman ( UTAR ) 
  • Foundation / Matriculation from other Institutions of Higher Learning 
  • Diploma / Advanced Diploma from other Institutions of Higher Learning 
  • Diploma, Tunku Abdul Rahman University College ( TAR UC )
  • Other equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government 
AND
  • a credit in SPM / O-Level English Language / equivalent ( Not applicable for qualifications conducted fully in English Language )
RM 42,100 (Malaysian)
Total Fees : RM 42,100

RM 57,250 (International)  
Total Fees : RM 57,250
Year 1
  • Desktop Publishing 
  • English for Mass Communication 
  • Entrepreneurship 
  • Introduction to Advertising 
  • Introduction to Mass Communication 
  • Introduction to Political Science 
  • Introduction to Video Production & Editing 
  • Journalism Studies 
  • MPU1* 
  • MPU1** 
  • Multimedia Journalism 
  • National Language/Other Languages 
  • News Reporting and Writing 
  • Photojournalism 
  • Sun Zi's Art of War and Business Strategies 

Year 2
  • Advanced News Reporting and Writing 
  • Broadcast Journalism 
  • Business Journalism 
  • Co-curriculum 
  • Communication Research Methods 
  • Communication Theories 
  • Digital Communication Technology 
  • Feature Writing 
  • Introduction to Sociology 
  • Minor I 
  • Minor II 
  • Minor III 
  • Minor IV 
  • Minor V 
  • MPU3

Year 3
  • Elective I 
  • Final Year Project I 
  • Final Year Project II 
  • Industrial Training 
  • Media Law and Ethics 
  • Media Management 
  • Politics and The Media

Elective I - Choose 1 course(s)
  • Ethics And Contemporary Social Issues 
  • Interpersonal Communication 
  • Oral Communication And Interpersonal Skills 
Minor I - Choose 1 course(s) 
  • Introduction To International Relations 
  • Design for Media
 
Minor II - Choose 1 course 
  • Advertising Copy Writing 
  • Introduction to Advertising 

Minor III - Choose 1 course 
  • Creative Strategy for Advertising 
  • Public Administration 

Minor IV - Choose 1 course 
  • Contemporary Malaysian Politics 
  • Media Planning
 
Minor V - Choose 1 course 
  • Integrated Marketing Communication 
  • Political Philosophy 

National Language/Other Language - Choose 1 course
  • 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

MPU 1* - Choose 1 course 
  • Hubungan Etnik - For Local Students
  • Malaysian Studies 3 - For International Students
 
MPU 1** - Choose 1 course 
  • Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2 - For International Students
  • Tamadun Islam dan Tamadun Asia (TITAS) - For Local Students

MPU 3 - Choose 1 course
  • Development Trends in Malaysia 
  • Malaysian Economy

Co-curriculum - Choose 1 course
  • 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

Please note that this is an indicative list of courses for general reference only. The programme structure and course sequence plan may be subject to change without notice. It is therefore important to check with UTAR staff on the current programme structure at the time of enrollment.
Disclaimer: Course Information details may change from time to time. Please check with respective institutions to get updated information.
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