FOUNDATION IN COMMUNICATION

The Foundation in Communication (FiC) programme provides learners a basic understanding of the theories of communication as well as related skills in the area of communication. The contemporary and integrated modules of the programme are learner centered with an inductive teaching and learning approaches to promote inquiry-based and problem-based learning skills. This enhances cognitive development that enables lifelong learning. FiC also introduces learners to the beneficial entrepreneurial and innovative skills which ultimately can enable students to transform society and create sustainable development. The program is set to align with MMU’s mission and vision while incorporating Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) and Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) in students’ class activities, project and assignments.

The programme also distinctively includes fundamental digital skill-sets to empower aspiring communication professionals to solve real life problems, and employ related software programmes to create digital contents.

Programme Structure

Trimester 1
Communicative English
Communication Studies
Fundamentals of Visual Communication
Discovering Mass Communication
Reasoning and Advocacy
Fundamentals of Media Writing

Trimester 2
Social and Emotional Health
Public Speaking
Essential English
Communication and Culture
Introduction to Digital Content Entrepreneurship
Digital Media Applications/ Social Network Application

Trimester 3
Academic English
Fundamentals of Integrated Marketing Communication
Fundamentals of Digital Journalism and Broadcast Management

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

I. Pass O-Level or its equivalent with a minimum of five (5) credits including English; AND

II. A minimum score of 4.0 for IELTS or its equivalent.

STUDENT PASS / VISA REQUIREMENTS

Student Pass / Visa Processing Fee (EMGS): RM....
Passport-size photo (JPEG file, 217px × 280px, WHITE background – 3.5cm × 4.5cm)
Photocopy of passport (ALL pages including blank pages; passport must be valid for at least 24 months from intake date)
Certified true copies of all academic qualifications
EMGS Health Declaration Form
English translations of all documents (if applicable)

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMENT

International students must demonstrate proficiency in English. A minimum score of 4.0 for IELTS or its equivalent. Accepted English language tests include:
IELTS
TOEFL
MUET
PTE Academic
Cambridge English (CAE / CPE)

Minimum score requirements are subject to Multimedia University and visa regulations.

OTHER IMPORTANT DOCUMENTS

English translations of academic documents (if not originally in English)
Release Letter and Visa Cancellation Letter (for applicants transferring from other institutions in Malaysia)
Original Sponsorship / Scholarship Letter (if applicable)
School Leaving Certificate (for high school graduates)
Statutory Declaration (for name discrepancies in documents)
Resume / Character Reference Letter (for applicants above 23 years old, as required by Malaysian Immigration)
No Objection Certificate (NOC), where applicable
Resident Pass copy (for expatriates residing outside country of origin)