DIPLOMA IN APPLIED COMMUNICATION

The two-year programme focuses on developing students’ knowledge of communication. It increases students’ understanding and critical awareness of the dynamics of media transformation and the challenges this creates within various applied contexts.

Upon completion of the Diploma programme, you can opt for a related Degree programme from the Faculty of Applied Communication.

Programme Structure

Year 1
• Fundamentals of Strategic Communication
• Digital Media and Culture
• Introduction to Stakeholders Management
• Essential to Financial Communication
• Fundamentals of Intercultural Communication
• Consumer in Digital Age
• Graphic Design
• Media and Broadcasting
• Public Relation
• Essential Academic Writing
• Visual Communication
• Advertising In New Media

Year 2
• Strategic Communication and Digital Media
• Viral Marketing Communication
• Digital Journalism
• Media Publishing and Design
• Social Media Strategy
• Digital Content Creation and Storytelling
• Business Communication in the Digital Age
• Corporate Event Planning
• Media Law and Ethics
• Internship
• Final Year Project

Elective Subjects
• Persuasive Presentation
• Computer Technology in New Media
• Drama and Performance
• Media and Entertainment Management
• Personal Branding
• Media Production
• Copywriting
• Digital Entrepreneurial Communication

MPU Subjects
• Character Building
• Integrity and Leadership
• Falsafah dan Isu Semasa(Philosophy and Current Issues)
• Bahasa Malaysia Komunikasi 1 (International Students)
• Basic Academic Writing
• Grooming and Professional Etiquette
• Family and Society in Malaysia
• Introduction to Cultural Practices in Malaysia
• Fundamentals of Islamic Leadership In Malaysia
• Personal and Social Responsibility

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

I. Pass in O-Level or its equivalent with a minimum of Grade C in at least three (3) subjects, inclusive of English; OR

II. Pass A-Level or its equivalent with a minimum of Grade C (GP 2.00) in any one (1) subject including a minimum of Grade C in English at O-Level or its equivalent; OR

III. A Certificate (Level 3, MQF) including Pass O-Level with a credit in English or its equivalent; OR

VI. Pass a Certificate or its equivalent including a credit in English at O-Level or its equivalent, OR

V. Pass a Certificate in Media and Communication or its equivalent. AND

VI. A minimum score of 5.0 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 5.0 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)