DIPLOMA IN MASS COMMUNICATION

Course Description

Our Diploma in Mass Communication programme is tailored to mould professional media content creators, marketing specialists, and new media strategists, offering specialised expertise and hands-on experience in mass communication.

This full-time, 2-year programme combines practical coursework, team assignments, and individual projects, assessed through written tests and final exams. Experience real-world learning with industrial training and research projects, ensuring you're industry-ready upon graduation.

Course Training and Practical

You will attend classes and carry out practical assignments under the supervision of your lecturers and tutors. At the end of each course, you will be evaluated via a final exam.

There are also a research and a industrial training components, to ensure that graduates are well equipped with the knowledge and skills essential for the industry.

Year 1

• Introduction to Mass Communication
• Visual Communication
• Media, Culture & Society
• Public Speaking and Presentation
• Introduction to Journalism
• Human Communication
• Introduction to Public Relations
• Writing for Mass Media
• Introduction to Film
• Introduction to Marketing Communication

Year 2

• Broadcast & New Media
• Screen Production Techniques
• Public Relations Campaigns & Strategies
• Introduction to Research Methods
• Advertising
• Communication Law and Ethics
• Malaysian Film Industry
• Digital Photography Techniques
• Industrial Training/Practicum

Certificate

A Certificate (Level 3, MQF) in a relevant field with at least a CGPA of 2.00. Relevant equivalent qualifications recognized by the Malaysian Government, acceptable to the University.

For International Students Only

IELTS score of 5.0 or its equivalent

Prerequisites

Pass an interview (online/conventional) OR submission of student’s portfolio, to be determined by the University as required.

* 3 YEARS Student Pass / Visa processing fee RM 4300.00 (Processing Fee RM 1,500.00+ EMGS Fee RM 2,800.00) NB: Fee is paid to EMGS (non-refundable) via University of Cyberjaya

* Passport-size photo (jpeg file, 217pixel X 280pixel, WHITE background – size 3.5cm X 4.5cm)

* Photocopy of passport (ALL pages including blank pages. Passport copy should be clear and printed on single-sided A4 paper).(Please ensure that your passport has a validity of at least 24 months from intake date)

*Certified true copies of all academic qualifications

* EMGS Health declaration form

* English Language Certificate – Proficiency in English is a prerequisite for admission. The minimum accepted English language test scores for the Student Pass application are IELTS 5.0 or equivalent.The accepted English language tests are:

• PTE Academic (Pearson Test of English)
• IELTS (International English Language Testing System)
• TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)
• CAE (Cambridge English: Advanced)
• CPE (Cambridge English: Proficiency)
• MUET (Malaysian University English Test)

Other Important Documents

• English translations of all documents

* For applicants transferring from other institutions in Malaysia – A copy of Release Letter, including attendance & academic record and visa cancellation letter with an acknowledgement from EMGS/Immigration

* For applicants financed by scholarship/sponsorship/study loan – An original copy of Sponsorship letter

* For applicants graduating from high schools – A photocopy of School Leaving Certificate

* For applicants with names spelt differently in academic transcripts and documents – Statutory Declaration confirming the identity

* For applicants above 23 years old, required by the Malaysian Immigration Dept. -Resume/Character Reference Letter

* For applicants from Sudan – No Objection Certificate (NOC)

* For expatriates residing out of the country of origin – A photocopy of your Resident Pass