Diploma in Journalism

Tunku Abdul Rahman University of Management and Technology (TAR UMT)

Setapak, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Quick Facts

Duration

2 years

Mode

Full-time, On-campus

Intake

Jun, Nov

Tuition Fees

RM20,000

Course Structure

  • Introduction to Information Technology
  • Introduction to Mass Communication
  • Introduction to Human Communication
  • Chinese Writing for the Mass Media OR Introduction to Drama
  • Mass Media and Society
  • Writing for the Electronic Media
  • Introduction to Journalism
  • Translation for Media
  • Fundamentals of Web Design
  • Malaysia: Cultural & Religious Practices
  • Basic Audio and Video Production
  • Digital Storytelling
  • Media Ethics
  • Photojournalism
  • Chinese Creative Writing OR Creative Writing
  • Malaysian Constitutional Framework and Policies
  • Communication Law
  • Copy Editing
  • Podcasting
  • Production & Publication
  • Media in Malaysia
  • Industrial Attachment

Entry Requirements

  • SPM: 3 Credits in the relevant subjects
  • O Level: 3 Grade C in the relevant subjects
  • UEC: 3 Grade B in the relevant subjects
  • Certificate:
    • Relevant certificate accredited by MQA OR
    • Relevant Skilled/Technical/Vocational Certificate recognised by the Malaysian Government
  • Compulsory subjects: SPM Credit/O Level Grade C/UEC Grade B in English Language
  • Note: 
    • SPM holders must have at least a pass in Bahasa Melayu and SPM holders from Year 2013 onwards must have at least a pass in Sejarah.
    • Students without a credit in SPM Bahasa Melayu are required to pass Bahasa Kebangsaan A before the award of Diploma.
    • Equivalent qualifications/qualifications from Other Institution of Higher Learning (IHL) will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Estimated Fees

Application fees (non-refundable)

RM60

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  • PROMO

Tuition fees

RM20,000

Total payable amount

RM20,000

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