UCSI University

Based on the principles of boldness, perseverance, integrity, and excellence, UCSI University is a leading higher education institution with branches in Kuala Lumpur, Terengganu, and Sarawak, Malaysia. Our college is equipped with the most advanced facilities to meet the needs of students, offering a wide range of academic courses, from medicine, pharmacy, nursing, engineering, and architecture to music, multimedia, education, liberal arts, and hospitality.

Course Information

Academic Qualification

Bachelor

Duration

3.0 years

Intake

January, May, September

English Requirement

Class Type

Full Time

Offer Letter

Free

Yearly Tuition Fees

First Year

24,410

MYR

Second Year

22,340

MYR

Third Year

28,410

MYR

Total Tuition Fees 75,160 MYR

Other Fees

Application Fees + Visa 3,100 MYR

Refundable Deposit 1,000 MYR

International Administration fee 4,200 MYR

Registration fee 450 MYR

Facilities fee 650 MYR

Total Additional Fees 9,400 MYR

Grand Total (All Fees) 84,560 MYR

Course Overview

The BA (Hons) Mass Communication at UCSI University, Kuala Lumpur Campus, provides students with comprehensive skills in media production, journalism, and marketing communications, preparing graduates for dynamic roles in broadcasting, film, advertising, public relations, and journalism.

Program Structure

Year 1: Introduction to Mass Communication, Basic Photography, Visual Communication, Introduction to Public Speaking, Introduction to Video Production, Fundamentals of Management, Writing for Mass Communication, University Life, Co-operative Placement 1, Extra-curricular Learning Experience 1. Major Electives – Choose 3: Introduction to Advertising, Film Studies, Introduction to Public Relations, Introduction to Journalism, Fundamentals of Marketing.
Year 2: Creative Content Development, Mass Communication Research 1, Design & Thinking, New Media Studies, Co-operative Placement 2, Extra-curricular Learning Experience 2.
Year 3: Media, Law & Ethics, Entrepreneurship, Alternative Voices and Issues in Mass Communication, Mass Communication Project, Mass Communication Research 2, Cooperative Placement 3, Extracurricular Learning Experience 3.
Pathways: Students choose one pathway in Year 2 and Year 3:
- Film & Television: Film Production, Film Appreciation, Documentary Production, Directing and Aesthetics, Scriptwriting, TV Production (Capstone Course).
- Journalism: Photojournalism, Editing, Feature Writing, New Media Journalism, Broadcast Journalism, Media Publishing for Print and New Media (Capstone Course).
- Marketing Communications: Creative Copywriting, Marketing Strategies, Brand Communication, Consumer Behavior, Media Planning & Management, Integrated Marketing Communication Campaign (Capstone Course).

Entry Requirements

STPM: Passed at least two subjects with a minimum Grade C (GP 2.00) in any two subjects.
A-Level: Passed at least two subjects with a minimum Grade D in any two subjects.
UEC: A minimum of 5 credits B6 including English. Applicants without credit in English (UEC) but obtained credit in English (SPM) qualify for enrolment.
International Baccalaureate: Minimum score of 26/42 for six subjects (A Minimum of Grade 4 for credit transfer – Year 1).
Matriculation: A minimum CGPA of 2.0 and credit in English at SPM or its equivalent.
Australia Year 12: Minimum mark of 60%.
Canadian Pre-U: Minimum mark of 60%.
UCSI Foundation in Arts: Completed with a minimum CGPA of 2.0/4.0.
Diploma or equivalent: Completed with a minimum CGPA of 2.0/4.0.
Diploma in Media & Communication or equivalent: Completed with a minimum CGPA of 2.0/4.0.
Diploma in Psychology: Completed with a minimum CGPA of 2.0/4.0.
English Language Requirements:
- For Local Students:
  - MUET: Band 3
  - SPM English Language: Grade B+
  - SPM English Language 1119/O-Level/IGCSE: Grade C
  - UEC English Language: Grade A2
- For International Students:
  - Cambridge Linguaskill: 154
  - IELTS: Band 5.0
  - Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests: 154
  - TOEFL IBT: 40
  - Pearson Test of English: 47
  - MUET: Band 3.5

Career Opportunities

Broadcasting
Film
Media
Advertising
Public Relations / Corporate Communications
Journalism
Event Management
Photojournalism
Journalist
Advertising Project Manager/Executive
Fashion Photographer
Film Director
TV Correspondent
Linguist
Publication Officer
Writer
Public Relations Specialists
Diplomatic Service Officer
Brand Management
Editor
Researchers
Corporate Social Responsibility Officer
Broadcast Manager
Creative Director
Newscaster

Highlights

Duration: 3 years
Intakes: January, May, September
Location: Kuala Lumpur Campus
Facilities: Media Broadcast Centre equipped with voice recording rooms, radio studio, photography studio, television broadcast studio, and changing & makeup rooms.

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