Master of Arts (Communication) - School of Communication
The research mode for Master of Arts in Communication cater to students who possess a strong theoretical background and wish to undertake independent research. Candidates will complete their theses by working under the supervision of one or more faculty members. Masters candidates are required to present their proposal within six months of their registration date, whereas the Doctoral candidates are required to present their proposal within one year of their registration date.
Research Thrust Areas:
Communication
- Communication
- Communication Campaign Planning
- Health Communication
- Development Communication
- Visual Communication
- International Communication
- Environmental Communication
- Sustainability Communication
Journalism
- Journalism
- Environmental Journalism
- Online Journalism
- Print Journalism
- Broadcast Journalism
- Photo-journalism
Public Relations
- Public Relations
- International Public Relations
- Corporate Social Responsibility
- Corporate Communication
- Public Relations and New Media
- Public Relations and Environment
- Public Relations and Health
Advertising
- Advertising Management
- International Advertising
- Integrated Marketing Communication
- Advertising Strategy
- Media Management
- Advertising Campaign
- Advertising Production
- Graphics Production
Film and Broadcasting
- Film and Broadcasting
- Broadcasting and Telecommunications
- Screen Studies
- Broadcast Management
- Audio/Radio Studies
- Television Studies
- Film Studies
Media & Cultural Studies
- Media Studies
- Cultural Studies
- Language and Communication
- Communication and Technology
- Audience Studies
- Political Communication
- Media Literacy
- Media and Gender
Human Communication
- Speech Communication
- Interpersonal Communication
- Intercultural Communication
- Group Communication
Expertise available in the following School:
School of Communication
Applicants should possess the following:
A. Bachelor's degree in related areas
1. CGPA of at least 2.75 / 4.00; or
2. CGPA between 2.50 - 2.74 with the following additional conditions: or
a) Research experience for at least one year; or
b) Work experience in related field for at least one year; or
c) At least one (1) academic publication in the relevant field; or
d) Grade B for major / elective courses; or
e) Grade B+ for final year project
3. CGPA between 2.00 - 2.49 (Bachelor's Degree with Honours) with the following additional conditions: or
a) Research experience for at least five (5) years; or
b) Work experience in related field for at least five (5) years; AND
c) At least one (1) academic publication in the relevant field; or
d) Grade B for major / elective courses; or
e) Grade B+ for final year project
B. APEL A (Level 7)
Malaysian applicants should obtain at least a credit in Bahasa Malaysia at SPM level or its equivalent.
(Applicable for International Applicants Only)
- A minimum score of 60 in Internet-based TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language); or
- A minimum score of 7.5 in TOEFL Essentials (Online); or
- A minimum of Band 6.0 in IELTS (International English Language Testing System); or
- A minimum score of 169 in Cambridge English: Linguaskill Online); or
- A minimum score of 169 in Cambridge English Advance (CAE); or
- A minimum score of 169 in Cambridge Proficiency Advance (CPE); or
- A minimum score of 59 in Pearson Test of English (PTE); or
- A minimum score of 109 for CIEP Level (ELS); or
- A minimum of Band 4 in MUET (Malaysian University English Test)
Exemption can be given if:
- English is the candidate's mother tongue or National Language; or
- The candidate graduated from an Institution of Higher Learning in which the medium of instruction is English
**Candidates will be interviewed by the Selection Panels.
IMPORTANT: Candidates are required to provide any of the above English result upon application. Incomplete application will be rejected.
- Full-time: Min 2 semesters / Max 6 semesters
- Part-time: Min 4 semesters / Max 12 semesters
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** Fees are subject to change
