This mode provides students with the opportunity to develop sound understanding of major communication theories and research specifically in the study of journalism, communication and societal issues, technology and culture.

Course Structure
Students are required to complete 40 units comprising three core courses and a dissertation.

Core Courses (12 units)
•    Advanced Communication Theory.
•    Quantitative Communication Research Methods.
•    Qualitative Communication Research Methods.

Dissertation (28 units)

Students are required to conduct a research in a communication-related area under the supervision of an academic staff and write a dissertation of about 25,000 words.

Expertise available in the following School: School of Communication

Applicants should possess the following:

A. Bachelor's degree

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)

(Applicable for International Applicants Only)

• A minimum score of 46 in Internet-based TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language); or
• A minimum of Band 5.5 in IELTS (International English Language Testing System); or
• A minimum score of 160 in Cambridge English Advance (CAE); or
• A minimum score of 160 in Cambridge Proficiency Advance (CPE); or
• A minimum score of 51 in Pearson Test of English (PTE); or
• A minimum score of 108 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.

• Full-time: Min 18 months / Max 24 months

• Part-time: Min 24 months / Max 48 months

April & October

FEES FOR USM@KL

*Not inclusive 6% Sales and Service Tax (SST) imposed by Government of Malaysia
** Fees are subject to change