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

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

东姑阿都拉曼管理及工艺大学

Diploma in Journalism

Introduction

Discipline
Journalism
Program
Diploma Program
Qualification Awarded
Diploma in Journalism
Awarding Institution
TAR UMT
Recognition of Qualification
Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA)
Course Duration
2 Years
Intake
June, November
Class Location
  • TAR UMT (Kuala Lumpur Main Campus)

Course Syllabus

Major Subjects
Introduction to Information Technology
Introduction to Mass Communication
Introduction to Human Communication
Chinese Writing for the Mass Media OR Introduction to Drama
Introduction to Journalism
Mass Media and Society
Writing for the Electronic Media
Fundamentals of Web Design
Translation for Media
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
Production & Publication
Media in Malaysia
Industrial Attachment
Podcasting

Language, Mata Pelajaran Pengajian Umum (MPU) and Co-curricular Courses:
Integrative English, Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban, Progressive English, Integrity and Anti Corruption, Civic Consciousness and Volunteerism OR Bahasa Kebangsaan A*is compulsory for students without Credit in Bahasa Malaysia at SPM level , *Co-curricular

*compulsory Co-Curricular Course is taken in the semesters stated in programme structure in student’s programme handbook.

Entry Requirement

(1)SPM - 3 Credits in the relevant subjects
(2)O Level - 3 Grade C in the relevant subjects
(3)UEC - 3 Grade B in the relevant subjects
(4)Certificate - Relevant Certificate accredited by MQA OR relevant Skilled/Technical/Vocational Certificate accredited by MQA or recognised by the Malaysian Government

Compulsory subject:
(1), (2) and (3) must include SPM Credit/ O Level Grade C/ UEC Grade B in English Language#

# Grade B and above in English Language conducted by TAR UMT is accepted as having fulfilled the English Language requirement for applicants with a pass in SPM/Grade D or Grade E (Pass) in O Level/Grade C in UEC in the required English Language subject

Note:
a) 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.
b) Students without a credit in SPM Bahasa Melayu are required to pass Bahasa Kebangsaan A before the award of their Diploma.
c) Equivalent qualifications or qualifications from other Institution of Higher Learning (IHL) will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
d) Subject to the Ministry of Higher Education's latest requirements.

Course Fees

Budget
< RM20000 (estimated total amount of the tuition and miscellaneous fees for the entire program)
Tuition Fee
RM 20,000
Application Fee
N/A

The fee listed above is only for reference. For the actual information of the tuition fees, please click here to inquire.

Course Inquiry

FACULTY OF COMMUNICATION AND CREATIVE INDUSTRIES
TUNKU ABDUL RAHMAN UNIVERSITY OF MANAGEMENT AND TECHNOLOGY
JALAN GENTING KELANG
SETAPAK
53300 KUALA LUMPUR

TELEPHONE: +603-41450123 / 41450100
Ext no. 3583, 3532
EMAIL : fcci@tarc.edu.my

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