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
Mass Media and Society
Writing for the Electronic Media
Journalism I
Translation for Media
Introduction to Electronic Publishing
Malaysia: Cultural & Religious Practices
Basic Audio and Video Production
Journalism II
Media Ethics
Photojournalism
Chinese Creative Writing OR Creative Writing
Malaysian Constitutional Framework and Policies
Communication Law
Copy Editing
Malaysia and International Relations
Production & Publication
Media in Malaysia
Industrial Attachment
Language, Mata Pelajaran Pengajian Umum (MPU) and Co-curricular Courses:

English Language, Pengajian Malaysia 2, Bahasa Kebangsaan A, English for Communication, Social & Work Etiquette, Civic Consciousness and Volunteerism, *Co-curricular

*Co-Curricular Course must be taken in Year 1 Semester 3

Elective Subjects

Mass Media & Society, Communication Law, Photojournalism, Malaysia & International Relations, etc.

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

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 Diploma.
c) Equivalent qualifications/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 latest requirements.

Course Fees

Budget

< RM25000 (estimated total amount of the tuition and miscellaneous fees for the entire program)

Tuition Fee

RM 20,000

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

东姑阿都拉曼管理及工艺大学