FIND OUT MORE ABOUT OUR PROGRAMME

BACHELOR OF MASS COMMUNICATION (Hons.) JOURNALISM

MC 241 | KEWARTAWANAN
>> Faculty of Communication & Media Studies
OUR
PROGRAMME
Journalism is the activity of gathering, assessing, creating, and presenting news and information. News is that part of communication that keeps us informed of the changing events, issues, and characters in the world outside. The purpose of journalism is thus to provide citizens with the information they need to make the best possible decisions about their lives, their communities, their societies, and their governments. This three - year programme prepares students to fulfill the requirements of the profession by providing them with a variety of skills and knowledge. The strength of the programme is in its curriculum, which emphasizes both practical and theoretical knowledge.
What You Will Study

Programme Structure

Mode: Full Time
Duration: 6 Semesters (3 years)

       SEMESTER 1

  • HBU111 – CO-CURRICULUM I
  • CTU552 – PHILOSOPHY AND CURRENT ISSUES
  • COM410 – INTRODUCTION TO COMMUNICATION AND MEDIA STUDIES
  • COM411 – NEWS WRITING AND REPORTING
  • COM530 – COMMUNICATION THEORY
  • BBM422 – PRINCIPLES OF TRANSLATION
  • COM422 – GRAPHIC AND CREATIVE DESIGN
  • COM431 – EFFECTIVE SPEAKING

       SEMESTER 2

  • HBU121 – CO-CURRICULUM II
  • ELC501 – ENGLISH FOR CRITICAL ACADEMIC READING
  • T*C401 – THIRD LANGUAGE I
  • LIB420 - SOCIOLOGY
  • JRN410 – PRINCIPLES OF JOURNALISM**
  • JRN451 – ADVANCED REPORTING**
  • JRN450 – BROADCAST JOURNALISM**
  • EAD419 – MULTIMEDIA DESIGN

       SEMESTER 3

  • HBU131 – CO-CURRICULUM III
  • CTU554 – VALUES AND CIVIZATION II
  • ELC650 – ENGLISH FOR PROFESSIONAL INTERACTION
  • T*C451 – THIRD LANGUAGE II
  • COM510 - MASS MEDIA AND MALAYSIAN SOCIETY
  • COM654 – ASIAN POLITICS
  • JRN501 – FEATURE WRITING FOR E-ZINE**
  • JRN500 – DIGITAL JOURNALISM**

       SEMESTER 4

  • T*C501 – THIRD LANGUAGE III
  • COM569 – COMMUNICATION RESEARCH METHODS
  • COM570 – QUANTITATIVE DATA ANALYSIS IN COMMUNICATION RESEARCH
  • JRN550 – NEWSPAPER MANAGEMENT AND PRODUCTION**
  • JRN549 - ENVIRONMENT AND SCIENCE REPORTING**
  • COM571 – PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT

       SEMESTER 5

  • EET699 – ENGLISH EXIT TEST
  • ENT530 – PRINCIPLES OF ENTREPRENEURSHIP
  • JRN602 – DATA ANALYTIC AND INVESTIGATIVE REPORTING**
  • JRN603 – JOURNALISM PROJECT**
  • JRN601 - ECONOMIC AND BUSINESS REPORTING**
  • JRN600 – JOURNALISM ETHICS AND MEDIA LAW**

       SEMESTER 6

  • COM656 – INDEPENDENT STUDY
  • COM655 – INTERNSHIP
** Core Module
Study Plan
CAREER
OPPORTUNITIES

When you’ve successfully completed this degree programme, you could embark on any of these exciting careers, including :

  • Digital Content Creator
  • Journalist or Reporter (Print, Broadcast, or Digital Platforms)
  • Content Writer
  • Sub-editor
  • Editor
  • News Producer
  • Multimedia Specialist
  • Copywriter
  • Media Executive
  • All-round Communication Personnel in Media Organisations

 
     
     
    TESTIMONIALS
    FROM ALUMNI

    PROGRAMME LEARNING OUTCOME (PLO)

     
     
    PLO1: Apply fundamental knowledge and system thinking, understanding of communication and media in addressing issues and challenges in the field of digital media
    PLO2: Demonstrate intellectual independence in the application of knowledge within the digital media field by applying anticipatory and critical thinking, analytical, and evaluation skills in the field of study/work/practice
    PLO3: Construct digital media creative products based on appropriate digital media skills, practices, processes, and strategic thinking
    PLO4: Demonstrate social skills and self-awareness for the well-being of the society
    PLO5: Demonstrate strategic thinking and effective communication skills by using appropriate forms and mediums for a diverse audience
    PLO6: Integrate information, media, and technology applications strategically in the field of digital media
    PLO7: Utilizing quantitative and qualitative approaches for digital media and communication issues
    PLO8: Demonstrate leadership and managerial capacities in diverse teams’ collaboration
    PLO9: Synthesize relevant and appropriate information, integrated problem solving and seek new knowledge in the field of digital media for self-directed lifelong learning and professional pathways
    PLO10: Integrate entrepreneurial skills in the field of digital media 
    PLO11: Demonstrate normative values, ethics, and accountability in societal and professional engagement