MASTER OF MEDIA STUDIES (COURSEWORK)

MASTER OF MEDIA STUDIES

Programme Overview

The Master of Media Studies programme offers an interdisciplinary approach in order to produce critical, highly skilled and creative media professionals.

This one year programme is designed to accommodate fresh graduates and industry practitioners to enable them to acquire new knowledge and industry skills to face the current challenges in the media and communication industries.

This special programme is also packaged for media practitioners who wish to acquire the art of managing the converging media industry.

Full-Time Duration: 2 Semesters + 1 Special Semester (Coursework)

Programme Structure

Core Courses (27 Credits)

Research Methodology for Media
Advanced Media and Communication Theories
Management of Media Organization
Creative Media Project
Industrial Practice

Elective Courses (15 Credits) - 5 Only

Media Relations and Strategic Communication
Advanced Media Production
Media Market and Audience Research
Media and Society
Constructive Journalism around the World
Media Issues, Policy and Ethics
Advanced Screen Production
Corporate Media Writing

Career Prospects

Media Analyst, Media Relations Specialist, Media Project Manager, Media Production Manager, Communication Strategist, Media Research Analyst, Media and Communications Consultant, Corporate Media Writer, Creative Director in Media, Media Policy Advisor, Strategic Communication Manager, Journalism Educator, Media Organization Manager, Advanced Screen Production Specialist, Media Ethics Consultant.

Tuition Fee

Local

RM22,600

International

RM48,100

Intake

Semester 2 (March) Intake, Academic Session 2025/2026

Entry Requirement

General Entry Requirements

For applicants with a CGPA of not less than 3.00:
- Possess a Bachelor’s Degree with a CGPA of not less than 3.00; or
For applicants with a CGPA of 2.50 – 2.99 (must fulfill at least one of the following):
- Graduate from Universiti Malaya; or
- Accumulate at least one (1) year of work experience in related fields; or
- Produce publications in related field; or
- Receive a scholarship; or
- Serve as a staff member of a government agency; or
- Pass an interview conducted by the Faculty; or
- Pass a special evaluation by the Faculty

Specific Entry Requirements

General University Requirements: Fulfill the General University Requirements
Bachelor’s Degree Qualification: Possess a Bachelor's Degree
Equivalent Qualification:
1. Possessed Professional qualification from a recognized professional body; or
2. Possessed Professional qualification approved by Senate from time to time; or
3. APEL (A) qualification; or
4. APEL (Q) qualification
Related fields: Bachelor’s Degree in any fields.
Special Requirements: N/A

English Requirements

Malaysia University English Test (MUET): Band 4.0; or
International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic: Band 6.0; or
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Paper-Based Test (PBT): Not applicable; or
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Internet-Based Test (IBT) (Centre-Based): Score 60; or
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Computer-Based Test (CBT): Not applicable; or
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) – Essential Online: Score 8.5; or
Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: Score 59; or
Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests – Linguaskill Online: Not applicable; or
Cambridge English – B1 Preliminary, B2 First, C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency: Score 169; or
Cambridge English – B2 Business Vantage, C1 Business Higher: Not applicable; or
Occupational English Test (OET) (Conventional / Online): Not applicable; or
Cambridge English: First (FCE): Not applicable; or
Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE): Not applicable; or
Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE): Not applicable