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Faculty Of Social Sciences And Humanities

Bachelor of Social Sciences with Honours (Media Communications)

PROGRAM SUMMARY

The Media Communication Program is designed to produce graduates and professional media practitioners who are innovative, dynamic, critical, responsible and ethical in generating and communicating information for the mass media. In order to enhance their training as visionary human resources, key skills identified in the Media Communication program include, writing news and articles for news portals, newspapers, magazines and press releases; writing scripts and publishing radio programs and community service (PSA) messages; writing scripts and publishing documentaries, television shows and short videos; doing coverage as a broadcast journalist and stand-upmanship; becoming a DJ and conducting radio broadcasts; and conducting academic research studies in the field of media and communication studies.

Programme Requirements

Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) APEL.A Certification Level 6 of the Malaysian Qualifications Framework (MQF);

and

Obtained at least a Band 2.0 in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET) for exams beginning in session 1 of 2021 OR a Band 2 for exams up to the year of 2020, depending on the validity period at the time of application;

and

Pass the exam or interview that the faculty has set up.

MUET Band 2.0

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I Want To Apply

Applications for full time study programmes (STPM, Matriculation, STAM and Diploma / Equivalent) must be submitted via Malaysia’s Ministry of Higher Education Online Application. Applications for studies in all the programmes offered are published in local newspapers between the month of January to April every year.

Application form for Malaysian students: http://upu.mohe.gov.my

Non-citizen and International Student candidates who are interested in enrolling for the full time study programmes must submit their applications via UKM Online Application opened in February to May every year.

Application form for Non-Citizen and International Students: Click here

How Much It Will Cost Me?

DURATION OF STUDY (SEMESTER)

REGISTRATION

SERVICE & ACTIVITY

TUTION FEES

1st SEMESTER

SUBSEQUENT SEMESTERS

TOTAL FEES

6

1,200

340

550

2,090

890

6,540

Please contact Shaping Advanced & Professional Education Center at:

Shaping Advanced & Professional Education Center (UKMSHAPE)
Level 2, Bangunan Wawasan
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
43600 Bangi Selangor
Malaysia

Tel: +603-8921 5331/ 5642/ 5329/ 5898/ 3995/ 4661/ 5642/ 5791
Fax: +603-8925 1391
Email: marketingpkp@ukm.edu.my
Website: www.ukm.my/ukmshape

What You Will Learn
  • Introduction to Intercultural Communication 
  • Communication Theory
  • Introduction to Media Communication
  • News and Broadcast Writing
  • Script Writing and Appreciation
  • Public and Media Broadcast
  • Communication Research Methodology
  • Data Statistics and Analysis
  • Broadcasting Journalism
  • Global Media
  • Aesthetic Stage Management and Production
  • Opinion writing and Media Commentator
  • Semantics in Journalism
  • Media Entrepreneurship 
  • Media and Politics
  • Public Opinion
  • Communication Industry, Policies and Laws
  • Broadcasting and Documentary 
  • Media Management and Production
  • Academic Exercise
  • Media Organization Management 
  • Industrial Training
Life at Faculty

FSSK is located on the UKM campus in Bangi, Selangor, 35 km south of Kuala Lumpur. FSSK is a centre of excellence that fosters the kind of critical thinking and creativity that builds leaders. Learning at FSSK is designed to promote independent thinking and active participation. FSSK has an impressive and proven track record in teaching, research and publication, as well as graduate employability. We offer students an innovative, supportive and intellectually challenging environment that stimulates them to succeed in their chosen field of study

FSSK is home to some of Malaysia’s foremost scholars, many of whom are world experts in their fields, nationally and internationally renowned for their research. It is no wonder that the government of Malaysia has bestowed on UKM research university status. FSSK is committed to equipping students with the most effective ways of learning. We start from the belief that as every student is an individual, learning is a personal journey rather than a standardised, linear progression. We therefore assist student to discover their own learning style, to understand and build their motivation, and to acquire effective study skills that will retain their value throughout their lives.

Faculty Information

Campus: Bangi, Selangor
Faculty: Faculty of Social Science and Humanities
Degree: Bachelor of Social Sciences with Honours (Media Communications)
Length: 3 Years

Contact:
Faculty of Social Science and Humanities
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
43600 UKM Bangi, Selangor Darul Ehsan,
Malaysia

Tel: +603-8921 5145 / 5354
Fax: +603-8925 2836
Email: syafawati@ukm.edu.my
Web: www.ukm.my/fssk

Contact Us

Centre for Academic Management
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
43600 UKM Bangi, Selangor
Malaysia

Tel: +603 89118173/ 8027/ 8456
Fax: +603 89118471
Email: admission_ppa@ukm.edu.my
Web: www.ukm.my/akademik

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