Overview

The Media Studies programme from University of Malaya is offered as a full time programme with 122 credits, with a minimum study-duration of 7 semesters plus 1 short semester and a maximum study-duration of 11 semesters.

The Bachelor of Media Studies is a 3u1i programme in which students will undergo face-to-face and online classes, undertake assignments and do an academic project for 5 normal semesters and 1 short semester, followed by industrial training internships for 2 semesters.

Career Opportunity

Broadcast Journalist
Editor
Media Writer
Newspaper Journalist
News Editor
Playwright
Screenwriter
Filmmaker
Strategic Communication Officer
Corporate Media Executive
Media Entrepreneur

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Rhetoric and Public Speaking
Writing for Media
Media and Communication Theories
Media Law and Ethics
Organisational Communication
Screen Production Techniques

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 42 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-10-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-08-30 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

65

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IELTS

6

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Credits

122 alternative credits

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Disciplines

Media Studies & Mass Media View 35 other Bachelors in Media Studies & Mass Media in Malaysia

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Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

65

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6

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Other requirements

General requirements

National Higher School Certificate (or an Advanced Level equivalent) with the grade 80% and above or
A Diploma from recognized Institutions with at least a CGPA of 3.00.
Applicant may be required to undergo an interview session for certain selection programme before being accepted by the respective faculty.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

66600 MYR / year

≈ 66600 MYR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

8200 MYR / year

≈ 8200 MYR / year

Living costs

Kuala Lumpur

Malaysia

2210 - 3815 MYR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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Career Opportunity

Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

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Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

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Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

Domestic Applies to you

Living costs

Kuala Lumpur

Funding

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Scholarships Information

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