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 2025-10-06 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-08-30 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

65

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Credits

122 alternative credits

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Disciplines

Media Studies & Mass Media View 36 other Bachelors in Media Studies & Mass Media in Malaysia

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Academic requirements

GPA

3

English requirements

IELTS

6

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65

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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.

Student insurance

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Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

66600 MYR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 66600 MYR per year during 42 months.
National

8200 MYR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8200 MYR per year during 42 months.

Living costs for Kuala Lumpur

2210 - 3815 MYR /month

Living costs

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Scholarships Information

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