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Bachelor of Mass Communication (Honours) Journalism

(R/321/6/0161) (01/27) (MQA/FA4517)

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Key Information

Intakes

April, July, September/October

Programme Duration

3 years | Full-time

Mode of Study

Full-Time

Programme Level

The Bachelor of Mass Communication (Honours) Journalism programme has been carefully designed with inputs from industry experts and scholars to produce passionate aspiring journalists who meet market demands and stay ahead of their competitors. Students will be exposed to a variety of journalistic writing and reporting that include conducting research and investigations. They also learn to evaluate and present critical information for both market and societal needs. Key communication theories combined with a comprehensive curriculum that are student-centred make learning at QIU the best possible experience.

Career Prospects

Journalism: Newspaper & MagazineBroadcasting: Television, Radio, Internet & Mobile
  • Print Journalist
  • Editor
  • Photojournalist
  • Magazine Publisher
  • Translator
  • Columnist
  • Press Secretary
  • Feature Writer
  • Technical Speech Writer
  • Data Journalist
  • News Programme Director
  • Radio & TV Producer
  • Radio & TV Announcer
  • Script Writer
  • Sports Promoter
  • Narrator
  • Proofreader
  • Broadcast Journalist
  • Audio-Visual Writer
  • Online Content Writer

 

English Proficiency IELTS 5.0 / MUET Band 3.5 or its equivalent
Matriculation / Pre-University / Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) programme or equivalentPass with a minimum of grade C (CGPA 2.0) in TWO (2) subjects AND a credit in English at SPM level
General Certificate of Education Advanced (“A”) Level PassA Level or equivalent with a minimum of grade D in TWO (2) subjects AND a credit in English at O level
Unified Examination Certificate (UEC)Pass with a minimum grade B IN five (5) subjects including English
Recognised Diploma in a related fieldPass with a minimum CGPA 2.00 and a credit in English at SPM level or its equivalent
Other QualificationsOther equivalent qualifications recognised by the Malaysian Government
General Studies Subjects
  • Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban
  • Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2
  • Philosophy and Current Issues
  • Bahasa Kebangsaan A
  • English for Academic Purposes
  • Integrity and Anti-Corruption
  • Community Service
University Courses
  • Digital Skills & Services
  • Creativity & Innovation
  • Entrepreneurship
  • General Interest Course
Core Courses
  • Introduction to Journalism
  • Mass Media in Society
  • Communication Theory
  • Scripting for Media
  • Elective 1: Creative and Critical Thinking / Marketing Communication
  • Rhetoric, Articulation and Persuasion
  • Media and Consumer Analytics
  • Elective 2: Social Psychology/ Sociology
  • Media Law and Ethics
  • Event Management
  • Intro to Brand Management
  • Media Psychology
  • Communication Research
  • Introduction to Digital Videography
  • Reporting and Editing for Media
  • Specialised Journalism
  • Feature Writing in the Digital Age
  • Creative Writing for Media
  • Introduction to Digital Photography
  • Data Journalism
  • Investigative Journalism
  • Visual Communication
  • Broadcast and Digital Journalism
  • Politics and the Media
  • Photojournalism
  • Convergence Journalism
  • Digital Newspaper and E-Magazine Production
  • Research Project I
  • Globalisation and Communication
  • Research Project II
  • Industry Training

For enquiries on our programme fees and funding, please fill up the form below or you may contact our Student Recruitment Division representative. We offer many funding opportunities to support students. Check out our Financial Assistance Page to find out more.

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Public HolidaysWeek startWeek endAcademic Week
 1 Jul6 JulRegistration – 1 Jul (Mon)
 ** Orientation Week
2 – 6 Jul (Tue – Sat)
 *8 Jul Awal Muharram9 Jul13 JulWeek 1 – Class Starts (9 Jul)
 15 Jul20 JulWeek 2
 22 Jul27 JulWeek 3
 29 Jul3 AugWeek 4
 5 Aug10 AugWeek 5
 12 Aug17 AugWeek 6
 19 Aug24 AugWeek 7
  26-Aug31-AugWeek 8
 

2-Sep

7-SepWeek 9
 

 9-Sep

 14-SepWeek 10

16-Sep Prophet Muhammad’s Birthday & Malaysia Day

 17-Sep

 21-SepWeek 11
 

23-Sep

28-SepWeek 12
 30-Sep 5-OctWeek 13
  7-Oct 12-OctWeek 14
 14-Oct16-Oct Self Study
 

17-Oct

 19-Oct Final Examination
 21-Oct 25-Oct Final Examination
  28-Oct 29-Oct Final Examination
31-Oct Deepavali30-Oct 2-Nov Semester Break
1-Nov Sultan of Perak’s Birthday
  4-Nov 9-Nov Semester Break
  11 Nov 17 Nov Semester Break

* When a public holiday falls on Sunday, the holiday is substituted with the following working Monday/ working day

**Orientation (Jul 2024 sem) – Not compulsary for returning students

Note: The University reserves the right to amend as and when required

Public HolidaysWeek startWeek endAcademic Week
   Registration (12 Oct) – Sat
  14-Oct18-OctOrientation Week (14 Oct – 18 Oct)
 21-Oct25-OctWeek 1 – Class starts (21 Oct)
31-Oct Thu Deepavali28-Oct2-NovDeepavali Break
1-Nov Fri Sultan of Perak’s Birthday4-Nov8-NovWeek 2
 11 Nov15 NovWeek 3
Public HolidaysWeek startWeek endAcademic Week
 18-Nov  **Registration & Orientation – 18 Nov (Mon)
  19-Nov  23-Nov Week 1 – Class starts for all (19 Nov)
 25-Nov30-NovWeek 2
 2-Dec7-DecWeek 3
 9-Dec14-DecWeek 4
 16-Dec21-DecWeek 5
25-Dec Wed Christmas Day23-Dec28-DecWeek
1-Jan Wed New Year30-Dec4-JanWeek 7
 6-Jan11-JanWeek 8
 13-Jan18-JanWeek 9
 

20-Jan

25-JanWeek 10
29 Jan Wed Chinese New Year27-Jan1-FebMid-sem Break
 3-Feb8-FebWeek 11
11 Feb Tue Thaipusam10-Feb15-FebWeek 12
 17-Feb22-FebWeek 13
 24-Feb1-MarWeek 14
 3-Mar8-MarStudy Week
 10-Mar15-Mar Final Examination
17 Mar Mon Nuzul Al-Quran17-Mar22-Mar Final Examination
 
 24-Mar29-Mar Semester Break
31 Mar Mon Hari Raya Aidilfitri31-Mar5-Apr Semester Break
 7-Apr12-Apr Semester Break

* When a public holiday falls on Sunday, the holiday is substituted with the following working Monday/ working day

**Registration and Orientation (Nov 2024 sem) – for late registration students who did not manage to go through orientation in MOOC semester

Note: The University reserves the right to amend as and when required