MASTER OF
COMMUNICATIONS
AND MEDIA STUDIES
The world is facing unprecedented change in
communications, media content, forms,
technology, and policy over the last decade.
These changes have wide ranging implications
for business, politics, public administration,
and everyday life. Learning outcomes
This course addresses these changes and
critically engages with the potential and
challenges posed by the rise of digital media,
globalisation, and cross-cultural exchange. You
will examine past, present and future trends to
further your understanding of communications
and media systems both locally and globally. These include critical thinking, cultural sensitivity,
advanced reading and communication skills (both
written and verbal), and high-level analytical
skills. More widely, the degree aims to develop
skills in communications and media research.
Course structure
The course is made up of 72 credit points
(six units) of study. These are divided into
the following:
PART A. CORE MASTER’S STUDY (48 points)
Core units (24 points)
> AMG5409 Communication research
practices
Capstone unit (12 points)
> AMG5742 Communications research project*
One discipline elective (12 points)
> See below for options
PART B. ADVANCED EXPERTISE (24 points)
Option 1 – Research pathway
AMG5743 Communications research thesis
(24 points)*
Option 2 – Discipline electives
Two additional 12 point units from the following:
> AMG5400 Global digital media: Issues in
international and transnational communication
> AMG5382 Contemporary issues in Asia
> AMG5018 Celebrity, fashion, publicity
> AMG5751 Communications industry
internship
*You can undertake AMG5743 after completion of 48 points in the
course if you’ve achieved a minimum distinction average and with the
approval of the coordinator. Undertaking this unit will fulfil the capstone
and discipline elective requirement in the Core Master’s Study.
Part-time classes are held on weekday evenings
and Saturday mornings.
February
Coursework
RM 48,650 Malaysian Student
RM 53,500 International Student
2019 fees for full course at 1.5 years
Graduate research pathway
This methodological training will enable you to
participate in relevant research-based study and
equip you with an edge for today’s competitive
workplace.
Progression to further studies
Completion of the research thesis (24 points) will
provide a pathway to a higher degree by research.
Career paths
Common destinations for graduates include:
> AMG5894 Communications theories and
You’ll master the contemporary skills necessary
for participation in and the management of
sophisticated communicative processes in
regional, urban, national and international
contexts.
1.5 years (Full-time)
3 years (Part-time)*
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> Corporate communications, public relations,
journalism, publishing, editing, writing,
electronic media
> Marketing, advertising, business research
and analysis
> Management consulting, international trade,
human resources, training and development,
management and administration
> Diplomacy, foreign affairs, politics
> Tourism, hospitality, entertainment
> Production, direction, management and
administration, film, television and video
> Academia
> Research and policy institutes
In addition to the opportunities listed above, this
degree will prepare you for careers in various
sectors within and beyond the media industry.
You will be able to design communication
strategies, develop and implement
communication policy plans, act as media
spokespersons and offer expert communication
advice through industry and market research.
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