Master of Communications and Media Studies
KPT / JPT( R2 / 321 / 7 / 0015) 03 / 26- MQA / SWA0177
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ARTS AND SOCIAL SCIENCES
DURATION 1 – 1.5 YEARS( full-time) 2- 3 YEARS( part-time) 1 Classes are held weekday evenings and Saturday mornings.
INTAKE FEBRUARY
FEES RM56,160 Malaysian student RM64,080 International student 2025 fees for full course
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Doctor of Philosophy
KPT / JPT( N / 0300 / 8 / 0002) 08 / 31- MQA / PSA 17705
DURATION 3 – 4 YEARS( full-time) 6- 8 YEARS( part-time) 1
INTAKE THROUGHOUT THE YEAR( subject to availability of supervision)
FEES RM47,040 Malaysian student RM53,280 International student 2025 fees per year
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Play a leading role as a communicator in the digital economy. The last decade has seen unprecedented changes in communications and media content, technology and policy – with wide-ranging implications for business, politics, public policy and everyday life.
This course builds your understanding of the changing global contexts of media and communication practices.
WHAT YOU’ LL LEARN
• Key issues affecting the global communications industry, with a focus on digital media, globalisation and cross-cultural exchange
• Latest developments and research in communications and media, including social and online media, with real-world application
• Advanced written, communication and analytical skills and a thorough understanding of communications and media in politics, public policy and business
• Intellectual confidence to succeed within a competitive industry environment.
Be part of a proud tradition of research excellence. The program consists of an extensive, independent research project in your discipline of choice, supported by a minimum of two academic supervisors throughout your candidature. Your study will result in a research thesis which makes a valuable contribution to the current body of knowledge on your chosen topic.
PROGRESSION TO FURTHER STUDIES Successful completion of the research pathway in this course may lead to eligibility for a Higher Degree by Research.
PRIOR QUALIFICATIONS If you have an Australian bachelor honours degree( or equivalent) in a relevant discipline 2, you can accelerate your study and graduate in one year on full-time study.
CAREER PATHS
• Journalist
• Public relations consultant
• Tourism marketer
• Brand marketing manager
• Communications advisor
• Digital media strategist.
AREAS OF RESEARCH
• Anthropology( visual and urban)
• Climate change
• Communications
• Critical Asian studies
• Cultural studies
• Development studies
• Film and television studies
• Gender and sexuality studies
• History
• Human geography
• International political economy
• International relations
• Internet studies
• Literary studies
• Media studies
• Migration studies
• Politics / political science
• Religious studies
• Sociology
• Theology
• Urban studies.
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1 Part-time study is not available for international students. 2 Relevant disciplines include humanities or social sciences.
POSTGRADUATE PROSPECTUS 2025
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