Diploma of Media Studies
MoHE approval code JBT BPP (N/213/4/0374)
The course aims to train students for media and communication roles, develop their critical thinking skills and practical work which models industry practices. It introduces students to the areas of web media, journalism and screen communication. The course also provides students a pathway to continue their studies to a degree level.
| Location | Malaysia |
| Intake | October 2022
March and July 2023 |
| Duration | 2 years – Full time : 6 trimester |
| Malaysian SPM | 3 Credits including English |
| GCE ‘O’ Level | 3 Credits including English |
| UEC | Grade B4 in 3 relevant academic subjects including English |
| STPM | minimum of Grade C (GP2.0) in any subjects |
| SPM | English Grade C or better |
| IELTS* | Overall 5.0 (all bands min 5.0) |
| TOEFL | Overall 65 |
| IGCSE/GCE ‘O’ Level | English Grade C or better |
| MUET | Band 3 (min aggregate 140) |
| UEC | B4 |
| COMS0007 | Academic Writing Skills |
| COMS0011 | Effective Communication Skills |
| GRDE0001 | Introduction to Digital Technologies and Design |
| MEDA0004 | Introduction to Media and Communication Studies |
| MPU2142 | Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 1 (for international student only) (MPU Unit) |
| COMS0010 | Introduction to Research Projects |
| COMS0009 | Critical Thinking Skills |
| MEDA0002 | Introduction To Visual Culture |
| MEDA0003 | Introduction to Screen Production |
| MPU2232 | Introduction to Digital Entrepreneurship (MPU Unit) |
| JOUR0001 | Introduction to Journalism |
| PWRP0004 | Travel Writing and Photography |
| MPU2422 | Community Service (MPU Unit) |
| COMS1010 | Academic and Professional Communications |
| COMS1001 | Engaging Media |
| SPRO1000 | Introduction to Screen Industries |
| JOUR1001 | Introduction to Journalism – Broadcast |
| MPU2192 | Philosophy & Current Issue (MPU Unit) |
| JOUR1000 | Introduction to Journalism – Writing |
| COMS1003 | Culture to Cultures |
| NETS1001 | Web Communications |
| SCST1000 | Introduction to Screen Creativity |
| MPU2352 | Constitution and Society (MPU Unit) |
| MPU2352 | Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 1 (International Students only) (MPU Unit) |
| MKTG0002 | Industrial Training (minimum 12 weeks) |
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For more info, please contact us at Curtin University Malaysia School of Pre-U and Continuing Education |
