Bachelor of Arts ( Honours ) Journalism in Chinese Media by Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman ( UTAR )

Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman ( UTAR )

Kajang, Selangor

In line with the ever growing media industry in Malaysia, there is a high demand for graduates specialising in the area of journalism.

This programme produces graduates with knowledge of the Chinese media industry and training in news writing, editing and production in both traditional media (print and broadcast) and new media such as online media, blogs and other social media.

The aim of the programme is to contribute to the growth of the Malaysian Chinese media industry, cultivating discussions on key issues in the public domain on democratic principles in maintaining harmony in a multi-cultural society like Malaysia.

The programme also offers lifelong learning skills that will enable students to critically, objectively and analytically address independent complex problems, issues and current affairs.

Intake

Jan, May, Oct

Course Fees (estimated)

RM 42,400

Course Duration

3 years

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Entry Requirements

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STPM with 2 Grade C
A-Level with 2 Grade D
South Australian Matriculation ( SAM ) with an Australian Tertiary Admission Rank ( ATAR ) 70 and Grade B in 2 subjects
Canadian Pre-University ( CPU ) with an average of 70% in 6 subjects
Foundation in Science, University Tunku Abdul Rahman ( UTAR )
Foundation in Arts, University Tunku Abdul Rahman ( UTAR )
Diploma, Tunku Abdul Rahman University College ( TAR UC ) in the relevant field
Diploma / Foundation / Matriculation/ Preparatory from other Institutions of Higher Learning in the relevant field
Unified Examination Certificate ( UEC ) with Grade B in 5 subjects
other equivalent qualification recognised by the Malaysian Government with minimum CGPA 2.50

AND A credit in 1 SPM Mathematics subject / equivalent

Fee Breakdown

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Malaysian
Total Fees : RM 42,400

International
Total Fees : RM 57,550

Course Subjects

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Year 1

Basic Photo Journalism 基础新闻摄影
Chinese Language Media in World Context 世界中文媒体
Chinese Media Advertising 中文广告学
Chinese Publication and Marketing 中文出版与行销
Co-Curriculum
Communicative English
Design Studio
Elective I
English for Mass Communication
History of Chinese Language Newspapers in Malaysia and Singapore 马新华文报业史
Journalistic Writing I 新闻写作（一）
Malaysian Chinese Society and Education 马来西亚华人社会与教育
MPU1*
National Language/Other Languages
Theory and Principles of Journalism 新闻学原理

Year 2

Broadcast Journalism
Business Reporting
Communication Research Methods
Constitutional Development in Malaysia
Elective II
Feature Writing
International Politics and Organisations 国际政治与组织
Internet Journalism Journalistic Writing II 新闻写作（二）
Media and Communication Theories
MPU1**
News Translation Newspaper and Periodical Editing 报章与杂志编辑
Sun Zi's Art of War and Business Strategies

Year 3

Communication Law
Data Journalism 新闻数据
Entrepreneurship Ethics in Media Communication
Industrial Training 工业培训
Opinion Writing
Page Setting in Chinese Language 中文排版
Project 论文

Elective I - Choose 1 course(s)

Communication in Interpersonal Relationships
Confucianisms and Modern Society
Fundamentals of Psychology
Introduction to Advertising
Introduction to Sociology
Understanding Politics: State, Nation and Government
Elective II - Choose 1 course(s)
- Chinese Language and Rhetoric 汉语与修辞
- Cultural Studies 文化研究

National Language/Other Language - Choose 1 course

Bahasa Kebangsaan (A) - For Malaysian only, without SPM-BM credit
Introduction to French
Introduction to Japanese
Introduction to Korean
MPU 1* - Choose 1 course
- Hubungan Etnik - For Local Students
- Malaysian Studies 3 - For International Students
MPU 1** - Choose 1 course
- Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2 - For International Students
- Tamadun Islam dan Tamadun Asia (TITAS) - For Local Students