Master of Arts in Communication
(MMC) (N/0323/7/0240) (10/25) (MQA/FA 13942)
Programme Overview:
The Master of Arts in Communication programme offered by TAR UMT is designed to produce graduates who are trained with advanced knowledge, and practical and analytical skills required for problem identification, research design and data analysis. It also prepares graduates with problem-solving, and scientific skills and a solid media and communication background for career development and enhanced innovation to a further academic pursuit at the doctorate level and research outcomes that are relevant to the national and international context.
Intake:
Rolling Intake (throughout the year)
Duration:
Full-time (Malaysian & International students) - 2 years
Part-time (Malaysian students ONLY) - 3 years
Campus:
KL Main Campus
Programme Outline
Compulsory
Research Methodology
Theories in Communication and Cultural Studies
Master Research
Career Prospect
Graduates of this programme can be employed as:
Media Planner
Account Executive
Media Planner Executive
Strategy Planning Executive
Insight Executive
Research
Communication Consultancy
Corporate Communication
Business Support Executive
Operation Executive
News Presenter
Announcer
PR Executive
Digital Strategist
Project Manager
Journalist
Digital Content Executive
Broadcast Journalist
Newscaster
Radio Announcer
Editorial
Marketing Support and Business Development
Digital Content Editor
Video Executive
Assistant Producer
Sales and Marketing
Corporate Branding Executive
Social Media Executive
Researcher
Analyst
Digital Media Executive
Media Analyst
Publishing
PR Advisor
Digital PR Manager
Minimum Entry Requirement
Minimum Entry Requirements
A Bachelor's degree or its equivalent, with a minimum CGPA of 2.75, as accepted by the Senate; OR
A Bachelor's degree or its equivalent, with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 and not meeting a CGPA of 2.75, can be accepted subject to rigorous internal assessment; OR
A Bachelor's degree or its equivalent, not meeting a CGPA of 2.50, can be accepted subject to a minimum of 5 years of working experience in a relevant field.
English Language Requirements
1) Malaysian Students
MUET Band 4.0 or IELTS Band 6.0 or CEFR Mid B2 or TOEFL iBT 60 or its equivalent; OR
Exemption of English Language requirement if the medium of instruction during Bachelor studies was in English
2) International Students
IELTS Band 6.0 or CEFR Mid B2, TOEFL iBT 60 its equivalent; OR
Exemption of English Language requirement if medium of instruction during Bachelor studies was in English