Master of Arts in Communication

Overview

The Master of Arts in Communication is designed to empower individuals who aspire to thrive in today’s rapidly evolving media and information landscape. As communication continues to shape how businesses, governments, and societies interact, there is an increasing demand for professionals who can navigate complex issues, bridge diverse audiences, and deliver impactful messages across multiple platforms. This programme responds directly to that demand by equipping you with the advanced knowledge, practical skills, and strategic mindset needed to become a leader in the field.

At its core, the programme merges academic rigour with industry relevance. You will explore diverse areas of communication, from interpersonal and intercultural exchanges to mass media, digital culture, crisis management, and brand storytelling. Each course is carefully crafted to provide both theoretical depth and hands-on application, ensuring that you can connect classroom learning to real-world challenges. Through interactive classes, case studies, applied research, and industry-linked projects, you will sharpen your ability to design strategies, analyse audiences, and craft compelling narratives that inspire action. By emphasising sustainability, ethics, and leadership, the programme prepares graduates not just to succeed but to make a meaningful impact in shaping communication for the future.

The programme explores a broad spectrum of communication areas to build a solid foundation and specialised expertise:

Interpersonal and intercultural communication
Mass media and digital culture
Strategic communication and public relations
Research methods in communication
Sustainability and ethical branding in communication practice

Through live case studies, industry-linked projects, and applied research, you’ll gain practical insight while deepening theoretical knowledge.

Intakes

January, May, September

Duration

1 year minimum, 3 years maximum (full-time)

3 years minimum, 5 years maximum (part-time)

Career Prospects

Strategic Communication Consultant
Media & PR Director
Corporate Communication Manager
Digital & Data Communication Specialist
Brand & Account Manager
Academic or Researcher

Estimated Annual Course Fee

RM48,500
for Malaysian students
USD11,278
for international students

International students must pay their fees in RM equivalent. The USD here is just an indicative/estimation and subject to the prevalent exchange rate

For details, contact +6(03) 7491 8622

Programme Structure

Students are required to complete 9 core courses, including Research Project and 2 elective courses.

Core Courses

Interactive Communication

Strategic Communication Management

Crisis Communication

Research Methodology

Social Media Strategies

Brand Identity and Narrative

Research Project

Elective Courses

Stakeholder Engagement and Communication

Cross-cultural Communication

Globalisation and Media

Entry Requirements

A Bachelor’s Degree in Media and Communication or related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.50; OR
A Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent, with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 and not meeting CGPA of 2.50, can be accepted subject to a rigorous internal assessment OR
Any other Bachelor’s Degree (Non-Media and Communication) with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 , can be accepted subject to a rigorous internal assessment, OR
Other qualifications equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree in Media and Communication or related fields recognised by the Government of Malaysia must undergo rigorous internal assessment as determined by the HEP. The requirement of CGPA is based on item i – iii.
An APEL.A Certificate (APEL T-7) (Recognition of Prior Learning). Click on this link for further information on APEL.A

English Language Requirements

International candidates should demonstrate English proficiency sufficient to meet the needs of the programme:

IELTS: 6.0 / CEFR: B2
TOEFL: PBT (550) or IBT (75)
Cambridge English (Advanced): 180 / CEFR: B2 or Cambridge English (Proficiency): 180 / CEFR: C1
PTE Academic: 50
Malaysian University English Test: Band 4

If a student does not meet this requirement, the HEP offers English proficiency courses to ensure that the student’s proficiency is sufficient to meet the needs of the programme. This is normally conducted through an English language proficiency assessment.

*Candidates who have completed a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in English would have met the language requirement