Media Studies (Honours)

About the course

This Bachelor Degree / Honours Degree course is designed to equip students with a range of knowledge and skills in subject areas such as media practice, digital journalism, strategic communication and social media management. It will provide flexible pathways to employment, professional or postgraduate research programs.

What you might learn

As part of this course, you will undertake core and elective subjects such as media structures, professional development and project management. Graduates of this course should be able to find employment within the industry or have built a solid foundation towards obtaining a Masters degree.

Career outcome

Upon graduating from this program, you may be employed in roles such as social media coordinator, content creator, interactive media designer, public relations officer, marketing communications executive, journalist, and etc. in companies including Viacom, Bertelsmann, 21st Century Fox, Comcast, The Walt Disney Company, and etc.

Duration

2 years or 3 years

Tuition fees

• Local: RM19,543 per year
• International: RM22,320 per year

Living Costs in Penang**

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Restaurant (Meal, Inexpensive Restaurant) RM 9 - 12	Rent per Month (1 bedroom in City Centre) RM 870 - 1,150	Rent per Month (1 bedroom Outside of Centre) RM 576 - 762
Transportation (Daily) RM 3 - 4	Utilities per Month (Electricity, Mobile & Internet) RM 239 - 316

Average Salary**

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