Communication and Media

Study Communication and Media in Malaysia. Explore Foundation to PhD programmes in journalism, PR, advertising, broadcasting and digital media, plus careers.

Levels: Diploma to Postgraduate
Total tuition: RM 15,000 – RM 150,128
Courses: 69 at 11 universities

Overview

Communication and Media explores how information, ideas and stories are created, shared and understood across print, broadcast and digital platforms. Students learn media writing, journalism, public relations, advertising, digital content creation, media law and ethics, and audience research. They build hands-on experience in TV and radio studios, newsrooms and campus media, and through industry internships.

Malaysia is an exciting place to study this field. It has a multilingual, multicultural media landscape, a fast-growing digital and social media industry, and links to regional media hubs across Southeast Asia. Programmes are available at every level, all taught in English:

Foundation
Diploma
Bachelor's Degree
Master's
PhD

Programmes are accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA), and several universities offer dual or twinning degrees with partners in the UK and Australia. Lower tuition and living costs make Malaysia an affordable place to start a career in media and communication.

Popular specialisations include:

Mass Communication
Journalism
Public Relations
Advertising
Broadcasting
Digital & Social Media
Film & Television
Corporate Communication
Media Studies

Courses in Communication and Media

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All 69 Communication and Media courses

Diploma in Communication & Media (D-COM)

University of Wollongong (UOW) · Diploma · 2 years · Starts Jan, Apr, Jun, Sep, Oct

RM 60,070total tuition
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Diploma in Communication (Advertising)

Taylor's University · Diploma · 23 months · Starts Apr, Aug

RM 80,037total tuition
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Diploma in Communication (Broadcasting)

Taylor's University · Diploma · 23 months · Starts Apr, Aug

RM 80,037total tuition
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Diploma in Communication (Journalism)

Taylor's University · Diploma · 23 months · Starts Apr, Aug

RM 80,037total tuition
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Diploma in Communication (Public Relations)

Taylor's University · Diploma · 23 months · Starts Apr, Aug

RM 80,037total tuition
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Diploma in Design & Media

Asia Pacific University of Technology & Innovation (APU) · Diploma · 2 years · Starts Feb, May, Aug, Nov

RM 54,200total tuition
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Career opportunities

Communication and Media graduates work in newsrooms, broadcasting stations, advertising and PR agencies, digital media companies, corporate communications teams and government agencies. Common career paths include:

Journalist / Reporter
News Anchor / Broadcaster
Public Relations Executive
Advertising Executive / Copywriter
Social Media Manager
Content Creator / Digital Strategist
Corporate Communications Executive
Video Producer / Editor
Media Planner
Event & Brand Manager

Many graduates also go freelance or start their own content and media businesses. A Master's leads to senior communication and strategy roles, and a PhD opens up careers in media research and academia.