Master of Communications and Media Studies
Subang Jaya, Malaysia
DURATION
18 up to 36 Months
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
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EARLIEST START DATE
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TUITION FEES
MYR 50,110 / per course **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* International student - Malaysian student: 18 February 2022
** RM50,110 for Malaysian students. RM 56,175 for International students.
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Introduction
This coursework and media degree addresses the needs of people working, or aspiring to work, in the communications and media industry. It looks at the history, development and reception of traditional and new media around the world and the changes in content delivery, policy and technology that have taken place in recent years.
The program’s curriculum is both theoretically and practically grounded.
Students complete either four or five units by coursework and also undertake a minor or major research project.
Admissions
Curriculum
Areas of study
Students undertaking the program will learn contemporary skills necessary for the participation in and management of sophisticated communicative processes in regional, urban, national and international contexts. These include critical thinking, cultural sensitivity, advanced reading and communication skills (both written and verbal), and high-level analytical skills. More widely, the degree aims to develop skills in communications and media research. This methodological training will enable students to participate in relevant research-based study and equip them with an edge for today’s competitive workplaces.
Areas of study include:
- communications theories and practices
- communication research methods
- contemporary issues in Asia
- global digital media
- celebrity, fashion and publicity.
Course structure
The Monash University Handbook has detailed information about the structure and requirements for the Master of Communications and Media Studies.
