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The Bachelor of Media Studies programme is offered in a 2u2i study mode and the main goal is to produce talented, skilled, and knowledgeable media and communication graduates who are ready to meet 21st-century challenges.

The programme is offered on a full-time basis with the duration of 3.5 years. Students will undergo their study for five (5) semesters on campus, and two (2) semesters including one (1) special semester in the industry.

During the five semesters on campus, students will participate in face-to-face and online classes, complete assignments, and undertake academic project. In the industry-based study period, students will be required to complete four Work-Based Learning (WBL) courses covering professional development, media content development, industry case analysis, and full-time industrial placement.

LIST OF SUBJECTS

Core Course

Code

Course

AIM1001

Introduction to Media Studies

AIM1002

Introduction to Media Design

AIM1003

Rhetoric and Public Speaking

AIM1004

Writing for Media

AIM1005

Media and Communication Theories

AIM1006

Media Law and Ethics

AIM1007

Organizational Communication

AIM1008

Screen Production Techniques

AIM2001

News Reporting

AIM2002

Editing

AIM2003

Media, Culture and Society

AIM2004

Project Paper 1

AIM3002

Techniques and Strategies in Public Relations

AIM3004

Project Paper 2

AIM3026

Professional Development in Media (WBL)

AIM3027

Media Content Development (WBL)

AIM3028

Case Study (WBL)

AIM4002

Industrial Training (WBL)

 

Elective Course

Code

Course

AIM2005

Photo journalism

AIM2006

Publishing Economy

AIM2007

Screen Writing

AIM2008

Persuasive Communication

AIM2009

Selected Current Issues

AIM2010

Feature Writing

AIM2011

Electronic Publishing

AIM2012

Directing: Principles and Practices

AIM2013

Marketing Communication

AIM2014

Creative Writing

AIM2015

Communication Management

AIM2016

Media in the Global and Local Contexts

AIM2017

Multimedia Production

AIM2018

Creative Industry Management

AIM2019

Broadcast Journalism

AIM3003

Strategic Event Management

AIM3005

Political Communication

AIM3006

Documentary Production

AIM3007

Public Relations and Social Media

AIM3008

Language Proficiency for Professional

AIM3009

Magazine Publishing

AIM3010

Citizen Journalism


Career Opportunity

  • Broadcast Journalist
  • Editor
  • Media Writer
  • Newspaper Journalist
  • News Editor
  • Playwright
  • Screenwriter
  • Filmmaker
  • Strategic Communication Officer
  • Corporate Media Executive
  • Media Entrepreneur

Last Update: 29/11/2025