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APU-DMU Dual Degree Programme |
This programme is specifically designed to provide students with:
Admission Requirements:
General Requirements | |
DIRECT ENTRY TO LEVEL 1 OF THE DEGREE: | |
STPM | • 2 Passes in STPM with a minimum Grade C (GP 2.0) and a Credit in English at SPM Level or its equivalent. |
A-LEVEL | • 2 Passes in A-Level in any 2 subjects, and a Credit in English at SPM/O-Level/IGCSE or its equivalent. |
UEC | • 5 Grade B’s in UEC including English. |
MATRICULATION/ FOUNDATION | • Passed Foundation programme (minimum CGPA of 2.0) with a Credit in English at SPM/ O-Level/ IGCSE or equivalent. |
DIRECT ENTRY TO LEVEL 2 OF THE DEGREE: | |
DIPLOMA | • Successful completion of the APU/APIIT Diploma or • Successful completion of studies in another recognised institute with academic credits equivalent to Level 1 of an Honours Degree (Subject to the approval of the APU/APIIT Academic Board) |
Any qualification that APU accepts as equivalent to the above.
International Students
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BA (Hons) in Media and Communication Studies | • IELTS : 5.0 • TOEFL IBT : 35-45 • Pearson (PTE) : 36 • MUET : Band 3 |
Please note that under Ministry of Higher Education regulations, only students who have achieved the minimum requirement in the English Language proficiency assessment as indicated above will be allowed to continue their studies in the main study programme. Students who do not have the required English Language achievement may apply for a student visa on conditional basis and are allowed to enrol in an English Language Certification programme at APU upon arrival in Malaysia and, subsequently, appear for the IELTS/TOEFL/PTE/MUET assessment.
Students who are unable to obtain the required level of English Competency during the maximum 12 months’ period, will not be allowed to pursue their studies in the main programme and will have to return to their home country.
Students from English speaking countries and those with qualifications taught in English (IGCSE, A-Levels, IB, American High School Diploma etc) are exempted from English requirements. Applications for exemption must be accompanied by supporting documents.
Note: The above entry requirements may differ for specific programmes based on the latest programme standards published by Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).
The qualification and entry requirements for the programmes will be determined based on the "Comparison List of Equivalency of International Qualifications with SPM (O-Levels equivalent) and STPM (A-Levels equivalent)" published by Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).
What You Will Study:
DEGREE LEVEL 1 |
Students will be equipped with theoretical and conceptual framework of media and communication as a discipline. In addition, students will also be exposed to the basic understanding of the context within which media and communication industry operate through modules such as Contemporary Media Studies, Principles of Public Relations, Digital Illustration Techniques and, Marketing Fundamentals, Consumer Behaviour and Creative Practice.
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DEGREE LEVEL 2 |
A broader range of skills will be learnt, in which students will gain a better understanding of the broad range of mass media tools, and the specialized communication skills to be applied in the media and communication industry. We will further nurture their creativity and innovation as well as independent learning to prepare them for the contemporary media environment.
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INTERNSHIP (16 WEEKS) |
Students will undertake an Internship/Industrial Training for a minimum period of 16 weeks to prepare them for a smooth transition from the classroom to the working environment.
DEGREE LEVEL 3 |
Students will make use of their previous studies and industrial experience to extend their familiarity to specialise in a particular media area and to develop superior skills in communication practice and innovative creative outputs. A final year project requires them to take a hands on media and communication project so as to apply all the expertise and skills acquired from both the classroom and internship settings. The successful completion of the final year project is a testament of the student’s ability to combine media knowledge and communication skills, critical thinking and analytical skills to produce a personal achievement portfolio.
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MQA Compulsory Subjects* |
(*All students are required to successfully complete these modules as stipulated by the Malaysian Qualification Agency) |
Career Options:
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Course Fees:
Malaysian Student Fees | International Student Fees |
Year 1: RM 25,400 | Year 1: RM 28,600 (USD 7,150) |
* Fees stated above do not include Deposits and other Miscellaneous Fees. Please refer to Fee Guide for details.
(N/321/6/0249)(11/24)(MQA/PA12316) |
All information is correct at the time of publication, but is subject to change in the interest of continuing improvement. |