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Diploma of Communication and Media

University of Wollongong Malaysia

  • Shah Alam, Malaysia
  • 2 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Diploma

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University of Wollongong Malaysia campus

About the program

A communication degree on how media shape culture and identity, With hands-on production.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights: no
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Learners studying Communication and Media can develop the ability to develop creative concepts
  • Use relevant production tools and critique work using professional
  • Audience and ethical considerations. These are indicative learning goals
  • Not a confirmed list of the university's assessed course outcomes.

Career outcomes

  • Marketing coordinator
  • Public relations specialist
  • Social media manager
  • Content editor
  • Broadcast journalist
  • Event specialist
  • Media analyst
  • Communications specialist

Curriculum

  • Four-year major: public communication
  • Introduction to media
  • Introduction to communication
  • Research inquiry
  • Senior seminar and upper-level electives such as culture and identity. Focus areas include mass communication and applied communication. Guaranteed internship
  • Optional six-month paid co-op
  • Credits not stated (16 per semester in sample).

Entry requirements

Academic

  • SPM/GCE O Level or UEC with 3 credits (Nursing 5 credits)
  • Or a related certificate with CGPA 2.00. English: IELTS 4.0 - 5.5 by programme.

Accepted academic background

SPM/GCE O Level or UEC minimum 3 credits (Nursing: 5 credits IGCSE/O Level; Early Childhood: 3 credits or A-Level/STPM grade C or certificate pass)

Language tests

  • IELTS 4.5
  • TOEFL iBT 33
  • PTE Academic 43
  • Cambridge 147

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Certificates
  • Academic Transcripts
  • Passport Copy
  • Health Declaration Form
  • Passport Photograph

How to apply

  1. Review the admission requirements for this program. Create an applicant account on the official university website. Select the program and intended intake. Complete the online application and upload identity and qualification documents. Provide English proficiency evidence when required. Pay the required registration and visa-processing charges. Accept the offer and follow the student pass application process.

Other costs

Tuition per yearRM32,632 MYR
Application fee_
DepositRM1,500 MYR

Program details

CampusUtropolis Glenmarie
Faculty or schoolCommunication & Creative Arts
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Teaching languageEnglish
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Scholarship noteFor new eligible 2027 Foundation, Diploma and Bachelor entrants, the competitive UOW Malaysia Excellence Award can waive up to 100% of tuition for exceptional academics and leadership. High Achiever Scholarships offer MYR 3,000 to MYR 8,000 subject to academic criteria. Some other UOW awards are restricted to Malaysian citizens; international eligibility must be checked individually.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Apply by

    No deadline listed

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 2 years.