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Diploma of Communication and Media
University of Wollongong Malaysia
- Shah Alam, Malaysia
- 2 years
- English
- On campus
- Diploma
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
- 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 year | RM32,632 MYR |
|---|---|
| Application fee | _ |
| Deposit | RM1,500 MYR |
Program details
| Campus | Utropolis Glenmarie |
|---|---|
| Faculty or school | Communication & Creative Arts |
| Department | _ |
| Teaching language | English |
| Credit value | _ |
| Study pace | _ |
| Post-study stay | _ |
| Scholarship note | For 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.
Tuition is RM32,632 MYR per year. The deposit is RM1,500 MYR. The estimated living cost is $5,000 USD.
Accepted language tests: IELTS 4.5, TOEFL iBT 33, PTE Academic 43, Cambridge 147.

