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Master of Communications and Media Studies

Monash University Malaysia

  • Bandar Sunway, Malaysia
  • 1.5 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Master

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Monash University Malaysia campus

About the program

Master of Communications and Media Studies at Monash University Malaysia is a 1.5-year programme in the School of Arts and Social Sciences focused on how digital media is changing communication practice, Policy and research.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Evaluate advanced concepts in Communications and Media Studies
  • Integrate creative practice
  • Critical interpretation
  • Production skills and constructive feedback
  • And communicate evidence-based solutions to complex disciplinary problems.

Career outcomes

  • Corporate communications and public relations
  • Marketing and advertising
  • Management consulting
  • Diplomacy
  • Foreign affairs and politics
  • Tourism and hospitality
  • Film
  • Television and video
  • Academia
  • Research and policy

Curriculum

  • Coursework master's of 72 credit points over 1.5 years (48 points over one year for honours graduates). It builds understanding of changing media and communication contexts
  • With corporate communication and media research methods
  • And offers a research option leading to a higher degree.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Relevant bachelor degree
  • Usually with at least a 60% average (57.5% for Digital Business
  • WAM 60 for IT and counselling)
  • Some courses accept work experience in place of a lower average.. Entry grade detail: Bachelor degree with at least a 60% average for Communications and Media Studies (5 years of experience may allow 50-60%)
  • Other courses set own averages (not read).

Accepted academic background

Bachelor degree in a relevant field (course specific), Master of Professional Counselling and Clinical Psychology have earlier deadlines.

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.5
  • TOEFL iBT 79
  • PTE Academic 58
  • Cambridge 176

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • English Language Test Results.

How to apply

  1. Check the entry score
  2. Prerequisites
  3. Intake and international deadline for your course. Apply online through the MyApps portal or an authorised agent and pay the non-refundable application fee
  4. RM106 for non-Malaysians. Upload transcripts
  5. English test results and credit documents. Receive the offer package. Sign the acceptance form
  6. Pay the initial fee in the offer letter and send proof of payment. Apply for the student pass through the Admissions and Student Pass Office and buy health insurance. Attend orientation and enrol.

Other costs

Tuition per yearRM43,448 MYR
Application feeRM100 MYR
DepositRM1,000 MYR

Program details

CampusBandar Sunway campus
Faculty or schoolSchool of Arts and Social Sciences
DepartmentCommunications and Media Studies
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value72
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay1 year
Scholarship noteInstitution-level scholarship eligibility may vary by academic record, Applicant category and chosen program, Confirm current award terms.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    February 2027

    Apply by

    18 Dec 2026

    34 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 1.5 years.