Associate Degree inJournalism & Media
The current boom in the fields of media and journalism has prompted a demand for skilled professionals in the very competitive communications industry.
Due to the rapid changes and innovation of the media industry, the university is taking the lead in equipping students with valuable skills and technological know-how to produce graduates who can contribute to the communications industry. They will be guided on understanding and appreciating how different genres of journalism and media are all about to fulfill the media needs of the society.
Entry requirements
Pass an ‘O’ Level or an equivalent qualification from a recognition institution by the local Ministry of Education.
Programme structure
Year 1 |
Semester 1 |
Semester 2 |
- Professional Communication Skills 1
- Creative and Innovation Studies
- Human Communication
- Introduction to Business Management
- Introduction to Computer Skills
- Presentation, Research & Study Skills
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- Professional Communication Skills 2
- Electronic Media
- History of Journalism
- Introduction to Journalism
- Media & Society
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Year 2 |
Semester 3 |
Semester 4 |
- Principles of Entrepreneurship
- Business Planning
- Leadership Skills & Competencies
- Writing for Print
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- Communications in New Economy
- Media Planning
- Media Ethic
- News Writing and Reporting 1
- Media Law
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Year 3 |
Semester 5 |
Semester 6 |
- Practical Internship
- Project Report
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- Feature Writing
- News Editing
- Writing for Creative Industries
- Investing Reporting
- News Writing and Reporting 2
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