Master of Arts (Communication)

  Institution: Private: Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM)

Programme Description

The research mode for Master of Arts  cater to students who possess a strong theoretical background and wish to undertake independent research. Candidates will complete their theses by working under the supervision of one or more faculty members. Masters candidates are required to present their proposal within six months of their registration date, whereas the Doctoral candidates are required to present their proposal within one year of their registration date.

Research Thrust Areas:

Communication

• Communication
• Communication Campaign Planning
• Health Communication
• Development Communication
• Visual Communication
• International Communication
• Environmental Communication
• Sustainability Communication

Journalism

• Journalism
• Environmental Journalism
• Online Journalism
• Print Journalism
• Broadcast Journalism
• Photo-journalism

Public Relations

• Public Relations
• International Public Relations
• Corporate Social Responsibility
• Corporate Communication
• Public Relations and New Media
• Public Relations and Environment
• Public Relations and Health

Advertising

• Advertising Management
• International Advertising
• Integrated Marketing Communication
• Advertising Strategy
• Media Management
• Advertising Campaign
• Advertising Production
• Graphics Production 

Film and Broadcasting

• Film and Broadcasting
• Broadcasting and Telecommunications
• Screen Studies
• Broadcast Management
• Audio/Radio Studies
• Television Studies
• Film Studies

Media & Cultural Studies

• Media Studies
• Cultural Studies
• Language and Communication
• Communication and Technology
• Audience Studies
• Political Communication
• Media Literacy
• Media and Gender

Human Communication

• Speech Communication
• Interpersonal Communication
• Intercultural Communication
• Group Communication

Admission Requirements

Applicants should possess the following:

MA

• A Bachelor’s Degree (with Honours) in related areas.
• A minimum CGPA of 2.75/4 or equivalent.
• Degrees awarded by local private institutions of higher learning including those awarded under any collaborative/franchising schemes with local or international partners must be accredited by the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA).
• International applicants are required to have a minimum score of 550 in Paper- based TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language); or a minimum score of 213 in Computer-based TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language); or a minimum score of 80 in Internet-based TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language); or a minimum score of 6.0 in IELTS (International English Language Testing System). Results must be attached with the application form.
• Applicants are required to submit a research proposal.

Duration

MA

• Full-time: Min 2 semesters / Max 6 semesters
• Part-time: Min 4 semesters / Max 12 semesters

Source : Universiti Sains Malaysia