Foundation in Communication

  Institution: Taylor’s University

This programme is designed to provide students with the necessary knowledge and skills to pursue a future in various fields in mass communication.

The programme emulates a tertiary hands-on learning environment and emphasises on two-way interaction among students through lectures and tutorials.

Students will be put through continuous assessments that will encompass elements of public speaking, group work and creativity in their projects – grooming them into independent and confident learners.

Strong Communication Focus

• Exposure to the fundamental understanding of the communication industry with modules such as Introduction to Mass Communication, Media Appreciation and Introduction to Media Workshop.
• Appreciation of the complexity in dealing with issues, people and organisations.
• Understanding of the history of media, its role and its power of influence in today’s society.

Balanced Learning Environment

• Opportunity to acquire and demonstrate discipline specific knowledge, cognitive capabilities and soft skills.
• A balanced assessment method, whereby 50% of the evaluation is allocated to various continuous assessments such as quizzes, class test, projects and oral presentations, while the remaining 50% to the final exam.

Conducive Learning Environment

• Same access to the University’s facilities as undergraduate and postgraduate students, and able to contribute equally to the campus community.
• Understanding and awareness of the latest developments in the communication field through talks and workshops conducted by local and international speakers and industry experts.

Reliable Support System

• First Year Experience (FYE) initiatives, such as motivational talks and peer-assisted study sessions, provide students with the support to adjust well to university life and excel in both academic and extra-curricular activities.

Assessment

• Students will be graded on examinations, assignments, quizzes and projects. Students can monitor their own performance throughout the course, which gives them an opportunity to excel in their studies.

Entry Requirements

• Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) / O Level: Min. 5 credits including English and a pass in Bahasa Melayu
• Unified Examination Certificate (UEC): Min. 4Bs including English
• Other qualifications: Students with other qualifications will be considered on a case-by-case basis

Programme Structure

Year 1

Semester 1

• Discovering Mass Communication
• Media Appreciation
• English I
• Business Basics
• Introduction to Media Workshop

Semester 2

• Social Psychology
• Audio Visual Production
• English II
• Basic Communication Research
• Exploring Economics
• Public Speaking Skill

Source: Taylor’s University