{"id":818,"date":"2023-03-06T06:42:54","date_gmt":"2023-03-06T06:42:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/curtin.edu.my\/study\/diploma\/diploma-commerce-3\/"},"modified":"2026-02-12T06:55:53","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T06:55:53","slug":"diploma-media-studies","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/curtin.edu.my\/study\/diploma\/diploma-media-studies\/","title":{"rendered":"Diploma of Media Studies"},"content":{"rendered":"<style>.kadence-column818_134513-dc > .kt-inside-inner-col,.kadence-column818_134513-dc > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{border-top-left-radius:0px;border-top-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-right-radius:0px;border-bottom-left-radius:0px;}.kadence-column818_134513-dc > .kt-inside-inner-col{column-gap:var(--global-kb-gap-sm, 1rem);}.kadence-column818_134513-dc > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;}.kadence-column818_134513-dc > .kt-inside-inner-col > .aligncenter{width:100%;}.kadence-column818_134513-dc > .kt-inside-inner-col:before{opacity:0.3;}.kadence-column818_134513-dc{position:relative;}@media all and (max-width: 1024px){.kadence-column818_134513-dc > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}@media all and (max-width: 767px){.kadence-column818_134513-dc > .kt-inside-inner-col{flex-direction:column;justify-content:center;}}<\/style>\n<div class=\"wp-block-kadence-column kadence-column818_134513-dc\"><div class=\"kt-inside-inner-col\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:66.66%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The Diploma of Media Studies at Curtin Malaysia is your gateway to the dynamic world of media and communication. This course is designed to equip you with critical thinking skills and hands-on experience. You\u2019ll be prepared for roles across web media, journalism, and screen production.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Through this program, you will develop both creativity and strategic insight, essential for excelling in the media industry. You will also gain practical knowledge that mirrors industry practices. Successfully completing this diploma will not only open doors to employment in media but also provide you with advanced standing in the Bachelor of Communications at Curtin Malaysia.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This pathway allows you to save time and accelerate your academic journey, ensuring a smooth transition into higher-level studies.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In Year 1, you\u2019ll build a strong foundation with units in English language, media and communication, journalism, visual culture, and screen production. Year 2 shifts focus towards honing your skills in web and screen communication, media, and journalism, ensuring you&#8217;re well-equipped with the theoretical and practical expertise required in the industry. As the program nears its end, industrial training will provide you with real-world experience, refining your skills and ensuring you&#8217;re industry-ready upon graduation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:33.33%\"><div class=\"table-block\" data-segment=\"all\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table is-style-stripes\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Location<\/strong><\/td><td>Malaysia<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Study method<\/strong><\/td><td>Full-time<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Study mode<\/strong><\/td><td>On-campus<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Intake<\/strong><\/td><td>March, July and October<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Duration<\/strong><\/td><td>2 years (min)<br>2 years 3 months (max)<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Why study diploma at Curtin Malaysia?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Curtin is ranked in the top 1% of universities worldwide in the 2024 Academic Ranking of World Universities (ARWU).&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You\u2019ll gain invaluable learning experiences with experts at one of the most beautiful campuses, equipped with state-of-the-art facilities.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Our courses will equip you with the relevant skills, knowledge, and understanding to progress in your chosen career.&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Upon successful completion, you&#8217;ll be eligible to join degree courses at Curtin Malaysia with advanced standing.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What you\u2019ll learn<\/strong>:&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Understand the principles of effective media practices in the industry and apply theories to solve real-world problems&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Develop practical skills in managing media production and distribution, while effectively communicating with diverse stakeholders, both in writing and orally, individually or in teams&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use relevant technologies to interpret data and generate innovative solutions&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Demonstrate autonomy, leadership, and responsibility in managing projects&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pursue lifelong learning and cultivate entrepreneurial skills to adapt to the evolving media landscape&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Understand and adhere to professional ethics and sustainable development principles in both local and international contexts.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<section\n                class=\"block accordions\" role=\"complementary\"\n        aria-label=\"Accordion\"\n        data-segment=\"all\">\n\n        \n\n    <div class=\"accordions__container\">\n                    <div class=\"accordion\">\n            <button class=\"accordion__heading accordion__toggle\" aria-controls=\"entry-requirements\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Entry requirements<span class=\"ico ico-chevron-fat ico--deep-blue\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\"><path d=\"M10.91 30.41l-2.82-2.82L19.67 16 8.09 4.41l2.82-2.82L25.33 16 10.91 30.41z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content content\" id=\"entry-requirements\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <table style=\"border-collapse: collapse\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Qualification<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Score<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>SPM<\/td>\n<td>3 Credits including English<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>STPM<\/td>\n<td>Grade C (GP2.0) in any subject<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>GCE &#8216;O&#8217; Level<\/td>\n<td>3 Credits including English<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>UEC<\/td>\n<td>B in 3 relevant academic subjects<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>Minimum English language entry requirements<\/p>\n<table style=\"border-collapse: collapse\">\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong>Qualification<\/strong><\/td>\n<td><strong>Score<\/strong><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>International English Language Testing System (IELTS)<\/td>\n<td>Overall 5.0 (all bands minimum 5.0)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL)<\/td>\n<td>Overall 42<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>PTE Academics (Pearson Test of English Academic)<\/td>\n<td>Overall 36<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Linguaskill<\/td>\n<td>Total score of 154 or more with no individual scores below 147<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>SPM English<\/td>\n<td>C<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>IGCSE\/GCE &#8216;O&#8217; Level<\/td>\n<td>D<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>MUET<\/td>\n<td>Band 3.5 (minimum aggregate 188)<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td>UEC<\/td>\n<td>B4<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>                    <div class=\"accordion\">\n            <button class=\"accordion__heading accordion__toggle\" aria-controls=\"course-structure\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Course structure<span class=\"ico ico-chevron-fat ico--deep-blue\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\"><path d=\"M10.91 30.41l-2.82-2.82L19.67 16 8.09 4.41l2.82-2.82L25.33 16 10.91 30.41z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content content\" id=\"course-structure\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>Year 1<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Academic and Professional Communications<\/li>\n<li>Introduction to Journalism<\/li>\n<li>Introduction to Visual Culture<\/li>\n<li>Fundamental Concepts of Data Security<\/li>\n<li>Introduction to Information Technology<\/li>\n<li>Introduction to Media and Communication Studies<\/li>\n<li>Culture to Cultures<\/li>\n<li>Travel Writing and Photography<\/li>\n<li>Writing for Documentary<\/li>\n<li>Public Relations and Society<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Year 2<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Discovering Marketing<\/li>\n<li>Engaging Media<\/li>\n<li>Film Production and Practices<\/li>\n<li>Introduction to Research Projects<\/li>\n<li>Web Communications<\/li>\n<li>Critical Thinking Skills<\/li>\n<li>Consumer Behaviour<\/li>\n<li>Social Media, Communities and Networks<\/li>\n<li>Final Year Project<\/li>\n<li>Industrial Training (minimum 12 weeks)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>                    <div class=\"accordion\">\n            <button class=\"accordion__heading accordion__toggle\" aria-controls=\"course-fee\" aria-expanded=\"false\">Course fee<span class=\"ico ico-chevron-fat ico--deep-blue\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\"><path d=\"M10.91 30.41l-2.82-2.82L19.67 16 8.09 4.41l2.82-2.82L25.33 16 10.91 30.41z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/button>\n        <div class=\"accordion__content content\" id=\"course-fee\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n                    <p>RM19,900 per annum for local student<\/p>\n<p>RM29,500 per annum for international student<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-size: 12pt\"><em>*The indicative course fee shown on the Letter of Offer might vary from the actual course fee according to the units undertaken. The indicative fee is just a guide as to what the course fee will be, until semester enrolment is completed.<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n\n            <\/div>\n<\/div>            <\/div>\n\n<\/section>\n\n\n<div class=\"notification notification--important small\" data-segment=\"dom\">\n    <span class=\"ico ico-info\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" viewBox=\"0 0 32 32\"><path d=\"M16 2a14 14 0 1 0 14 14A14 14 0 0 0 16 2zm0 26a12 12 0 1 1 12-12 12 12 0 0 1-12 12z\"\/><path d=\"M15 15h2v6h-2z\"\/><circle cx=\"16\" cy=\"12\" r=\"1\"\/><\/svg><\/span><p>All students must complete the MPU units to graduate with a Diploma from Curtin Malaysia. For more information on the MPU units required, go to <a href=\"https:\/\/humanities.curtin.edu.my\/departments\/mpu\/mohe\/\">MoHE Compulsory Subjects<\/a><\/p>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p style=\"font-size: 14px\"><a href=\"https:\/\/curtin.edu.my\/study\/copyright-and-accuracy\/\">View course information disclaimer<\/a><br \/>This page was last updated on 17 December 2025<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The Diploma of Media Studies at Curtin Malaysia is your gateway to the dynamic world [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":808,"menu_order":3,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"_crdt_document":"","_oasis_is_in_workflow":0,"_oasis_original":0,"_oasis_task_priority":"","footnotes":""},"tags":[],"class_list":["post-818","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/curtin.edu.my\/study\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/818","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/curtin.edu.my\/study\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/curtin.edu.my\/study\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/curtin.edu.my\/study\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/curtin.edu.my\/study\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=818"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/curtin.edu.my\/study\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/818\/revisions"}],"up":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/curtin.edu.my\/study\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/808"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/curtin.edu.my\/study\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=818"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/curtin.edu.my\/study\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=818"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}