Master of Communication
Lincoln University College · Petaling Jaya, Malaysia
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
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Master of Communication at Lincoln University College is designed to help you build communication capability across media, development sectors, organizations, and public communication, with a focus on content construction and delivery. The programme prepares Media Professionals with practical reporting and writing skills, professional ethics, and knowledge of media industry structure and career opportunities.
You will study communication theories and models, apply them systematically for problem solving, and develop new media information management skills for lifelong learning and leadership in communication roles. The programme includes core modules covering technology, intercultural communication, media ethics, crisis communication, research methods, strategic marketing communication, and organizational and international communication, culminating in a research project.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Communication and New Technology
- Communication Theories
- Development Communication
- Intercultural Communication
- Media Ethics
- Crisis Communication
- PR and Corporate Communication
- Media Convergence and Management
- Research Methods in Communication
- Marketing Communication Strategic
- Organisational Communication
- International Communication
- Media and communication Research Project
- Key modules for Semester 4
Curriculum
Master of Communication at Lincoln University College: credit-bearing taught subjects plus a Media and communication Research Project.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | credit hours | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Taught core modules | Communication and New Technology | 4 | 20 |
| Communication Theories | 4 | |||
| Development Communication | 4 | |||
| Intercultural Communication | 4 | |||
| Media Ethics | 4 | |||
| Semester 2 | Taught core modules | Crisis Communication | 4 | 20 |
| PR and Corporate Communication | 4 | |||
| Media Convergence and Management | 4 | |||
| Research Methods in Communication | 4 | |||
| Marketing Communication Strategic | 4 | |||
| Semester 3 | Taught core modules and research project preparation | Organisational Communication | 4 | 20 |
| International Communication | 4 | |||
| Media and communication Research Project | 12 | |||
| Semester 4 | Research project continuation | 0 | ||
| Total | All taught modules and the Media and communication Research Project | 40 credit hours | ||
Career outcomes
- You build advanced communication and media expertise through specialised modules such as Communication Theories, Media Ethics, and Crisis Communication, preparing you for senior communication responsibilities.
- You become job-ready for roles like Communications Manager, Media Relations Specialist, Promotions Manager, and Press Secretary by studying practical industry-focused communication areas.
- You gain strategic and organisational capability for careers in marketing and corporate communications through modules including Marketing Communication Strategic and Organisational Communication.
- You develop research and evidence-based skills for advanced practice in the field through Research Methods in Communication and your Media and communication Research Project.
- You can target high-impact industry pathways across media, development sectors, organisations, public communication, and advanced research settings as described in the programme aim and career opportunities.
Employability rate
Media and communication graduates in Malaysia typically see an employability rate of around 78% and an unemployment rate of about 22%, reflecting competitive hiring with faster outcomes for candidates who can demonstrate practical communication and research skills.
Together, these figures suggest you should focus on building measurable portfolio-style evidence from your coursework and research project to improve job prospects.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | International applicants must hold a Bachelor’s degree with CGPA 2.75 or higher, or a CGPA between 2.50 and 2.74 with internal assessment; applicants with CGPA below 2.50 may be considered with 5 years of relevant experience. The university also accepts other equivalent qualifications recognized by the Malaysian Government for admission. |
Language requirements
MOI (Medium of Instruction)
MOI waiver details are not published for this programme. See the English test requirements above.
💶 Fees & Funding
Proof of financial resources
Important dates
Application window
| Milestone |
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| Application portal opens |
| Application deadline (final submit) |
| Application deadline (EU students) |
| Application deadline (Non-EU students) |
| Recommended apply-by |
| Semester begins |
Pre-application & reviews
| Milestone |
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| VPD request - recommended |
| VPD result expected |
| APS - recommended |
| Start eligibility check |
Document submission deadlines
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| Application submission deadline |
| Document submission deadline (EU students) |
| Document submission deadline (Non-EU students) |
| Language certificate deadline |
| Official transcripts deadline |
| Certified translations deadline |
| Postal / hard-copy documents deadline |
| Missing documents (if requested) |
📝 How to Apply
Check eligibility
Review the program’s international entry requirements for academic qualifications and English language eligibility. If your previous qualification is outside Malaysia, confirm that it is recognized as equivalent by the Malaysian Government. Also check whether your English language results meet the program’s minimums.
Prepare your documents
Collect your passport and official academic transcripts, ensuring they match the qualification you are using for admission. If you need English proficiency support, plan to meet the program’s English eligibility criteria or follow the program guidance on what happens when requirements are not met. Keep certified documents ready for upload during the online application.
Submit the online application
Complete the university’s online application form during the available intake window. Enter your academic history and upload the required documents in the format requested by the application system. Submit your application before the deadline and keep a record of your submission.
Admissions review and confirmation
After submission, the university will review your application against the published entry requirements for international applicants. If you do not meet the English eligibility criteria, the program states that English proficiency courses will be provided. Follow any additional requests from the university for documentation or clarification to complete the admissions process.