Master of Communication
Southern University College · Skudai, Johor, Malaysia
QS World University Ranking: N/A
Quick Overview
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The Master of Communication offers a mixed mode of teaching and dissertation writing. It brings together conceptual, research, and practical approaches to prepare graduates to handle communication challenges in the current fast-changing environment.
Coursework covers Advanced Communication Theory, Quantitative Research Methods for Communication, and Qualitative Research Methods for Communication, followed by a supervised dissertation in a communication-related field.
🎯 Course & Curriculum
Course structure
- Advanced Communication Theory (coursework) covering advanced concepts and frameworks for analysing communication.
- Quantitative Research Methods for Communication (coursework) building practical skills for communication-related quantitative studies.
- Qualitative Research Methods for Communication (coursework) developing methods for studying communication through qualitative approaches.
- Dissertation planning and research under supervision in a communication-related field.
- Research execution to support the dissertation writing requirement.
- Dissertation writing of 40,000 words in a communication-related field.
- Completion and submission of the dissertation under supervision.
Curriculum
Master of Communication (MQA/FA8547) requires 40 credit hours for graduation: 12 credit hours coursework plus 28 credit hours dissertation.
| Semester | No. of modules | Module / subject category | credit hours | Semester total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | Coursework | Advanced Communication Theory | 4 | 12 |
| Quantitative Research Methods for Communication | 4 | |||
| Qualitative Research Methods for Communication | 4 | |||
| Semester 2 | Dissertation | Dissertation | 28 | 28 |
| Total | Coursework and Dissertation | 40 credit hours | ||
Career outcomes
- You gain advanced research training through Quantitative Research Methods for Communication and Qualitative Research Methods for Communication, helping you pursue research-led communication careers.
- You build communication theory and problem-solving capability through Advanced Communication Theory, supporting roles in media and communication settings that need strong conceptual foundations.
- You graduate with dissertation experience in a communication-related field, giving you a specialist project you can discuss in interviews for media, corporate communications, and PR-focused pathways.
- You are prepared to handle communication challenges in fast-changing environments, aligning with employer needs in the media and communication industry at home and abroad.
- You develop a dissertation writing capability that strengthens your profile for communication roles that value evidence-based messaging and analysis.
Employability rate
Master of Communication graduates in Malaysia typically see an employability rate of around 78% and an unemployment rate of about 22%, reflecting ongoing demand for communication specialists with research and analytical skills.
Together, these figures suggest a reasonably stable career outlook in Malaysia’s communication and media ecosystem for well-prepared graduates.
✅ Entry Requirements
Academic qualification
| Requirement | Details |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | International applicants must hold a relevant bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) for admission into the Master of Communication at Southern University College. |
Language requirements
MOI (Medium of Instruction)
MOI waiver details are not published for this programme. See the English test requirements above.
💶 Fees & Funding
| Item | Amount | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition | MYR 25000 / total program | From the university’s international student programme fees list (Tuition & Misc Fees shown as Tuition & Misc Fees; separate programme total is stated in the same row). |
| Other charges | MYR 7500 / total program | Other Charges shown in the same university international student programme fees table for this programme. |
| Total (tuition and other charges) | MYR 32500 / total program | Total (RM) stated for the Master of Communication row in the university’s international student programme fees table. |
| Application fee | MYR 500 / one time | Application Fee listed in the same university international student programme fees document. |
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
| Milestone |
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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
Prepare your documents and eligibility checks
Gather your passport, academic transcripts, and your bachelor’s degree certificate (or equivalent) before you start the application. If English language proof is required for your admission route, ensure you have a valid certificate ready as well. Review the university’s international applicant requirements for postgraduate admission and confirm your qualification is accepted for the Master of Communication.
Submit the online application during the intake window
Complete the postgraduate application using Southern University College’s official application process. Upload the required documents in the format requested by the university and ensure all information matches your supporting certificates. If an application fee is required, pay it through the stated payment method before the deadline.
Wait for admissions review and respond to requests
After submission, monitor your email and application account for any follow-up from the university admissions team. Provide any additional documents if requested, and make sure your submitted documents meet the university’s requirements for foreign qualification review. Once you receive the admissions decision, follow the university instructions for the next steps toward student pass processing.