MSc. Multimedia Journalism

The aim of the programme is to enhance the students’ knowledge and comprehension, and skills in both multimedia journalism and its management disciplines in order for them to create synergy between these two which can then be applied in their daily practices. 

The objectives of the MSc. Multimedia Journalism are as follows:

  1. to produce graduates with an in-depth knowledge in multimedia journalism who are competent to conduct independent and systematic research;
  2. to produce excellent and distinguished graduates with a focus on multimedia journalism approach; and
  3. to produce graduates who have acquired an understanding of competent multimedia management and its development, including all changes and dynamics of the field.

Currently, Msc (Multimedia Journalism) is offered in coursework mode.

 

Coordinator: 

Ts. Dr. Nassiriah binti Shaari
Tel: +604-928 5815
E-mail: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE- (A) Coursework

COMPULSORY COURSES (13 CREDIT HOURS)
SMMJ5013        Multimedia Journalism Theory and Management
SMMJ5023        Advanced Writing for Multimedia Journalism
SMMJ5043        Multimedia Newsroom Management
SMMJ5064        Online Journalism Research Methods

  

CORE COURSES (6 CREDIT HOURS)
SMMJ5033        Advanced Video Journalism
SMMJ5053        Advanced Online Journalism

 

ELECTIVE COURSES (9 CREDIT HOURS)

Choose any THREE (3) courses from the list below:
 
SCCG5423        Media Ethics and Law
SCCG5433        Broadcast Journalism
SMMJ5063        Internet and Democracy
SCCG5453        Seminar in Media and Journalism

 

RESEARCH PROJECT (12 CREDIT HOURS)

SMJZ69912 Project Paper