Overview

Through the Visual Communication and Media Studies programme from Sunway University you will understand how new technologies affect the messaging we receive. You will learn this through a combination of theoretical knowledge and practical experience. Finally, you will develop a research-based thesis project. This is an approach to research that combines creative and academic research practices. It supports the development of knowledge and innovation through artistic expression, scholarly investigation, and experimentation. The research-creation process results in an original artistic work with a scholarly component.

Career opportunities:

Advertising
AR/VR Design
Broadcasting
Corporate Communications
Communication Design
Digital Marketing & Strategy
Film-making
Identity Branding
New Media Design
Production & Media

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Research Methodologies

Interactive Communications

Narratives in Media

Professional Practise & Ethics

Emerging Media

Technology, Development and Media

Globalization and Media

Brand Identity and Narrative

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months
Part-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-28 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-02-03 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-05-04 00:00:00

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All application documents and initial payment are to be submitted to International Office at least eight (8) weeks before the intake date(s).

Language

English

IELTS

6

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Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Subang Jaya, Malaysia

Disciplines

Visual Arts Communication Studies Media Studies & Mass Media View 18 other Masters in Media Studies & Mass Media in Malaysia

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Academic requirements

GPA

2.7

English requirements

IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent, with a minimum CGPA of 2.75

A Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent, with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 and not meeting CGPA of 2.75, can be accepted subject to a rigorous internal assessment OR

A Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent, with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 can be accepted subject to a minimum of 5 years working experience in a relevant field

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Tuition Fees

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12128 USD / year

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12018 USD / year

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Additional Details

RM49,000 for Malaysian students

Funding

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