This mode provides students with the opportunity to develop sound understanding of ma jor communication theories and research specifically in the study of journalism, communication and societal issues, technology and culture.
Core Courses (12 units) • Advanced Communication Theory. • Quantitative Communication Research Methods. • Qualitative Communication Research Methods.
Students are required to conduct a research in a communication-related area under the supervision of an academic staff and write a dissertation of about 25,000 words.
Applicants should possess the following:
A. Bachelor's degree
1. CGPA of at least 2.75 / 4.00; or
2. CGPA between 2.50 - 2.74 with the following additional conditions: or
a) Research experience for at least one year; or b) Work experience in related field for at least one year; or c) At least one (1) academic publication in the relevant field; or d) Grade B for ma jor / elective courses; or e) Grade B+ for final year project
3. CGPA between 2.00 - 2.49 (Bachelor's Degree with Honours) with the following additional conditions: or
a) Research experience for at least five (5) years; or b) Work experience in related field for at least five (5) years; AND c) At least one (1) academic publication in the relevant field; or d) Grade B for ma jor / elective courses; or e) Grade B+ for final year project
B. APEL A (Level 7)
Exemption can be given if:
*Candidates will be interviewed by the Selection Panels.
IMPORTANT: Candidates are required to provide any of the above English result upon application. Incomplete application will be rejected.