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:
- to produce graduates with an in-depth knowledge in multimedia journalism who are competent to conduct independent and systematic research;
- to produce excellent and distinguished graduates with a focus on multimedia journalism approach; and
- 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:
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 (9 CREDIT HOURS) | |
SMMJ5033 | Advanced Video Journalism |
SMMJ5053 | Advanced Online Journalism |
SMMJ5063 | Internet and Democracy |
ELECTIVE COURSES (6 CREDIT HOURS) |
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Choose any TWO (2) courses from the list below: | |
SCCG5423 | Media Ethics and Law |
SCCG5433 | Broadcast Journalism |
SCCG5453 | Seminar in Media and Journalism |
RESEARCH PROJECT (12 CREDIT HOURS) |
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SMJZ69912 | Project Paper |