Diploma in Multimedia, Advertising and Broadcasting

The programme prepares students for the highest level of professional creative communication skills through intensive industry practicals and creative thinking modules. In this 3-year programme, students will be exposed to three majors - Advertising, Multimedia and Broadcasting - each area designed to equip students with the skills and technological know-how to contribute effectively in their chosen careers in communication

Entry Requirement

  • Pass SPM / O Levels with 3 credits; OR
  • Any other equivalent qualifications recognized by the Malaysian Government
  • International Students

    For non-Malaysian citizens, please refer to the Malaysian Qualification Agency’s (MQA) List of Overseas Qualifications & its equivalency with Malaysian Education System (PDF) to see if you qualify for this course.

     

    Programme structure

    Year 1
    Semester 1 Semester 2
    Media, Culture & Society 1 Design Study 1
    Information Technology Professional Writing
    Malaysian Studies* Media, Culture, Society 2
    Bahasa Kebangsaan A/B*
    Elective (Select one): Elective (Select one):
    Human Communications Introduction to Management
    Advanced Business English Introduction to Marketing
    Year 2
    Semester 3 Semester 4
    Design Study 2 Advertising Creativity
    Writing for Electronic Media Multimedia Technologies 1
    Introduction to Advertising Broadcast Media Production
    Moral/Islamic Studies* Photography
    Elective (Select one): Elective (Select one):
    Creative Studies Buyer Behaviour
    Writing for Print Introduction to Public Relations
    Year 3 (Multimedia Major)
    Semester 5 Semester 6
    Multimedia Production Visualisation & Animation
    Graphic Design for Multimedia Multimedia Project
    Multimedia Technologies 2 Multimedia Broadcasting
    Elective (Select one):
    Internship
    Mass Media Research
    Year 3 (Advertising Major)
    Semester 5 Semester 6
    Media Planning & Strategy Integrated Marketing Communication
    Advertising Management Advertising Campaign Planning
    Copywriting Presentation Skills
    Elective (Select one):
    Internship
    Mass Media Research
    Year 3 (Broadcasting Major)
    Semester 5 Semester 6
    Introduction to Screen Studies Video Documentary Production
    Video Production 1 Video Production 2
    Introduction to Screenwriting Directing Workshop
    Elective (Select one):
    Internship
    Mass Media Research

    * Not applicable for international students

    Where will it lead?

    A Diploma in Multimedia, Advertising & Broadcasting will provide you with a number of options, such as:

    • Advanced Standing into a related Limkokwing University Degree programme.
    • Advanced Standing into a related 3+0 Curtin Universiy or Anglia Ruskin University Degree offered at Limkokwing.
    • Advanced Standing into an overseas Degree programme from our Partner Universities.
    • Straight into industry.

    Career Opportunities

    A graduate can enter industries involved in multimedia, advertising, public relations, journalism, electronic media, film and television, broadcasting, publishing and education. He/She can be employed as:

    • Audio-Visual producer
    • Reporter/Broadcast Journalist
    • Multimedia Producer/Writer
    • Account Executive
    • Public Relations Executive
    • Communication Executive
    • Product Executive
    • Brand Executive
    • Advertising Executive
    • Web Designer
    • Assistant Producer/Director
    • Editor
    • Copywriter
    • Media Executive
    • Sub-Editor
    • Art Director
    • Regional Correspondent
    • Scriptwriter