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Bachelor's Degree · Mass Communication

BA (Hons) Mass Communication

at UCSI University

UCSI University (Kuala Lumpur, main campus), Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur

Details last verified 24 Sep 2026. The source and date of each figure are shown beside it.

Course at a glance

University
UCSI University
Campus
UCSI University (Kuala Lumpur, main campus), Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur
Study level
Bachelor's Degree
Field
Design & Creative Media
Discipline
Mass Communication
Duration
3 years
Study mode
Full-time
Qualification
BA (Hons) Mass Communication
Intakes
January, May, September
Tuition
Estimated total tuition: MYR 96,906 (estimate)
Entry requirements
Academic: A-Level or equivalent: A minimum of Grade D in any two (2) subjects in A-LevelAcademic: Australian Year 12 (AUSMAT / SACE / SAM / TEE / WACE / NTCE / NSW HSC): A minimum mark of 60%Academic: Canadian High/Secondary School Grade 12 or Canadian Pre-U/Matriculation: A minimum mark of 60%Academic: Diploma in Media and Communication / Diploma in Psychology / Diploma in Early Childhood Education or equivalent: A minimum CGPA of 2.0Academic: International Baccalaureate (IB): A minimum score of 26/42 for six subjects (A minimum of Grade 4 for credit transfer – Year 1)Academic: Matriculation: A minimum CGPA of 2.0 and credit in English at SPM or its equivalentAcademic: Other qualifications deemed equivalent to SPM / O-Level by Malaysian Qualifications Agency: Minimum overall average of 60%Academic: Other qualifications deemed equivalent to STPM / A-Level by Malaysian Qualifications Agency: Minimum overall average of 60%Academic: SPM / O-Level: Minimum 5 credits including credit in EnglishAcademic: STAM: A minimum grade of Jayyid in STAM or its equivalent and credit in English at SPM / O-LevelAcademic: STPM: Passed at least two (2) subjects with a minimum Grade C (GP 2.00) in any two (2) subjectsAcademic: UCSI Foundation in Arts / Diploma / Advanced Diploma / Degree or Equivalent: A minimum CGPA of 2.0 and credit in English at SPMAcademic: UEC: Minimum 3 creditsEnglish: Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests · minimum score 154English: CEFREnglish: IELTS Academic · minimum score 5English: MUET · minimum score 3.5English: Pearson Test of English · minimum score 47English: TOEFL (Online) · minimum score 7.5English: TOEFL IBT · minimum score 40 (TOEFL 0-120 scale)English: MUET · minimum score 3.5English: SPM English Language 1119/O-Level/IGCSEEnglish: SPM English LanguageEnglish: TOEFL iBTEnglish: UEC English Language

Details last updated 24 Sep 2026. Each figure is explained, with its source, in the sections below.

About this course

This specialised programme paves the way for a career in the media industry through three pathways which are film and television, journalism as well as marketing and communications. With an in-depth understanding of the field’s fast-changing dynamics, our students become trailblazers with impressive achievements. They have have set up their own digital media companies, are working with some of the largest public relations companies in the world and write for leading newspapers. * This programme received a 100% graduate employability score in the Ministry of Higher Education’s Graduate Employability 2022 . (Source: ge.mohe.gov.my/ )

Fees

  • Estimated total tuition

    Approximate total fees. UCSI states this is estimated (visa/admin costs vary by country); a 6% service tax applies to non-Malaysian citizens effective 1 July 2025.

    MYR 96,906Estimate

    Applies to: International students

    Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026

Fees are set by the university and can change. Check the source and date beside each figure.

Intakes

  • January

    Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026

  • May

    Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026

  • September

    Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026

Entry requirements

  • Academic

    A-Level or equivalent: A minimum of Grade D in any two (2) subjects in A-Level

    Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026

  • Academic

    Australian Year 12 (AUSMAT / SACE / SAM / TEE / WACE / NTCE / NSW HSC): A minimum mark of 60%

    Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026

  • Academic

    Canadian High/Secondary School Grade 12 or Canadian Pre-U/Matriculation: A minimum mark of 60%

    Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026

  • Academic

    Diploma in Media and Communication / Diploma in Psychology / Diploma in Early Childhood Education or equivalent: A minimum CGPA of 2.0

    Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026

  • Academic

    For international students:: In the event that the English Language Requirements are not met, student may be offered a “Conditional Offer” with the condition English competency is met through university’s English module.

    Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026

  • Academic

    International Baccalaureate (IB): A minimum score of 26/42 for six subjects (A minimum of Grade 4 for credit transfer – Year 1)

    Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026

  • Academic

    Matriculation: A minimum CGPA of 2.0 and credit in English at SPM or its equivalent

    Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026

  • Academic

    Other qualifications deemed equivalent to SPM / O-Level by Malaysian Qualifications Agency: Minimum overall average of 60%

    Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026

  • Academic

    Other qualifications deemed equivalent to STPM / A-Level by Malaysian Qualifications Agency: Minimum overall average of 60%

    Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026

  • Academic

    SPM / O-Level: Minimum 5 credits including credit in English

    Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026

  • Academic

    STAM: A minimum grade of Jayyid in STAM or its equivalent and credit in English at SPM / O-Level

    Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026

  • Academic

    STPM: Passed at least two (2) subjects with a minimum Grade C (GP 2.00) in any two (2) subjects

    Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026

  • Academic

    UCSI Foundation in Arts / Diploma / Advanced Diploma / Degree or Equivalent: A minimum CGPA of 2.0 and credit in English at SPM

    Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026

  • Academic

    UEC: A minimum of 5 credits B6 including English. Applicant without credit in English (UEC) but obtained credit in English (SPM) qualified for enrolment.

    Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026

  • Academic

    UEC: Minimum 3 credits

    Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026

  • English language

    English requirement for international students: Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests 154

    Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests · minimum score 154

    Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026

  • English language

    English requirement for international students: CEFR High B1

    CEFR

    Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026

  • English language

    English requirement for international students: IELTS Academic Band 5.0

    IELTS Academic · minimum score 5

    Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026

  • English language

    English requirement for international students: MUET Band 3.5

    MUET · minimum score 3.5

    Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026

  • English language

    English requirement for international students: Pearson Test of English 47

    Pearson Test of English · minimum score 47

    Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026

  • English language

    English requirement for international students: TOEFL (Online) 7.5

    TOEFL (Online) · minimum score 7.5

    Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026

  • English language

    English requirement for international students: TOEFL IBT 40

    TOEFL IBT · minimum score 40 (TOEFL 0-120 scale)

    Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026

  • English language

    English requirement for Malaysian students: MUET Band 3.5

    MUET · minimum score 3.5

    Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026

  • English language

    English requirement for Malaysian students: SPM English Language 1119/O-Level/IGCSE Grade C

    SPM English Language 1119/O-Level/IGCSE

    Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026

  • English language

    English requirement for Malaysian students: SPM English Language Grade B+

    SPM English Language

    Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026

  • English language

    English requirement for Malaysian students: TOEFL iBT A minimum score of 42

    TOEFL iBT

    Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026

  • English language

    English requirement for Malaysian students: UEC English Language Grade A2

    UEC English Language

    Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026

Study guides

Quick answers about this course

When can I start BA (Hons) Mass Communication?

Intakes stored for this course: January, May and September. Intakes can change, so confirm the date before you apply.

How long does BA (Hons) Mass Communication take?

3 years, full-time, as stored for this course.

How much does BA (Hons) Mass Communication cost?

Estimated total tuition: MYR 96,906 (estimate). Fees are set by the university and can change; the Fees section gives the source and the date of each figure.

What English score do I need?

Stored for this course: Cambridge English Qualifications and Tests, minimum score 154; CEFR; IELTS Academic, minimum score 5; MUET, minimum score 3.5; Pearson Test of English, minimum score 47; TOEFL (Online), minimum score 7.5; TOEFL IBT, minimum score 40; MUET, minimum score 3.5; SPM English Language 1119/O-Level/IGCSE; SPM English Language; TOEFL iBT; UEC English Language. The Entry requirements section has the full wording.

Where is it taught?

UCSI University (Kuala Lumpur, main campus), Kuala Lumpur, Kuala Lumpur.

How do I apply, and which documents are needed?

The Entry requirements section on this page lists what the university has stated. You can also ask a Zawqari advisor on WhatsApp.

Interested in this course?

A Zawqari advisor can answer your questions on WhatsApp. We aim to respond within about 30 minutes; this is not guaranteed.