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Master's Degree · Creative Industries & Communication

Master of Creative Industries and Communication

at City University Malaysia

City University Malaysia (Petaling Jaya, main campus), Petaling Jaya, Selangor

Details last verified 27 Oct 2026. The source and date of each figure are shown beside it.

Course at a glance

University
City University Malaysia
Campus
City University Malaysia (Petaling Jaya, main campus), Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Study level
Master's Degree
Field
Design & Creative Media
Discipline
Creative Industries & Communication
Duration
12 months
Study mode
Full-time
Qualification
Master of Creative Industries and Communication
Faculty
Faculty of Creative Industries
Intakes
January, February, May, June, September, October
Tuition
Total tuition (standard price): MYR 86,750Total tuition (promotional price): MYR 15,000
Entry requirements
Academic: i) A Bachelor’s Degree (Level 6, MQF) or its equivalent, with a minimum CGPA of 2.75, as accepted by the HEP Senate; OREnglish: IELTS · minimum score 6

Details last updated 27 Oct 2026. Each figure is explained, with its source, in the sections below.

About this course

Master of Creative Industries and Communication provides a framework for integrating various creative skills of communication, entrepreneurial, production, and research required for working professionally in the creative industries and communication. This is a mixed-mode programme combining taught course and research to produce holistic graduates as professional practitioners in progressive and challenging industries. Those practitioners already working in this area will be able to broaden their practice and strengthen their understanding of opportunities, as well as contribute to the development of new creative practices. Meanwhile, those who are new in this field will be familiarised with a range of creative industries practices and forms of communication.

Fees

  • Total tuition (standard price)

    Standard 2026 tuition for the whole programme, as published by City University. Excludes the resource fee and other university fees. All City University fees are subject to 6% SST.

    MYR 86,750

    Applies to: International students

    Source: official document · retrieved 24 Sep 2026

  • Total tuition (promotional price)

    Special promotional tuition for intakes from 1 Feb to 31 Dec 2026, only for students from South and Southeast Asia, Africa (except Nigeria), Central Asia and the Middle East (except UAE, Qatar, Kuwait and Bahrain). Excludes the resource fee and other university fees. All City University fees are subject to 6% SST.

    MYR 15,000

    Applies to: International studentsfrom 1 Feb 2026 to 31 Dec 2026

    Source: official document · retrieved 24 Sep 2026

  • Application fee

    One-time application fee, paid with the first payment. All City University fees are subject to 6% SST.

    MYR 1,000

    Applies to: International students

    Source: official document · retrieved 24 Sep 2026

  • Other compulsory fee

    Resource fee, charged every semester. All City University fees are subject to 6% SST.

    MYR 500

    Applies to: International students

    Source: official document · retrieved 24 Sep 2026

  • Other compulsory fee

    One-time international student fees: EMGS visa collection RM2,940, international fee RM8,000 and completion processing fee RM1,000. All City University fees are subject to 6% SST.

    MYR 11,940

    Applies to: International students

    Source: official document · retrieved 24 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

  • February

    Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026

  • May

    Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026

  • June

    Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026

  • September

    Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026

  • October

    Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026

Entry requirements

  • Academic

    i) A Bachelor’s Degree (Level 6, MQF) or its equivalent, with a minimum CGPA of 2.75, as accepted by the HEP Senate; OR

    Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026

  • Academic

    ii) A Bachelor’s Degree (Level 6, MQF) or its equivalent, with a minimum CGPA of 2.50 and not meeting CGPA of 2.75, can be accepted subject to rigorous internal assessment; OR

    Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026

  • Academic

    iii) A Bachelor’s Degree (Level 6, MQF) or its equivalent, not meeting CGPA of 2.50, can be accepted subject to a minimum of 5 years working experience in a relevant field.

    Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026

  • English language

    English requirement for international students: IELTS 6.0

    IELTS · minimum score 6

    Source: official website · retrieved 23 Sep 2026

Study guides

Quick answers about this course

When can I start Master of Creative Industries and Communication?

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

How long does Master of Creative Industries and Communication take?

12 months, full-time, as stored for this course.

How much does Master of Creative Industries and Communication cost?

Total tuition (standard price): MYR 86,750; Total tuition (promotional price): MYR 15,000. 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: IELTS, minimum score 6. The Entry requirements section has the full wording.

Where is it taught?

City University Malaysia (Petaling Jaya, main campus), Petaling Jaya, Selangor.

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.

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