University of Islamic Sciences Malaysia

Overview of Bachelor of New Media Communication with Honours in University of Islamic Sciences Malaysia Malaysia

The Bachelor in New Media Communications aims to produce new media practitioners that can create creative digital media content effectively to the stakeholder. They are also able to create and explore business opportunities in the media industry in line with cultural needs and digital technology development. As media practitioners, they are trained with Islamic values and professional ethics in producing content to the audience and major players in the media industry.

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

• nderstanding Cyber Audience

This course focuses on the development of the internet community which has become a dominant society in the global world today. The increasing number of online communities has given various meanings to the socialization of individuals, groups, organizations, politics and governments. This course emphasizes the theoretical perspective of cyber society, economic values, power and cultural implications.

• New Media Theory

The course introduces students to major theories of media and communication to examine the developments, uses, practices and interactions of media technology and society.  Students will be exposed to multiple perspectives of technology and key theoretical approaches to understand the implications of new media in contemporary society. They will discuss the interrelationship between digital media and human culture fostered by computer-mediated communication. 

• Digital Media Production

Digital Media Production is designed to give students the opportunity to develop skills in video production using audio-video equipment technology and computer-based editing software. These skills are needed to produce digital media projects that are effective and impactful.  

• Animation Production

This course provides a theoretical and practical framework that covers the process of animation production. Emphasis will be placed during the production, production and post-production processes that support character development and animation that shows cause and effect. Students will use this principle to create animations that reflect movements and characters suitable for different uses and environments.

• Online Media Research

This course positions the digital media method as a methodological approach that combines internet-based data including social communication platforms such as Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. 

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

MALAYSIAN STUDENTS

• STPM

SPM
Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) with credits in Bahasa Melayu / Bahasa Malaysia and graduated in the subjects of history beginning in 2013. Credit in Bahasa Malaysia / Malay language paper in July disregarded;

AND

STPM
Passed the Malaysian Higher School Certificate Examination (STPM) with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 with GRADE C in 3 subjects including General Studies;

AND

MUET
Obtained at least Level 1 (Band 1) in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET) according to the validity period  (5 years)  from the date the test results are issued.

• STAM

SPM
Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) with credits in Bahasa Malaysia / Bahasa Melayu and graduated in the subjects of history beginning in 2013. Credit in Bahasa Malaysia / Malay language paper in July disregarded;

AND

STAM
Obtained at least the Rank of Jayyid in the Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM) Examination;

AND

MUET
Obtained at least Level 1 (Band 1) in the Malaysian University English Test (MUET) according to the validity period  (5 years)  from the date the test results are issued.

• MATRICULATION

SPM
Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) / equivalent with credit (Grade C) in Bahasa Melayu / Bahasa Malaysia or credit (Grade C) Bahasa Melayu / Bahasa Malaysia paper in July and passed in the subjects of history (SPM 2013 and up ) in the SPM examination;

AND

MATRIKULASI
Pass KPM Matriculation / UM Science Foundation / UiTM Foundation with at least CGPA 2.00;

AND

MUET
Obtained at least  Level 1 (Band 1)  in the  Malaysia University English Test (MUET)  according to the validity period  (5 years)  from the date the test results are issued.

• DIPLOMA

SPM
Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) with credits in Bahasa Malaysia / Bahasa Melayu and graduated in the subjects of history beginning in 2013. Credit in Bahasa Malaysia / Malay language paper in July disregarded;

AND

DIPLOMA
Has a Diploma IPTA / ILKA / IPTS or other Qualification recognized as equivalent by the Government of Malaysia and approved by the University Senate (special program requirements according to the type of program offered in UA);

AND

MUET
Obtained at least  Level 1 (Band 1)  in the  Malaysia University English Test (MUET)  according to the validity period  (5 years)  from the date the test results are issued.

• EQUIVALENT QUALIFICATION

SPM
has  Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM)  with credits in subjects  in Bahasa Malaysia / Bahasa Melayu  and graduated in the subject  of History from 2013 . Honors  Bahasa Malaysia / Malay language paper in July  disregarded;

AND

STPM
Passed the  STPM examination in 2019 and earlier  by obtaining at least  Grade C (NGMP 2.00) in three (3) subjects including General Studies ;

OR

MATRIKULATION
Matriculation / Foundation in 2019 and earlier  with a minimum  CGPA of 2.00 ;

OR

STAM
STAM in 2018 and earlier  by getting at least  Jayyid Level ;

OR

Pre-U Graduates of Malaysian Sports School / GCE A-Level / International Baccalaureate Diploma / Australian Matriculation (AUSMAT) and other qualifications recognized as equivalent by the  Government of Malaysia  and  approved by the UA Senate .

AND

MUET
Obtained at least  Level 1 (Band 1)  in the  Malaysia University English Test (MUET)  according to the validity period  (5 years)  from the date the test results are issued.

INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

1. Senior High School / Senior Secondary School / other equivalent pre-university examinations from government schools (with the period of at least 11 to 12 years of study from primary to higher secondary); OR
2. General Certificates of Education (GCE) ‘A’ Level / Diploma in related fields or other equivalent pre-university examinations; OR
3. Any other certificate that is recognized by the senate of the university as equivalent to the above; AND
4. Specific entry requirements based on programmes; AND
5. Credit in one (1) Islamic Studies subject at O Level / A Level / equivalent; AND
6. Fulfilled English Language Proficiency Requirement; AND
7. Fulfilled Arabic Language Proficiency Requiremen

ENGLISH LANGUAGE REQUIREMNETS

Applicants shall show evidence of proficiency in ENGLISH LANGUAGE* based on the following criteria:

• minimum score in Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) 437 (PBT)/equivalent; or
• Band 4 in International English Language Testing System (IELTS); or
• Band 2 in Malaysian University English Test (MUET); or
• Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) equivalence; or
• successfully completed full time secondary or tertiary studies or equivalent qualification where the language of instruction and assessment was in English; or
• native speakers of English

Applicants shall show evidence of proficiency in ARABIC LANGUAGE based on the following criteria:

• Credit in Arabic Language at O-Level/equivalent or A-Level/equivalent
• successfully completed full time secondary or tertiary studies or equivalent qualification where the language of instruction and assessment was in Arabic; or
• native speaker of Arabic; or
• pass University Arabic Placement Test (UAPT) conducted by the University

CAREER PROSPECTS

Social Media Executive; Marketing Officer, Social Media Influencer, Broadcaster; Animator; PR Executive; Journalists