The Master of Arts in Communication at Sunway University is a one-year postgraduate programme focused on advanced communication practice and theory in a fast-changing media environment.
Malaysia
Sunway University
Masters
Media
In-person
1 Year
US$11,802
N/A
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The Master of Arts in Communication at Sunway University is a one-year postgraduate programme focused on advanced communication practice and theory in a fast-changing media environment. It brings together academic rigour and industry relevance, with attention to how messages are shaped across digital and mass media settings, as well as in organisational and public contexts.
Learning is built around interactive classes, case studies, applied research, and industry-linked projects, giving the programme a practical and analytical character. The curriculum develops strategic thinking, audience analysis, crisis communication, brand storytelling, and cross-cultural communication, while also emphasising ethics, sustainability, and leadership. This creates a study experience that connects communication theory with real-world decision-making.
Stakeholder Engagement and Communication
Cross-cultural Communication
Globalisation and Media
The Master of Arts in Communication at Sunway University is a one-year postgraduate programme focused on advanced communication practice and theory in a fast-changing media environment.
Master of Arts in Communication takes 1 year and is delivered in person.
Academic entry requirements vary by qualification and may include Bachelor's Degree, Other Equivalent Qualifications or other accepted pathways. English evidence may include IELTS 6.0.
The estimated international tuition fee is US$11,802.
Master of Arts in Communication focuses on Communication within Media at Sunway University.
| Curriculum | Required Score |
|---|---|
| Bachelor's Degree | A Bachelor’s Degree in Media and Communication or related fields with a minimum CGPA of 2.50. |
| Bachelor's Degree | Internal assessment pathwayA Bachelor’s degree or its equivalent, with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 and not meeting CGPA of 2.50, can be accepted subject to a rigorous internal assessment. |
| Bachelor's Degree | Non-media pathwayAny other Bachelor’s Degree (Non-Media and Communication) with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 can be accepted subject to a rigorous internal assessment. |
| Other Equivalent Qualifications | Equivalent qualificationsOther qualifications equivalent to a Bachelor’s Degree in Media and Communication or related fields recognised by the Government of Malaysia must undergo rigorous internal assessment as determined by the HEP. CGPA requirementThe requirement of CGPA is based on item i – iii. |
| APEL.A | Alternative admissionAn APEL.A Certificate (APEL T-7) (Recognition of Prior Learning). |
| Test | Score |
|---|---|
| IELTS | IELTS: 6.0 / CEFR: B2. |
| TOEFL | TOEFL: PBT (550) or IBT (75). |
| Cambridge English | Cambridge English (Advanced): 180 / CEFR: B2 or Cambridge English (Proficiency): 180 / CEFR: C1. |
| PTE Academic | PTE Academic: 50. |
| Malaysian University English Test | Malaysian University English Test: Band 4. |
| Details | Fee |
|---|---|
| Year 1 | US$11,802 |
| Estimated total | US$11,802 |
Fee amounts are estimates based on university-published international student fee information available at the time of publication. Actual fees may change by intake and may vary because of exchange rates, taxes, or university updates.
