Diploma in Communication
About
About
Overview
The HELP Diploma in Communication is taught by industry experts with extensive media and communication experience, holding qualifications from leading institutions. This program provides a strong foundation for degree studies in media and communication at HELP or other universities. It offers direct entry into Year 2 of HELP’s Bachelor of Communication (Hons) with majors in Media Studies, Marketing Communication, or Public Relations.
Why study Diploma in Communication at HELP?
- Prepares students for careers in the media industry and beyond.
- Combines communication theory, research, and practical skills for a competitive edge.
- Offers internship opportunities for hands-on experience.
- Features professional, industry-standard broadcast studios and equipment to enhance graduate employability.
Key facts
QUALIFICATIONDiploma
STUDY MODEFull-time
DURATION2 years
LOCAL COSTMYR 40,635
FOREIGN COSTMYR 44,250
SUBJECTSCommunication, Media Mass Communication & Media
Tuition fees
| Description | Local students | Foreign students |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition fee | MYR 40,635 | MYR 44,250 |
| Miscellaneous fees | Data not available | Data not available |
| Total estimated cost of attendance | MYR 40,635 | MYR 44,250 |
| Estimated cost per year | MYR 20,318 | MYR 22,125 |
Entry Requirements
Entry Requirements
Applicants must have one of the following entry requirements:
A pass in SPM or its equivalent, with a minimum of 3 credits in any subject, including English; OR
3 O-Level credits (including English) or 3 Bs (including English) in Senior Middle Three (UEC) or equivalent; OR
A pass in STPM or its equivalent, with a minimum Grade C in any subject; OR
A Certificate in Media or Communication or its equivalent.
International Students Only
International students who do not meet the minimum English language entry requirement may be accepted into the programme. However, they must first enroll in the university’s Intensive English Programme (IEP) and sit for the IELTS or other similar tests.
Upon passing the test with a 5.0 score or equivalent, students can formally enroll in the faculty programme.
Applicants must have one of the following entry requirements:
A pass in SPM or its equivalent, with a minimum of 3 credits in any subject, including English; OR
3 O-Level credits (including English) or 3 Bs (including English) in Senior Middle Three (UEC) or equivalent; OR
A pass in STPM or its equivalent, with a minimum Grade C in any subject; OR
A Certificate in Media or Communication or its equivalent.
International Students Only
International students who do not meet the minimum English language entry requirement may be accepted into the programme. However, they must first enroll in the university’s Intensive English Programme (IEP) and sit for the IELTS or other similar tests.
Upon passing the test with a 5.0 score or equivalent, students can formally enroll in the faculty programme.
Curriculum
Year 1
11 COMMON CORE SUBJECTS
DMCH1214 Mass Communication (Common Core)
DMCH1224 Human Communication (Common Core)
DMCH1234 English for Academic Purposes (Common Core)
DMCH1244 Public Speaking and Presentation Skills (Common Core)
DMCH1254 Public Relations (Common Core)
DMCH1264 Multimedia Design (Common Core)
DMCH1274 Marketing Communication (Common Core)
DMCH1284 Writing for Mass Media (Common Core)
DMCH1294 Principles of Journalism (Common Core)
DMCH1314 Entrepreneurship (Common Core)
DMCH1324 Acting for Film and Theatre (Common Core)
MPU 1 (Choose One)
MPU2183 Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban (Local student only)
MPU2193 Falsafah dan Isu Semasa (Local student only)
MPU2133 Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 1 (Compulsory for Foreign student)
MPU2/MPU3 (Choose One)
MPU2213 Bahasa Kebangsaan A (Compulsory for local student who did not have credit in BM SPM)
MPU2313 Introduction to Malaysian Tourism
Year 2
4 Common Core Subjects
DMCH2123 Graphics and Publication Design (Common Core)
DMCH2133 Introduction to Research (Common Core)
DMCH2143 Introduction to Digital Marketing (Common Core)
DMCH2268 Industrial Training (Common Core)
3 Discipline Core Subjects + 2 Elective Subjects
Option 1: Communication Analytics
DMCH2154 Communication in Global Workplace (Discipline Core)
DMCH2164 Search Engine Optimization (Discipline Core)
DMCH2173 Visualizing & Communicating Data (Discipline Core)
DMCH2234 Digital Photography Techniques (Elective)
DMCH2253 Introduction to Data Analytics (Elective)
Option 2: Film Making, Broadcast and Media
DMCH2184 Broadcast & New Media (Discipline Core)
DMCH2173 Visualizing & Communicating Data (Discipline Core)
DMCH2194 Creative Media Production (Discipline Core)
DMCH2214 Films for YouTube and Social Media (Elective)
DMCH2253 Introduction to Data Analytics (Elective)
Option 3: Social and Digital Media Marketing
DMCH2214 Films for YouTube and Social Media (Discipline Core)
DMCH2223 Advertising (Discipline Core)
DMCH2164 Search Engine Optimization (Discipline Core)
DMCH2244 Media, Technology & Society (Elective)
DMCH2253 Introduction to Data Analytics (Elective)
General Elective
GEN2513 Communication 1 (depending on subject availability)
MPU 4 (Choose One)
MPU2412 Co-Curriculum – Sports 1
MPU2422 Co-Curriculum – Community Service 1
11 COMMON CORE SUBJECTS
DMCH1214 Mass Communication (Common Core)
DMCH1224 Human Communication (Common Core)
DMCH1234 English for Academic Purposes (Common Core)
DMCH1244 Public Speaking and Presentation Skills (Common Core)
DMCH1254 Public Relations (Common Core)
DMCH1264 Multimedia Design (Common Core)
DMCH1274 Marketing Communication (Common Core)
DMCH1284 Writing for Mass Media (Common Core)
DMCH1294 Principles of Journalism (Common Core)
DMCH1314 Entrepreneurship (Common Core)
DMCH1324 Acting for Film and Theatre (Common Core)
MPU 1 (Choose One)
MPU2183 Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban (Local student only)
MPU2193 Falsafah dan Isu Semasa (Local student only)
MPU2133 Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 1 (Compulsory for Foreign student)
MPU2/MPU3 (Choose One)
MPU2213 Bahasa Kebangsaan A (Compulsory for local student who did not have credit in BM SPM)
MPU2313 Introduction to Malaysian Tourism
Year 2
4 Common Core Subjects
DMCH2123 Graphics and Publication Design (Common Core)
DMCH2133 Introduction to Research (Common Core)
DMCH2143 Introduction to Digital Marketing (Common Core)
DMCH2268 Industrial Training (Common Core)
3 Discipline Core Subjects + 2 Elective Subjects
Option 1: Communication Analytics
DMCH2154 Communication in Global Workplace (Discipline Core)
DMCH2164 Search Engine Optimization (Discipline Core)
DMCH2173 Visualizing & Communicating Data (Discipline Core)
DMCH2234 Digital Photography Techniques (Elective)
DMCH2253 Introduction to Data Analytics (Elective)
Option 2: Film Making, Broadcast and Media
DMCH2184 Broadcast & New Media (Discipline Core)
DMCH2173 Visualizing & Communicating Data (Discipline Core)
DMCH2194 Creative Media Production (Discipline Core)
DMCH2214 Films for YouTube and Social Media (Elective)
DMCH2253 Introduction to Data Analytics (Elective)
Option 3: Social and Digital Media Marketing
DMCH2214 Films for YouTube and Social Media (Discipline Core)
DMCH2223 Advertising (Discipline Core)
DMCH2164 Search Engine Optimization (Discipline Core)
DMCH2244 Media, Technology & Society (Elective)
DMCH2253 Introduction to Data Analytics (Elective)
General Elective
GEN2513 Communication 1 (depending on subject availability)
MPU 4 (Choose One)
MPU2412 Co-Curriculum – Sports 1
MPU2422 Co-Curriculum – Community Service 1