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Course Overview

The HELP University Diploma in Communication provides students with a strong foundation in media and communication, preparing them for a wide range of careers or further studies. Students gain hands-on experience in broadcasting, public relations, advertising, and journalism using industry-standard equipment. The programme offers direct entry into Year 2 of HELP’s Bachelor of Communication (Hons) with specialisations in Media Studies, Marketing Communication, and Public Relations.

Achievement

Direct entry into Year 2 of HELP's Bachelor of Communication (Hons) and transfer options to partner universities in Australia and the UK

Curriculum

• Programme Duration: 2 years + 1 semester of Industrial Training (24 subjects total)
• Year 1 – Common Core Subjects:
  • Mass Communication
  • Human Communication
  • English for Academic Purposes
  • Public Speaking and Presentation Skills
  • Public Relations
  • Multimedia Design
  • Marketing Communication
  • Writing for Mass Media
  • Principles of Journalism
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Acting for Film and Theatre
• MPU Subjects:
  • MPU2183 / MPU2193 / MPU2133
  • MPU2213 / MPU2313
  • MPU2412 / MPU2422
• Year 2 – Core + Discipline/Elective Options:
  • Graphics and Publication Design
  • Introduction to Research
  • Introduction to Digital Marketing
  • Industrial Training
• Option 1: Communication Analytics
  • Communication in Global Workplace
  • Search Engine Optimization
  • Visualizing & Communicating Data
  • Digital Photography Techniques (Elective)
  • Introduction to Data Analytics (Elective)
• Option 2: Film Making, Broadcast and Media
  • Broadcast & New Media
  • Visualizing & Communicating Data
  • Creative Media Production
  • Films for YouTube and Social Media (Elective)
  • Introduction to Data Analytics (Elective)
• Option 3: Social and Digital Media Marketing
  • Films for YouTube and Social Media
  • Advertising
  • Search Engine Optimization
  • Media, Technology & Society (Elective)
  • Introduction to Data Analytics (Elective)
• General Elective: GEN2513 Communication 1 (subject to availability)

Entry Requirements

• A pass in SPM or its equivalent, with a minimum of 3 credits in any subject, including English
• 3 O-Level credits (including English) or 3 Bs (including English) in Senior Middle Three (UEC) or equivalent
• A pass in STPM or its equivalent, with a min Grade C in any subject
• A Certificate in Media or Communication or its equivalent

International Students: Those who do not meet the English language entry requirement must first enrol in HELP's Intensive English Programme and pass IELTS (min 5.0) or equivalent before entering the diploma.

Career Prospects

• Journalist
• Broadcast Journalist
• Writer / Freelance Writer
• Public Relations Executive
• Media Relations Officer
• Corporate Communications Specialist
• Social Media Manager
• Digital Content Creator
• Advertising Consultant
• Event Planner
• Marketing Executive
• Market Research Consultant

Study Abroad Pathway

Credit Transfer Programme - Australia (February & July Intakes)

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AUSTRALIA

• Bachelor of Communication and Media (2 + 2)

QUEENSLAND UNIVERSITY TECHNOLOGY

• Bachelor of Creative Industries (2 + 2)

UNIVERSITY NEW SOUTH WALES

• Bachelor of Media (2 + 2)

EDITH COWAN UNIVERSITY

• Bachelor of Media and Communication (2 + 2)
• Bachelor of Design (2 + 2)

Credit Transfer Programme - United Kingdom (September Intakes)

HERTFORDSHIRE UNIVERSITY

• BA (Hons) Mass Communication (2 + 2) or (2+1)*

ROBERT GORDON UNIVERSITY

• BA (Hons) Media (2 + 2)
• BA (Hons) Public Relations (2 + 2)

MIDDLESEX UNIVERSITY, LONDON

• BA (Hons) Advertising, PR and Branding (2+1)*

*HELP Diploma graduates are able to join final Bachelor year of this programme