UNIVERSITI TEKNOLOGI MALAYSIA

Skip to main content
Chatbot Avatar
UTMOnline AI Advisor (Beta) ×

Topic outline

  • GENERAL

    Master of Language in Communication and Digital Culture is a Master’s programme which focuses on the study of language in communication with an emphasis on the elements of digital culture.
  • DURATION OF PROGRAMME

    2-8 Semesters (subject to current lesson plan and UTM academic regulations)
  • ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS

    • CGPA ≥ 3.0 for the Bachelor Degree in Language and Communication or related field from UTM or any other recognized university by Malaysia ; or
    • CGPA < 3.0 for the bachelor degree with 2 years of working experience in related fields and recognized by University Senate.
  • ENGLISH REQUIREMENTS FOR INTERNATIONAL STUDENT

    International students who wish to enroll in the postgraduate programs at UTM must meet the English language competency requirements as stipulated below:
    • Malaysia University Entrance Test (MUET) with a minimum score of Band 4.0 and above; or
    • IELTS with a minimum score of Band 6.0 and above; or
    • TOEFL iBT with a minimum score of 60 and above; or
    • Cambridge English Qualifications (CEQ) B2 First (FCE), C1 Advanced (CAE), C2 Proficiency (CPE), with a minimum score of 168 and above; or
    • Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic with a minimum score of 59 and above; or
    • Certified Intensive English Programme Level (CIEP Level) achieving Level 109 and above.Visit https://admission.utm.my/english-language-requirements-3/ for more information about English requirements.
  • PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

    This programme comprises of 45 credits.
    Students must complete the following course

    PROGRAMME CORE COURSES (27 CREDITS)
    MHLC 1013 : Language and Communication Theories (3 Credits)
    MHLC 1123 : Theorizing Digital Culture (3 Credits)
    MHLC 1133 : Discourse Analysis as Theory and Method (3 Credits)
    MHLC 1143 : Computer-Mediated Communication (3 Credits)
    MHLC 1153 : Seminar in Language, Communication and Culture (3 Credits)
    MHLC 1163 : Popular Culture and the Internet (3 Credits)
    MHLC 1173 : Sociolinguistics Theories and Practices (3 Credits)
    MHLA 1013 : Qualitative Research Methods (3 Credits)
    MHLA 1023 : Quantitative Research Methods (3 Credits)
    ELECTIVE COURSES (6 CREDITS)

    MHLE 2133 : Literacy in the Digital Age (3 Credits)
    MHLC 2413 : Language, Media and Globalization (3 Credits)

    UNIVERSITY COURSE (3 CREDITS)

    UHPS 6013 : Dynamics of Leadership (3 Credits)

    MASTER PROJECT (9 CREDITS)

    MHLC 1084 : Master’s Project I (4 Credits)
    MHLC 2085 : Master’s Project II (5 Credits)

  • TUITION FEES

    Malaysian Student International Student
    RM 16,660 - RM 25,480 RM 31,710 - RM 40,530
  • CONTACT INFORMATION

    Programme Coordinator  Dr. Aida Binti A.Rahman
    Contact Number 011-65583003
    Email aidarahman@utm.my
Chatbot Avatar
UTMOnline AI Advisor (Beta) ×