Overview of Bachelor of Communication (Honours) Public Relations in Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman UTAR Malaysia
UTAR Bachelor of Communication (Honours) Public Relations addresses the needs of the communication industry for public relations professionals who have technical competence as well as an appreciation of the role of Public Relations in Malaysia within a global environment.
It emphasises in-depth understanding of communication theories. In terms of application, students will prepare news releases as well as produce audio-visual presentations and media kits. They will learn to organise press conferences, campaign and analyse social media.
Students are also introduced to fundamentals of advertising such as copywriting and media planning in order to develop an understanding of the advertising profession and industry. Students are placed under an industrial training programme in companies in the communication industry or in the communication section of various organisations.
CAREER PROSPECTS
Marketer
Brand Executive
Press Liaison Executive
Corporate Communication Executive
Public Affair Executive
Social Media Executive
Specialists in Public Relations
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM)
Unified Examination Certificate (UEC)
A-Levels
South Australian Matriculation (SAM)
Canadian Pre-University (CPU)
English Language Requirement(International Students)
Recognised Tests
Undergraduate
International English Language Testing System (IELTS)
5.0
Internet-based Testing (iBT) - new TOEFL
42
Cambridge English
154
Pearson Test of English (PTE)
47
Malaysia University English Test (MUET)
Band 3
English Language Requirements (Malaysian students)
Recognised Tests
Undergraduate
International English Language Testing System (IELTS)