Master of Science Communication

Master of Science Communication is a Masters program taught at Universiti Malaya, Malaya, Malaysia. Intake: First Semester (October); Second Semester (March). The program is offered in campus-based modes with full-time (minimum 1 year = 2 normal semesters & 1 special semester; ma) options.

The Master of Science Communication and Public Engagement at Universiti Malaya develops skills for communicating science to broad audiences. It also focuses on engaging with stakeholders to mediate interaction between technical experts, decision makers, and consumers.

Students complete 42 credit hours. The programme includes core courses covering research methodology, principles in science communication and public engagement, science and media in a multicultural society, science, policy and public impact, and big data in science communication, plus a 12-credit research project and elective options such as digital law and communication ethics and science diplomacy.

Modules

• SQJ7001 Research Methodology
• SQJ7013 Research Project
• SQJ7003 Principles in Science Communication and Public Engagement
• SQJ7004 Science and Media in Multicultural Society
• SQJ7005 Science, Policy and Public Impact
• SQJ7006 Big Data in Science Communication
• SQJ7007 Controversial Issues in Science and Technology
• SQJ7008 Systems Thinking for Decision Making
• SQJ7009 Social Innovations
• SQJ7010 Digital Law and Communication Ethics
• SQJ7011 Managing Science and Technology Events
• SQJ7012 Science Diplomacy

The minimum requirements for admission in Master of Science Communication at Universiti Malaya for all applicants (Domestic or International) are:

• program specific academic requirment set by Universiti Malaya.
• English Language OR any other language requirments as set by Universiti Malaya as pre-requiste for admission in Master of Science Communication.

Note: Please check the university website in the link below.

Applicants must have a Bachelor’s Degree with Honours CGPA of 3.00 and above or equivalent in the relevant field. Applicants with a Bachelor’s Degree of CGPA between 2.70 to 2.99 may be considered if they meet ONE (1) the following criteria:

• Having relevant work experience
• Produce publications in the related fields
• Is a recipient of a scholarship
• Is a graduate of the Universiti Malaya, or
• Is a government servant

• MUET: B4.0
• IELTS: 6.0
• TOEFL iBT (Centre-based): 60
• TOEFL Essentials (Online): 8.5
• Pearson Test of English (PTE): 59
• Cambridge English Qualifications & Tests: (i) B1 Preliminary, B2 First, C1 Advanced, C2 Proficiency: 169 (ii) Occupational English Test (OET) (Conventional/ Online): 250

Please check detail of study units at https://sts.um.edu.my/master-of-science-communication-and-public-engagement.html

• Public Relations Manager
• Communications Director
• Corporate Strategy Manager
• Research Manager
• Science Journalist

11 fully funded scholarships are listed for Malaysia. See Malaysia scholarships.