Master in Communication and Creative Industries (Open and Distance Learning – ODL)

Designed for aspiring leaders, strategists, content creators, and media professionals aiming to advance their expertise in the creative sector.

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Overview

The Master in Communication and Creative Industries is designed for aspiring leaders, strategists, content creators and industry professionals who want to advance their expertise in communication, media and the creative sectors.

The programme equips students with advanced knowledge, critical insight and practical skills to navigate changing media landscapes, digital transformation, branding, content production, audience engagement and creative industry development.

Through a research-informed and practice oriented approach, students will learn to apply communication theories, creative strategies and emerging technologies to address real-world challenges in local, regional and global contexts.

Intakes
January, May, August

Duration
Full-time: 1 year | Part-time: 3 years

Assessment
Coursework

Location
Damansara Heights

Fees

Malaysian Students – RM20,000*
*Application Fee excluded

International Students – TBC*
*Application Fee, EMGS Service Charge, Administration Fee and 6% SST excluded

*Subject to be reviewed annually. HELP University reserves the right to revise the information in line with updates from time to time.

Course Code
(N-DL/0323/7/0028) (07/31) (MQA/PA19179)

Why Study Master in Communication and Creative Industries at HELP?

Equips you with critical insights and practical skills in digital transformation, branding, content production, and audience engagement.

Develop skilled communication and creative industry professionals who can respond to complex media and industry changes.

 Enable students to apply advanced theories, research methods and strategic thinking to communication and creative industry challenges.

Cultivate innovative leaders who can drive creativity, collaboration and sustainable growth across the communication and creative sectors.

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Programme Overview

These are the modules that you will take as part of the programme.

  • Core Courses

    • Designing Innovative Concepts
    • Inventing Brands of the Future
    • Issues in New Media
    • Research Methods for Communication and Media
    • Ethics and Responsibility in the Creative Industry
    • Technology, New Media and Development
    • The Video Game World
    • Data Intelligence for Creative Content
    • Digital Transformation in the Creative Industry
    • Research Project

Applicants must fulfil one of the following:

  • Entry Requirements

    • A Bachelor’s degree, Level 6 MQF, in Media and Communication with a minimum CGPA of 2.50, as accepted by the HEP Senate; or
    • A Bachelor’s degree, Level 6 MQF, in Media and Communication with a minimum CGPA of 2.00 but below 2.50, subject to rigorous internal assessment; or
    • Any other Bachelor’s degree, Level 6 MQF, in a non-Media and Communication field with a minimum CGPA of 2.00, subject to rigorous internal assessment and prerequisite courses determined by the HEP; or
    • Other qualifications equivalent to a Bachelor’s degree, Level 6 MQF, in Media and Communication or related fields recognised by the Government of Malaysia, subject to rigorous internal assessment.

  • English Competency Requirement for International Students

    • International applicants must meet the English language requirement of MUET Band 4, CEFR Mid B2, IELTS 6.0 or an equivalent qualification.