Han Chiang University College of Communication

Entry requirements

SPM: minimum 5 credits including English; UEC: minimum 3 credits including English; other equivalent qualifications.

English requirements

Not clearly stated on the programme page.

Additional notes

No additional programme-specific requirement clearly stated beyond the academic requirements above.

Accreditation

MQA-accredited per HCUC accreditation page: (R3/0323/3/0002) (02/29) (A9261); JPT/BPP(U) 1000-801/143 e23/01424.

Career outcomes

• Official page states the programme is designed to prepare students for undergraduate studies in Communication, Business and Creative Studies; specific career prospects are not explicitly listed.

Structured source fields

Institution Division

Foundation Studies (school not clearly specified on the programme page)

Award

Foundation

Study Mode

Not clearly stated on the official programme page

Duration

1 year

Campus / Location

Main campus: Jalan Lim Lean Teng, 11600 Penang, Malaysia

Intake(s)

Programme page states April, August, November. Note: HCUC Student FAQ separately states Foundation intakes as April, August, December; please verify with admissions.

Tuition Fee

From RM9,370. The programme page does not clearly state whether this is the total programme fee or how it is broken down.

Career Prospects

Official page states the programme is designed to prepare students for undergraduate studies in Communication, Business and Creative Studies; specific career prospects are not explicitly listed.

Entry Requirements

SPM: minimum 5 credits including English; UEC: minimum 3 credits including English; other equivalent qualifications.

English Language Requirements

Not clearly stated on the programme page.

Additional / Specific Requirements

No additional programme-specific requirement clearly stated beyond the academic requirements above.

Accreditation / Recognition

MQA-accredited per HCUC accreditation page: (R3/0323/3/0002) (02/29) (A9261); JPT/BPP(U) 1000-801/143 e23/01424.

Official Programme Link

https://www.hcu.edu.my/foundation-in-communication

Official links

Source notes

• Pathway stated: HCUC homegrown bachelor’s degree programmes in Communication and related fields.
• The programme page also states that students may opt for Dual Award programmes with the University of Southern Queensland (USQ).

Entry requirements

SPM: minimum 3 credits; UEC: minimum 3 credits; other equivalent qualifications.

English requirements

IELTS Band 5.

Additional notes

No additional programme-specific requirement clearly stated beyond the academic requirements above.

Accreditation

MQA-accredited per HCUC accreditation page: (R4/0414/4/0114) (03/26) (MQA/FA1922); JPT/BPP(U)1000-801/143/e25/04227.

Career outcomes

• Official page states the programme prepares students to apply business theory in real working environments and future professions or business ventures
• a specific career list is not provided.
• Official page states the programme prepares students to apply business theory in real working environments and future professions or business ventures; a specific career list is not provided.

Structured source fields

Institution Division

School of Business and Management

Award

Diploma

Study Mode

Not clearly stated on the official programme page

Duration

2 years

Campus / Location

Main campus: Jalan Lim Lean Teng, 11600 Penang, Malaysia

Intake(s)

January, April, August

Tuition Fee

From RM21,550. The programme page does not clearly state whether this is the total programme fee or how it is broken down.

Career Prospects

Official page states the programme prepares students to apply business theory in real working environments and future professions or business ventures; a specific career list is not provided.

Entry Requirements

SPM: minimum 3 credits; UEC: minimum 3 credits; other equivalent qualifications.

English Language Requirements

IELTS Band 5.

Additional / Specific Requirements

No additional programme-specific requirement clearly stated beyond the academic requirements above.

Accreditation / Recognition

MQA-accredited per HCUC accreditation page: (R4/0414/4/0114) (03/26) (MQA/FA1922); JPT/BPP(U)1000-801/143/e25/04227.

Official Programme Link

https://www.hcu.edu.my/diploma-in-business-management

Official links

Source notes

• Pathway stated: HCUC homegrown bachelor’s degree programmes in Business and Management and related fields.
• The page also mentions USQ dual-award / credit-transfer routes.

Entry requirements

SPM / UEC: minimum 3 credits including Bahasa Cina; other equivalent qualifications.

English requirements

IELTS Band 4.

Additional notes

No additional programme-specific requirement clearly stated beyond the Chinese-language academic requirement above.

Accreditation

MQA-accredited per HCUC accreditation page: (R3/0232/4/0001) (12/27) (A8546); JPT/BPP(U)1000-801/47/143Jld.5 (11).

Career outcomes

• Career prospects not explicitly listed on the official programme page.

Structured source fields

Institution Division

School of Chinese Studies

Award

Diploma

Study Mode

Not clearly stated on the official programme page

Duration

2 years

Campus / Location

Main campus: Jalan Lim Lean Teng, 11600 Penang, Malaysia

Intake(s)

January, April, August

Tuition Fee

From RM21,550. The programme page does not clearly state whether this is the total programme fee or how it is broken down.

Career Prospects

Career prospects not explicitly listed on the official programme page.

Entry Requirements

SPM / UEC: minimum 3 credits including Bahasa Cina; other equivalent qualifications.

English Language Requirements

IELTS Band 4.

Additional / Specific Requirements

No additional programme-specific requirement clearly stated beyond the Chinese-language academic requirement above.

Accreditation / Recognition

MQA-accredited per HCUC accreditation page: (R3/0232/4/0001) (12/27) (A8546); JPT/BPP(U)1000-801/47/143Jld.5 (11).

Official Programme Link

https://www.hcu.edu.my/diploma-in-chinese-studies

Official links

Source notes

• Pathway stated: BA (Hons) in Chinese Studies at HCUC.
• The programme page also states the diploma is recognised by many universities in China, Taiwan, Hong Kong and Malaysia.

Entry requirements

SPM: minimum 3 credits; UEC: minimum 3 credits; other equivalent qualifications.

English requirements

IELTS Band 5.

Additional notes

No additional programme-specific requirement clearly stated beyond the academic requirements above.

Accreditation

MQA-accredited per HCUC accreditation page: (R3/0414/4/0115) (01/31) (A6013); JPT/BPP(U)1000-801/143/e25/02122.

Career outcomes

• Official page states the programme equips students with theoretical and practical logistics knowledge to meet industry demands
• a specific career list is not provided.
• Official page states the programme equips students with theoretical and practical logistics knowledge to meet industry demands; a specific career list is not provided.

Structured source fields

Institution Division

School of Business and Management

Award

Diploma

Study Mode

Not clearly stated on the official programme page

Duration

2 years

Campus / Location

Main campus: Jalan Lim Lean Teng, 11600 Penang, Malaysia

Intake(s)

January, April, August

Tuition Fee

From RM21,490. The programme page does not clearly state whether this is the total programme fee or how it is broken down.

Career Prospects

Official page states the programme equips students with theoretical and practical logistics knowledge to meet industry demands; a specific career list is not provided.

Entry Requirements

SPM: minimum 3 credits; UEC: minimum 3 credits; other equivalent qualifications.

English Language Requirements

IELTS Band 5.

Additional / Specific Requirements

No additional programme-specific requirement clearly stated beyond the academic requirements above.

Accreditation / Recognition

MQA-accredited per HCUC accreditation page: (R3/0414/4/0115) (01/31) (A6013); JPT/BPP(U)1000-801/143/e25/02122.

Official Programme Link

https://www.hcu.edu.my/diploma-in-logistics-management

Official links

Source notes

• Pathway stated: HCUC homegrown bachelor’s degree programmes in Business and Management and related fields.
• The page also mentions USQ dual-award / credit-transfer routes.

Entry requirements

SPM: minimum 3 credits including English; UEC: minimum 3 credits including English; other equivalent qualifications.

English requirements

IELTS Band 5.

Additional notes

No additional programme-specific requirement clearly stated beyond the academic requirements above.

Accreditation

MQA-accredited per HCUC accreditation page: (R3/0323/4/0002) (03/26) (MQA/FA1735); JPT/BPP(U)1000-801/143/e25/03065.

Career outcomes

• Official page states the programme prepares students for the media and communications industries and includes a 10-week industrial training component
• a specific career list is not provided.
• Official page states the programme prepares students for the media and communications industries and includes a 10-week industrial training component; a specific career list is not provided.

Structured source fields

Institution Division

School of Communication and Media

Award

Diploma

Study Mode

Not clearly stated on the official programme page

Duration

2 years

Campus / Location

Main campus: Jalan Lim Lean Teng, 11600 Penang, Malaysia

Intake(s)

January, April, August

Tuition Fee

From RM26,850. The programme page does not clearly state whether this is the total programme fee or how it is broken down.

Career Prospects

Official page states the programme prepares students for the media and communications industries and includes a 10-week industrial training component; a specific career list is not provided.

Entry Requirements

SPM: minimum 3 credits including English; UEC: minimum 3 credits including English; other equivalent qualifications.

English Language Requirements

IELTS Band 5.

Additional / Specific Requirements

No additional programme-specific requirement clearly stated beyond the academic requirements above.

Accreditation / Recognition

MQA-accredited per HCUC accreditation page: (R3/0323/4/0002) (03/26) (MQA/FA1735); JPT/BPP(U)1000-801/143/e25/03065.

Official Programme Link

https://www.hcu.edu.my/diploma-in-mass-communication

Official links

Source notes

• The programme page states students may choose one of three areas: broadcasting, journalism, or public relations and advertising.

Entry requirements

SPM / UEC: minimum 3 credits.

English requirements

IELTS Band 4.

Additional notes

Students without a pass in an Art subject are required to pass a drawing test by HCUC.

Accreditation

MQA-accredited per HCUC accreditation page: (R3/0211/4/0026) (02/29) (A4536); JPT/BPP(U) 1000-801/143 e23/01442.

Career outcomes

• Official page states the programme develops multimedia design, visual communication, computing, animation, media production and design management competencies
• a specific career list is not provided.
• Official page states the programme develops multimedia design, visual communication, computing, animation, media production and design management competencies; a specific career list is not provided.

Structured source fields

Institution Division

School of Applied Creative Arts and Design

Award

Diploma

Study Mode

Not clearly stated on the official programme page

Duration

2 years

Campus / Location

Main campus: Jalan Lim Lean Teng, 11600 Penang, Malaysia

Intake(s)

January, April, August

Tuition Fee

From RM22,590. The programme page does not clearly state whether this is the total programme fee or how it is broken down.

Career Prospects

Official page states the programme develops multimedia design, visual communication, computing, animation, media production and design management competencies; a specific career list is not provided.

Entry Requirements

SPM / UEC: minimum 3 credits.

English Language Requirements

IELTS Band 4.

Additional / Specific Requirements

Students without a pass in an Art subject are required to pass a drawing test by HCUC.

Accreditation / Recognition

MQA-accredited per HCUC accreditation page: (R3/0211/4/0026) (02/29) (A4536); JPT/BPP(U) 1000-801/143 e23/01442.

Official Programme Link

https://www.hcu.edu.my/diploma-in-multimedia-comm-design

Official links

Source notes

• Pathway stated: BA (Hons) in Creative Multimedia and related fields at HCUC.
• The page also mentions Dual Award / credit-transfer routes with USQ and partner universities.

Entry requirements

SPM / UEC: minimum 3 credits including a pass in Art subject.

English requirements

IELTS Band 4.

Additional notes

Students without a pass in an Art subject are required to pass an interview and a drawing test by HCUC.

Accreditation

MQA-accredited per HCUC accreditation page: (R/0211/4/0081) (08/29) (MQA/FA8378); JPT/BPP(U)1000-801/143/Jld. 5 (6).

Career outcomes

• Official page states the programme equips students with theoretical knowledge and technical skills relevant to media arts, digital illustration and animation
• a specific career list is not provided.
• Official page states the programme equips students with theoretical knowledge and technical skills relevant to media arts, digital illustration and animation; a specific career list is not provided.

Structured source fields

Institution Division

School of Applied Creative Arts and Design

Award

Diploma

Study Mode

Not clearly stated on the official programme page

Duration

2 years

Campus / Location

Main campus: Jalan Lim Lean Teng, 11600 Penang, Malaysia

Intake(s)

January, April, August

Tuition Fee

From RM23,800. The programme page does not clearly state whether this is the total programme fee or how it is broken down.

Career Prospects

Official page states the programme equips students with theoretical knowledge and technical skills relevant to media arts, digital illustration and animation; a specific career list is not provided.

Entry Requirements

SPM / UEC: minimum 3 credits including a pass in Art subject.

English Language Requirements

IELTS Band 4.

Additional / Specific Requirements

Students without a pass in an Art subject are required to pass an interview and a drawing test by HCUC.

Accreditation / Recognition

MQA-accredited per HCUC accreditation page: (R/0211/4/0081) (08/29) (MQA/FA8378); JPT/BPP(U)1000-801/143/Jld. 5 (6).

Official Programme Link

https://www.hcu.edu.my/diploma-in-visual-arts-design

Official links

Source notes

• Pathway stated: BA (Hons) in Creative Multimedia and related fields at HCUC.
• The page also mentions Dual Award / credit-transfer routes with USQ and partner universities.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements not clearly stated on the official course page.

English requirements

English language requirements not clearly stated; this is itself an English-improvement course.

Additional notes

No additional / specific admission requirement clearly stated on the page.

Accreditation

Accreditation / recognition not clearly stated on the official website.

Career outcomes

• Official page states the course helps students improve English for academic success, prepare for MUET / IELTS, and enhance their CV.

Structured source fields

Institution Division

Language / Intensive English (school not clearly specified on the page)

Award

Short course / Intensive English

Study Mode

Not clearly stated on the official course page

Duration

5 weeks per level; 3 hours per meeting; 2 meetings per week. Levels: Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced. IELTS preparation is also listed.

Campus / Location

Main campus: Jalan Lim Lean Teng, 11600 Penang, Malaysia

Intake(s)

March, August, November

Tuition Fee

Tuition fee not clearly published on the official website.

Career Prospects

Official page states the course helps students improve English for academic success, prepare for MUET / IELTS, and enhance their CV.

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements not clearly stated on the official course page.

English Language Requirements

English language requirements not clearly stated; this is itself an English-improvement course.

Additional / Specific Requirements

No additional / specific admission requirement clearly stated on the page.

Accreditation / Recognition

Accreditation / recognition not clearly stated on the official website.

Official Programme Link

https://www.hcu.edu.my/iec-for-students

Official links

Source notes

• Key benefits listed include learning from TESL-qualified lecturers and using recording studio facilities during spoken-English classes.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements not clearly stated on the official course page.

English requirements

English language requirements not clearly stated; this is itself an English-improvement course.

Additional notes

No additional / specific admission requirement clearly stated on the page.

Accreditation

Accreditation / recognition not clearly stated on the official website.

Career outcomes

• Official page states the course is meant to improve workplace communication, confidence, performance and engagement
• listed benefits include better emails, speaking and presentation skills, body language and workplace communication.
• Official page states the course is meant to improve workplace communication, confidence, performance and engagement; listed benefits include better emails, speaking and presentation skills, body language and workplace communication.

Structured source fields

Institution Division

Language / Intensive English (school not clearly specified on the page)

Award

Short course / Intensive English

Study Mode

Not clearly stated on the official course page

Duration

5 weeks per level; 3 hours per meeting; 2 meetings per week. Levels listed on the page: Intermediate and Advanced.

Campus / Location

Main campus: Jalan Lim Lean Teng, 11600 Penang, Malaysia

Intake(s)

March, August, November

Tuition Fee

Tuition fee not clearly published on the official website.

Career Prospects

Official page states the course is meant to improve workplace communication, confidence, performance and engagement; listed benefits include better emails, speaking and presentation skills, body language and workplace communication.

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements not clearly stated on the official course page.

English Language Requirements

English language requirements not clearly stated; this is itself an English-improvement course.

Additional / Specific Requirements

No additional / specific admission requirement clearly stated on the page.

Accreditation / Recognition

Accreditation / recognition not clearly stated on the official website.

Official Programme Link

https://www.hcu.edu.my/iec-for-working-professionals

Official links

Source notes

• The programme structure on the page focuses on writing, speaking and soft skills for workplace use.

Entry requirements

Diploma in related field: minimum CGPA 2.00 and credit in English (SPM); Foundation / Matriculation: minimum CGPA 2.00 and credit in English (SPM); STPM: minimum 2 Grade C and credit in English (SPM); UEC: minimum 5 Grade B including English.

English requirements

IELTS Band 5.

Additional notes

Listed on the HCUC Dual Awards page as one of the programmes eligible for the dual award option.

Accreditation

MQA-accredited per HCUC accreditation page: (N/0323/6/0022) (07/32) (MQA/FA8798); JPT/BPP(U)1000-801/143/e24/07257.

Career outcomes

• Official page states the programme prepares students for a career in public relations in the digital age and includes a four-month internship module.

Structured source fields

Institution Division

School of Communication and Media

Award

Degree

Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

3 years (full-time) / 2 years for diploma holders in a related field

Campus / Location

Main campus: Jalan Lim Lean Teng, 11600 Penang, Malaysia

Intake(s)

April, August, November

Tuition Fee

From RM27,000. The programme page does not clearly state whether this is the total programme fee or how it is broken down.

Career Prospects

Official page states the programme prepares students for a career in public relations in the digital age and includes a four-month internship module.

Entry Requirements

Diploma in related field: minimum CGPA 2.00 and credit in English (SPM); Foundation / Matriculation: minimum CGPA 2.00 and credit in English (SPM); STPM: minimum 2 Grade C and credit in English (SPM); UEC: minimum 5 Grade B including English.

English Language Requirements

IELTS Band 5.

Additional / Specific Requirements

Listed on the HCUC Dual Awards page as one of the programmes eligible for the dual award option.

Accreditation / Recognition

MQA-accredited per HCUC accreditation page: (N/0323/6/0022) (07/32) (MQA/FA8798); JPT/BPP(U)1000-801/143/e24/07257.

Official Programme Link

https://www.hcu.edu.my/bachelor-in-public-relations-honours

Official links

Source notes

• Pathway stated: postgraduate studies in related fields.

Entry requirements

Diploma in related field: minimum CGPA 2.00 and credit in Chinese (SPM); Foundation / Matriculation: minimum CGPA 2.00 and credit in Chinese (SPM); STPM: minimum 2 Grade C and credit in Chinese (SPM); UEC: minimum 5 Grade B including Chinese.

English requirements

IELTS Band 5.

Additional notes

The programme page lists academic-special-topic, literary-creation and workplace-application electives.

Accreditation

MQA-accredited per HCUC accreditation page: (R/0232/6/0002) (01/28) (MQA/FA8288); JPT/BPP(U)1000-801/47/143Jld.5 (8).

Career outcomes

• Official page states the programme prepares graduates for further research or teaching and for work related to culture, education, media and publishing.

Structured source fields

Institution Division

School of Chinese Studies

Award

Degree

Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

3 years (full-time) / 2 years for diploma holders in a related field

Campus / Location

Main campus: Jalan Lim Lean Teng, 11600 Penang, Malaysia

Intake(s)

April, August, November

Tuition Fee

From RM27,000. The programme page does not clearly state whether this is the total programme fee or how it is broken down.

Career Prospects

Official page states the programme prepares graduates for further research or teaching and for work related to culture, education, media and publishing.

Entry Requirements

Diploma in related field: minimum CGPA 2.00 and credit in Chinese (SPM); Foundation / Matriculation: minimum CGPA 2.00 and credit in Chinese (SPM); STPM: minimum 2 Grade C and credit in Chinese (SPM); UEC: minimum 5 Grade B including Chinese.

English Language Requirements

IELTS Band 5.

Additional / Specific Requirements

The programme page lists academic-special-topic, literary-creation and workplace-application electives.

Accreditation / Recognition

MQA-accredited per HCUC accreditation page: (R/0232/6/0002) (01/28) (MQA/FA8288); JPT/BPP(U)1000-801/47/143Jld.5 (8).

Official Programme Link

https://www.hcu.edu.my/ba-hons-chinese-studies

Official links

Source notes

• Pathway stated: graduates may pursue master’s study at HCUC or overseas institutions.

Entry requirements

Diploma in related field: minimum CGPA 2.00; Foundation / Matriculation: minimum CGPA 2.00; STPM: minimum 2 Grade C; UEC: minimum 5 Grade B.

English requirements

IELTS Band 4.

Additional notes

Listed on the HCUC Dual Awards page as one of the programmes eligible for the dual award option.

Accreditation

MQA-accredited per HCUC accreditation page: (R/0211/6/0054) (01/28) (MQA/FA7671); JPT/BPP(U)1000-801/143 Jld.4 (49).

Career outcomes

• Official page states graduates can undertake careers in the multimedia industry
• it does not provide a more detailed official job list.
• Official page states graduates can undertake careers in the multimedia industry; it does not provide a more detailed official job list.

Structured source fields

Institution Division

School of Applied Creative Arts and Design

Award

Degree

Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

3 years (full-time) / 2 years for diploma holders in a related field

Campus / Location

Main campus: Jalan Lim Lean Teng, 11600 Penang, Malaysia

Intake(s)

April, August, November

Tuition Fee

From RM27,000. The programme page does not clearly state whether this is the total programme fee or how it is broken down.

Career Prospects

Official page states graduates can undertake careers in the multimedia industry; it does not provide a more detailed official job list.

Entry Requirements

Diploma in related field: minimum CGPA 2.00; Foundation / Matriculation: minimum CGPA 2.00; STPM: minimum 2 Grade C; UEC: minimum 5 Grade B.

English Language Requirements

IELTS Band 4.

Additional / Specific Requirements

Listed on the HCUC Dual Awards page as one of the programmes eligible for the dual award option.

Accreditation / Recognition

MQA-accredited per HCUC accreditation page: (R/0211/6/0054) (01/28) (MQA/FA7671); JPT/BPP(U)1000-801/143 Jld.4 (49).

Official Programme Link

https://www.hcu.edu.my/ba-hons-creative-multimedia

Official links

Source notes

• Pathway stated: postgraduate studies in related fields.

Entry requirements

Diploma in related field: minimum CGPA 2.00; Foundation / Matriculation: minimum CGPA 2.00; STPM: minimum 2 Grade C; UEC: minimum 5 Grade B.

English requirements

IELTS Band 5.5.

Additional notes

Listed on the HCUC Dual Awards page as one of the programmes eligible for the dual award option.

Accreditation

MQA-accredited per HCUC accreditation page: (R/0414/6/1074) (01/28) (MQA/FA8814); JPT/BPP(U)1000-801/47/143Jld.5 (9).

Career outcomes

• Official page states the programme equips students with logistics and supply chain operations and management knowledge for local and international markets
• a specific career list is not provided.
• Official page states the programme equips students with logistics and supply chain operations and management knowledge for local and international markets; a specific career list is not provided.

Structured source fields

Institution Division

School of Business and Management

Award

Degree

Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

3 years (full-time) / 2 years for diploma holders in a related field

Campus / Location

Main campus: Jalan Lim Lean Teng, 11600 Penang, Malaysia

Intake(s)

April, August, November

Tuition Fee

From RM27,000. The programme page does not clearly state whether this is the total programme fee or how it is broken down.

Career Prospects

Official page states the programme equips students with logistics and supply chain operations and management knowledge for local and international markets; a specific career list is not provided.

Entry Requirements

Diploma in related field: minimum CGPA 2.00; Foundation / Matriculation: minimum CGPA 2.00; STPM: minimum 2 Grade C; UEC: minimum 5 Grade B.

English Language Requirements

IELTS Band 5.5.

Additional / Specific Requirements

Listed on the HCUC Dual Awards page as one of the programmes eligible for the dual award option.

Accreditation / Recognition

MQA-accredited per HCUC accreditation page: (R/0414/6/1074) (01/28) (MQA/FA8814); JPT/BPP(U)1000-801/47/143Jld.5 (9).

Official Programme Link

https://www.hcu.edu.my/ba-hons-lscm

Official links

Source notes

• Pathway stated: postgraduate studies in related fields.

Entry requirements

Diploma in related field: minimum CGPA 2.00; Foundation / Matriculation: minimum CGPA 2.00; STPM: minimum 2 Grade C; UEC: minimum 5 Grade B.

English requirements

IELTS Band 5.5.

Additional notes

No additional programme-specific requirement clearly stated beyond the academic requirements above.

Accreditation

Provisional accreditation is indicated on HCUC’s accreditation page introduction for the new business management bachelor’s programme. The table lists: (N/0414/6/0193) (01/28) (MQA/FA14208); JPT/BPP(U)1000-801/143Jld.4 (48).

Career outcomes

• Official page states the programme prepares students for a professional career in a highly competitive and fast-changing business environment
• a specific career list is not provided.
• Official page states the programme prepares students for a professional career in a highly competitive and fast-changing business environment; a specific career list is not provided.

Structured source fields

Institution Division

School of Business and Management

Award

Degree

Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

3 years (full-time) / 2 years for diploma holders in a related field

Campus / Location

Main campus: Jalan Lim Lean Teng, 11600 Penang, Malaysia

Intake(s)

April, August, November

Tuition Fee

From RM33,920. The programme page does not clearly state whether this is the total programme fee or how it is broken down.

Career Prospects

Official page states the programme prepares students for a professional career in a highly competitive and fast-changing business environment; a specific career list is not provided.

Entry Requirements

Diploma in related field: minimum CGPA 2.00; Foundation / Matriculation: minimum CGPA 2.00; STPM: minimum 2 Grade C; UEC: minimum 5 Grade B.

English Language Requirements

IELTS Band 5.5.

Additional / Specific Requirements

No additional programme-specific requirement clearly stated beyond the academic requirements above.

Accreditation / Recognition

Provisional accreditation is indicated on HCUC’s accreditation page introduction for the new business management bachelor’s programme. The table lists: (N/0414/6/0193) (01/28) (MQA/FA14208); JPT/BPP(U)1000-801/143Jld.4 (48).

Official Programme Link

https://www.hcu.edu.my/b-business-management-hons

Official links

Source notes

• Pathway stated: postgraduate studies in related fields.
• The accreditation page introduction refers to Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Business Management, while the current programme page title is Bachelor of Business Management (Honours).

Entry requirements

Diploma in related field: minimum CGPA 2.00 and credit in English (SPM); Foundation / Matriculation: minimum CGPA 2.00 and credit in English (SPM); STPM: minimum 2 Grade C and credit in English (SPM); UEC: minimum 5 Grade B including English.

English requirements

IELTS Band 5.

Additional notes

Listed on the HCUC Dual Awards page as one of the programmes eligible for the dual award option.

Accreditation

MQA-accredited per HCUC accreditation page: (R/0323/6/0019) (04/31) (MQA/FA7534); JPT/BPP(U)1000-801/143/e25/04321.

Career outcomes

• Official page states the programme prepares students for a professional career in the global advertising industry
• no specific job list is provided.
• Official page states the programme prepares students for a professional career in the global advertising industry; no specific job list is provided.

Structured source fields

Institution Division

School of Communication and Media

Award

Degree

Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

3 years (full-time) / 2 years for diploma holders in a related field

Campus / Location

Main campus: Jalan Lim Lean Teng, 11600 Penang, Malaysia

Intake(s)

April, August, November

Tuition Fee

From RM27,000. The programme page does not clearly state whether this is the total programme fee or how it is broken down.

Career Prospects

Official page states the programme prepares students for a professional career in the global advertising industry; no specific job list is provided.

Entry Requirements

Diploma in related field: minimum CGPA 2.00 and credit in English (SPM); Foundation / Matriculation: minimum CGPA 2.00 and credit in English (SPM); STPM: minimum 2 Grade C and credit in English (SPM); UEC: minimum 5 Grade B including English.

English Language Requirements

IELTS Band 5.

Additional / Specific Requirements

Listed on the HCUC Dual Awards page as one of the programmes eligible for the dual award option.

Accreditation / Recognition

MQA-accredited per HCUC accreditation page: (R/0323/6/0019) (04/31) (MQA/FA7534); JPT/BPP(U)1000-801/143/e25/04321.

Official Programme Link

https://www.hcu.edu.my/bc-advertising-hons

Official links

Source notes

• Pathway stated: postgraduate studies in related fields.

Entry requirements

Diploma in related field: minimum CGPA 2.00 and credit in English (SPM); Foundation / Matriculation: minimum CGPA 2.00 and credit in English (SPM); STPM: minimum 2 Grade C and credit in English (SPM); UEC: minimum 5 Grade B including English.

English requirements

IELTS Band 5.

Additional notes

Listed on the HCUC Dual Awards page as one of the programmes eligible for the dual award option.

Accreditation

MQA-accredited per HCUC accreditation page: (R/0323/6/0021) (01/28) (MQA/FA8323); JPT/BPP(U)1000-801/47/143Jld.5 (10).

Career outcomes

• Official page states the programme prepares students to develop media production content and build a career-entry platform through work placement and industry networking
• no specific job list is provided.
• Official page states the programme prepares students to develop media production content and build a career-entry platform through work placement and industry networking; no specific job list is provided.

Structured source fields

Institution Division

School of Communication and Media

Award

Degree

Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

3 years (full-time) / 2 years for diploma holders in a related field

Campus / Location

Main campus: Jalan Lim Lean Teng, 11600 Penang, Malaysia

Intake(s)

April, August, November

Tuition Fee

From RM27,000. The programme page does not clearly state whether this is the total programme fee or how it is broken down.

Career Prospects

Official page states the programme prepares students to develop media production content and build a career-entry platform through work placement and industry networking; no specific job list is provided.

Entry Requirements

Diploma in related field: minimum CGPA 2.00 and credit in English (SPM); Foundation / Matriculation: minimum CGPA 2.00 and credit in English (SPM); STPM: minimum 2 Grade C and credit in English (SPM); UEC: minimum 5 Grade B including English.

English Language Requirements

IELTS Band 5.

Additional / Specific Requirements

Listed on the HCUC Dual Awards page as one of the programmes eligible for the dual award option.

Accreditation / Recognition

MQA-accredited per HCUC accreditation page: (R/0323/6/0021) (01/28) (MQA/FA8323); JPT/BPP(U)1000-801/47/143Jld.5 (10).

Official Programme Link

https://www.hcu.edu.my/bc-media-production-hons

Official links

Source notes

• Pathway stated: postgraduate studies in related fields.

Entry requirements

Diploma in related field: minimum CGPA 2.00 and credit in English (SPM); Foundation / Matriculation: minimum CGPA 2.00 and credit in English (SPM); STPM: minimum 2 Grade C and credit in English (SPM); UEC: minimum 5 Grade B including English.

English requirements

IELTS Band 5.

Additional notes

Listed on the HCUC Dual Awards page as one of the programmes eligible for the dual award option.

Accreditation

MQA-accredited per HCUC accreditation page: (R/0323/6/0020) (01/28) (MQA/FA8323); JPT/BPP(U)1000-801/47/143Jld.5 (10).

Career outcomes

• Official page states the programme develops digital content creation capability across platforms and technologies
• no specific official job list is provided.
• Official page states the programme develops digital content creation capability across platforms and technologies; no specific official job list is provided.

Structured source fields

Institution Division

School of Communication and Media

Award

Degree

Study Mode

Full-time

Duration

3 years (full-time) / 2 years for diploma holders in a related field

Campus / Location

Main campus: Jalan Lim Lean Teng, 11600 Penang, Malaysia

Intake(s)

April, August, November

Tuition Fee

From RM27,000. The programme page does not clearly state whether this is the total programme fee or how it is broken down.

Career Prospects

Official page states the programme develops digital content creation capability across platforms and technologies; no specific official job list is provided.

Entry Requirements

Diploma in related field: minimum CGPA 2.00 and credit in English (SPM); Foundation / Matriculation: minimum CGPA 2.00 and credit in English (SPM); STPM: minimum 2 Grade C and credit in English (SPM); UEC: minimum 5 Grade B including English.

English Language Requirements

IELTS Band 5.

Additional / Specific Requirements

Listed on the HCUC Dual Awards page as one of the programmes eligible for the dual award option.

Accreditation / Recognition

MQA-accredited per HCUC accreditation page: (R/0323/6/0020) (01/28) (MQA/FA8323); JPT/BPP(U)1000-801/47/143Jld.5 (10).

Official Programme Link

https://www.hcu.edu.my/bc-new-media-hons

Official links

Source notes

• Pathway stated: postgraduate studies in related fields.
• The HCUC accreditation page currently shows the same MQA code as the Media Production programme; please verify directly with HCUC if you need separate current accreditation confirmation.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements are not stated as a separate standalone set on the Dual Awards page; eligibility follows the underlying HCUC degree programme.

English requirements

English language requirements not clearly stated on the Dual Awards page.

Additional notes

Eligible HCUC degree programmes listed: Bachelor of Communication (Advertising) (Honours), Bachelor of Communication (Media Production) (Honours), Bachelor of Communication (New Media) (Honours), Bachelor in Public Relations (Honours), Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Creative Multimedia, and Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Logistics and Supply Chain Management.

Accreditation

Accreditation / recognition not clearly stated as a separate field on the Dual Awards page; the underlying HCUC degrees have their own accreditation entries.

Career outcomes

• Official page lists benefits such as local and international recognition from both institutions, added employability value, increased skill sets and employer links, flexible online learning (USQ courses), and postgraduate-study pathways.

Structured source fields

Institution Division

Cross-school option for selected degree programmes

Award

Dual award option (not presented as a separate standalone HCUC degree title)

Study Mode

Not clearly stated on the official page

Duration

Not clearly stated on the official page; the Dual Awards page notes flexible online learning for USQ courses.

Campus / Location

Primary study base: HCUC Penang; the dual-award page also mentions flexible online learning for USQ courses.

Intake(s)

Intakes not clearly stated on the official page.

Tuition Fee

Tuition fee not clearly published on the official website.

Career Prospects

Official page lists benefits such as local and international recognition from both institutions, added employability value, increased skill sets and employer links, flexible online learning (USQ courses), and postgraduate-study pathways.

Entry Requirements

Entry requirements are not stated as a separate standalone set on the Dual Awards page; eligibility follows the underlying HCUC degree programme.

English Language Requirements

English language requirements not clearly stated on the Dual Awards page.

Additional / Specific Requirements

Eligible HCUC degree programmes listed: Bachelor of Communication (Advertising) (Honours), Bachelor of Communication (Media Production) (Honours), Bachelor of Communication (New Media) (Honours), Bachelor in Public Relations (Honours), Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Creative Multimedia, and Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Logistics and Supply Chain Management.

Accreditation / Recognition

Accreditation / recognition not clearly stated as a separate field on the Dual Awards page; the underlying HCUC degrees have their own accreditation entries.

Official Programme Link

https://www.hcu.edu.my/dual-awards-programmes

Official links

Source notes

• The underlying programme pages for several eligible degrees also reference a Dual Award option with the University of Southern Queensland (USQ).

Entry requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with minimum CGPA 2.75; OR bachelor’s degree / equivalent with minimum CGPA 2.50 and below 2.75 subject to rigorous internal assessment; OR bachelor’s degree / equivalent below CGPA 2.50 with at least 5 years relevant working experience, subject to internal assessment.

English requirements

International students: IELTS 5 or equivalent. The page also states students who do not meet the English requirement may take HCUC’s Intensive English Course (IEC).

Additional notes

Proof of Chinese listening, speaking, reading and writing ability is required. Applicants must submit a research proposal of about 2,000 words covering objectives, materials, methods and references. For non-Chinese / unrelated-field students, 3 prerequisite courses (9 credits) are required.

Accreditation

HCUC accreditation page indicates provisional accreditation for the new *Sarjana Sastera Pengajian Cina* / Master of Arts in Chinese Studies. Table entry: (R/0232/7/0004) (08/32) (MQA/PA13890); JPT/BPP(U)1000-801/e24/08265.

Career outcomes

• Official page states degree holders may work in academic research and professional teaching, and may serve in higher education institutions, research institutions, publishing houses and cultural organisations.

Structured source fields

Institution Division

School of Chinese Studies / Postgraduate

Award

Master

Study Mode

Full-time or part-time (part-time stated as limited to Malaysian citizens)

Duration

2 years minimum; may extend to 4 years full-time or 6 years part-time

Campus / Location

Main campus: Jalan Lim Lean Teng, 11600 Penang, Malaysia

Intake(s)

Year-round applications; intakes in April, August, November

Tuition Fee

From RM12,000. The programme page does not clearly state whether this is the total programme fee or how it is broken down.

Career Prospects

Official page states degree holders may work in academic research and professional teaching, and may serve in higher education institutions, research institutions, publishing houses and cultural organisations.

Entry Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field with minimum CGPA 2.75; OR bachelor’s degree / equivalent with minimum CGPA 2.50 and below 2.75 subject to rigorous internal assessment; OR bachelor’s degree / equivalent below CGPA 2.50 with at least 5 years relevant working experience, subject to internal assessment.

English Language Requirements

International students: IELTS 5 or equivalent. The page also states students who do not meet the English requirement may take HCUC’s Intensive English Course (IEC).

Additional / Specific Requirements

Proof of Chinese listening, speaking, reading and writing ability is required. Applicants must submit a research proposal of about 2,000 words covering objectives, materials, methods and references. For non-Chinese / unrelated-field students, 3 prerequisite courses (9 credits) are required.

Accreditation / Recognition

HCUC accreditation page indicates provisional accreditation for the new *Sarjana Sastera Pengajian Cina* / Master of Arts in Chinese Studies. Table entry: (R/0232/7/0004) (08/32) (MQA/PA13890); JPT/BPP(U)1000-801/e24/08265.

Official Programme Link

https://www.hcu.edu.my/master-in-chinese-studies

Official links

Source notes

• Research areas listed include Chinese history and culture, classical and modern literature, Chinese philology, Chinese linguistics, Malaysian Chinese literature, Malaysian Chinese society and culture, and related topics.

Entry requirements

Master’s degree in Chinese Studies or equivalent accepted by the Senate; OR a recognised master’s degree plus 3 prerequisite courses (9 credits) if the applicant lacks Chinese Studies qualifications or relevant work experience; first-class bachelor’s degree in Chinese Studies (CGPA 3.67 or higher) or equivalent TVET qualification may also be considered subject to interview assessment and Senate approval.

English requirements

International students: TOEFL 500 or IELTS 5.0 or equivalent. Students who do not meet the English requirement may take HCUC’s Intensive English Course (IEC).

Additional notes

Proof of Chinese listening, speaking, reading and writing ability is required. Applicants must submit a research proposal. For international students whose undergraduate major is not Chinese Studies and whose native language is not Chinese, HSK Level 5 (or equivalent) is stated as the Chinese-language benchmark.

Accreditation

Accreditation page entry: (N/0232/8/0001) (06/29) (MQA/PA15551); JPT/BPP(U)1000-801/47/143 Jld.5 (13).

Career outcomes

• Career prospects not explicitly listed on the official programme page. The page positions the programme as training experts and independent researchers in Chinese Studies.

Structured source fields

Institution Division

School of Chinese Studies / Postgraduate

Award

PhD

Study Mode

Full-time or part-time (part-time stated as limited to Malaysian citizens)

Duration

Full-time: 3 years, extendable to 5 years; Part-time: 4 years, extendable to 7 years

Campus / Location

Main campus: Jalan Lim Lean Teng, 11600 Penang, Malaysia

Intake(s)

Year-round applications; intakes in April, August, November

Tuition Fee

From RM20,000. The programme page does not clearly state whether this is the total programme fee or how it is broken down.

Career Prospects

Career prospects not explicitly listed on the official programme page. The page positions the programme as training experts and independent researchers in Chinese Studies.

Entry Requirements

Master’s degree in Chinese Studies or equivalent accepted by the Senate; OR a recognised master’s degree plus 3 prerequisite courses (9 credits) if the applicant lacks Chinese Studies qualifications or relevant work experience; first-class bachelor’s degree in Chinese Studies (CGPA 3.67 or higher) or equivalent TVET qualification may also be considered subject to interview assessment and Senate approval.

English Language Requirements

International students: TOEFL 500 or IELTS 5.0 or equivalent. Students who do not meet the English requirement may take HCUC’s Intensive English Course (IEC).

Additional / Specific Requirements

Proof of Chinese listening, speaking, reading and writing ability is required. Applicants must submit a research proposal. For international students whose undergraduate major is not Chinese Studies and whose native language is not Chinese, HSK Level 5 (or equivalent) is stated as the Chinese-language benchmark.

Accreditation / Recognition

Accreditation page entry: (N/0232/8/0001) (06/29) (MQA/PA15551); JPT/BPP(U)1000-801/47/143 Jld.5 (13).

Official Programme Link

https://www.hcu.edu.my/doctor-of-philosophy-in-chinese-studies

Official links

Source notes

• Research areas listed include Chinese history and culture, classical literature, philology, modern and contemporary literature, Chinese linguistics, Malaysian Chinese literature, and Malaysian Chinese society and culture.