UnitLevel 5Postgraduate

AMG5742 Communications research project

Faculty of Arts

AMG5742 Communications research project is a level 5, 12-credit-point, postgraduate unit from the Faculty of Arts, offered in 2027 in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Malaysia. It has no prerequisites.

Credit points
12
Offered in 2027
Semester 1, Semester 2
Malaysia
Assessment
No exam
1 task
Workload
288 hours
per semester

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Requisites

Before AMG5742

Prohibitions

You can't enrol if you have passed any of these.

After AMG5742

No unit lists AMG5742 as a prerequisite in the 2027 handbook.

Overview

In this unit, you are to develop an independent research project related to communication and media studies. The topic is chosen by you and developed with the advice and support of a supervisor. The project is written up in a minor dissertation, allowing you to demonstrate advanced skills in research, writing and project management.

Offerings in 2027

Teaching periodCampusMode
First semesterMalaysiaOn campus
Second semesterMalaysiaOn campus

Assessment

  • ThesisWritten
    100%

Assessment details may change. Please refer to the assessment information in Moodle closer to the start of the teaching period.

Learning outcomes

When you finish this unit, you should be able to:

  1. 1

    Increased knowledge, skills, and attributes necessary for independent research;

  2. 2

    An enhanced capacity to formulate and research communication issues;

  3. 3

    An enhanced capacity to analyse and evaluate arguments, and to understand critical approaches to the planning, writing and editing of a research topic;

  4. 4

    A capacity to design, manage, and carry out a research project.

Workload and teaching

  • Teaching approachResearch activities

Minimum total expected workload to achieve the learning outcomes for this unit is 288 hours per semester typically comprising a mixture of scheduled learning activities and independent study. Scheduled activities may include a combination of teacher directed learning, peer directed learning and online engagement.

Contacts

Unit Coordinators
Dr Mujie Li
Chief Examiners
Dr Mujie Li

Common questions

What are the prerequisites for AMG5742?

AMG5742 has no prerequisites.

When is AMG5742 offered?

In 2027, AMG5742 runs in Semester 1 and Semester 2 at Malaysia.

How much work is AMG5742?

The handbook expects about 288 hours of study across the semester. No students have rated its difficulty yet.

Does AMG5742 have an exam?

No. AMG5742 has 1 assessment task and no exam.

More details

Credit points
12
Level
5
Study level
Postgraduate
Faculty
Faculty of Arts
Organisational unit
Malaysia School of Arts and Social Sciences
Type
Coursework
EFTSL
0.250
Student contribution
SCA Band 4
Study abroad
Not available