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Media & Communication Technology (T05)

  1. What is this course about?
  2. What are the entry requirements?
  3. What is the cut-off-point for this course?
  4. Is there any opportunity for further education?
  5. What are the career opportunities?
  6. What is so special about this course?

What is this course about?

This course enables you to participate in this fast-expanding field of communication technology, by equipping you with the skills to handle and manage the technology that is so vital in this sector, namely digital communication, wireless devices, broadband, media design and other emerging media and telecommunication technologies.

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What are the entry requirements?

English Language (EL1)* Grades 1-7
Mathematics (E or A) Grades 1-6
Any one of the following subjects^                               Grades 1-6
Any two other subjects, excluding CCA 

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^ Biology, Chemistry, Combined Science, Design & Technology, Engineering Science, Physical Science, Physics, Science (Chemistry, Biology), Science (Physics, Biology), Science (Physics, Chemistry)

* SPM/UEC holders must have a minimum of grade 6 for their Bahasa Inggeris (English Language) subject.

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What is the cut-off-point for this course?

The Cut-Off-Point (COP) indicates the ELR2B2 aggregate score (after deducting CCA bonus points) of the last applicant posted to the course(s) under JAE. The previous year's COP serves only as a gauge. Admission is by merit and choice, subject to vacancy.

View the cut-off-point of this course here.

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Is there any opportunity for further education?

Yes, our graduates will be able to further their studies in local universities.  We are also working to establish linkages with foreign universities.

Click here for further education opportunities.

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What are the career opportunities?

With the increasing shift towards wireless, digital and broadband applications in digital media, the demand for media and communication technology professionals is expected to increase tremendously in the near future, promising you excellent job prospects. Exciting careers await you in the fields of design, manufacturing, sales and marketing, communications, digital media, infocomm and broadcasting industries.

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What is so special about this course?

In addition to gaining a sound foundation in electronics and communications, this course provides you with the necessary skills to meet the growing demand for Interactive Digital Media (IDM) professionals.

  • The only polytechnic diploma course that offers training in both Broadcast Communications and Digital Media Technologies
  • Common first year with Diploma in Electronics ensures a sound foundation in electronic engineering and digital fundamentals
  • Diverse career opportunities in communications, digital media, Infocomm or broadcasting industries

If you are keen on this Media & Communication Technology course but you are not certain of getting a place under the diploma direct intake scheme, you should choose ETCM as your next choice. Vacancies have been reserved for ETCM students in these diplomas.

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