Would you like to learn more about all types of human communication? Then you should consider majoring in Communication. You will learn about human communication in diverse contexts, such as online communication, internal and external business communication, and political communication. Moreover, you will learn about diverse communication theories and how to put these into practice. 

Interview with Communication students

Soo Haingkheang, Huyleang Mann and Rathana are all students at the Department of Media and Communication at the Royal University of Phnom Penh. Most of them joined this major because they were interested in media, communication, and English. Rathana says she likes this major a lot, because it is very up to date. Huyleang adds that she likes the major because it also focuses on English and media. She mentions that there are a lot of opportunities to develop yourself and there’s even a photography festival where you can show your photography work to other students. 

Of course, there are also things about the major that the students dislike. The students say that the major can be challenging sometimes, as you have to focus on a lot of subjects at the same time. The students agree that the subjects English, Khmer, Literature, and History are the most relevant high school subjects for following a major in Communication. Rathana says that you should definitely study this major if you love sharing your ideas with other people, or if you are interested in (social) media, entertainment, journalism and public relations. 

The three students all have a different favourite subject. Soo really enjoyed Journalism Inquiry, as this subject provided the students the chance to practice the skill of writing news reports for both national and international news outlets. Huyleang also enjoyed subjects about writing news, because she likes telling Cambodians what happened in their country. Rathana on the other hand really liked the subject Public Relations.
After graduation, Soo wants to become a news reporter, work for an NGO or in public relations. Huyleang on the other hand wants to become a freelance journalist or a communication advisor. Rathana would like to work at a marketing agency, focusing on digital marketing or social media management.

The following universities offer this major:

• International University, Phnom Penh
• Paññāsāstra University of Cambodia, Phnom Penh
• Royal University of Phnom Penh, Phnom Penh
• University of Cambodia, Phnom Penh

_{Please be aware that the majors offered by universities change over time and that the overview given on this page might not be entirely up to date. We advise you to do your own research on the university’s website or to contact the university’s student affairs office to check that they offer the major of your choice.}