Nottingham: International Communication Studies BA (Hons)

Course Highlights

All-encompassing education on the future of media in Asia with research conducted on a variety of fields including films, literature, music and new media (TikTok)
Explore leading and cutting edge topics in contemporary media such as Instagram therapy, ASMRs, digital narcissism, podcasting and gender politics
Exposure to notable figures in local and international media through talks from guest speakers each semester
Strong internship links with established organisations such as Project Dialog, Pesta Filem Kita and Google

Course Structure

Year 1

Core Modules:

Beginners French, German, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin or Spanish (full year)
Culture and Society
Media and Communications Theory

Typical optional module:

Global Music Studies

Year 2

Core Modules:

Intermediate French, German, Japanese, Korean, Madarin or Spanish (full year)
Political Communication, Public Relations and Propaganda
Researching Culture, Film and Media (full year)

Typical optional modules:

Community Interpreting
Cultural Politics
Introduction to Translation
Reading Japanese Literature I

Year 3

Core Modules:

Advanced French, German, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin or Spanish (full year)
Cultural, Film and Media Dissertation (full year)
Digital Communication and Media
Gender, Sexuality and Media
Media and Conflict
Writing for the Media

Entry Requirements

A Level: BBC, excluding critical thinking and general studies.
IB Diploma: 28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level.
STPM: BBC+, excluding Pengajian Am.
UEC: 1 A and 4 B3s, excluding Bahasa Malaysia and Chinese language
SAM or other Australian matriculations: ATAR 82 (consideration to be made based on relevant subjects).
Canadian Ontario Grade 12 Secondary School Diploma (OSSD): 77% average based on 6 subjects (consideration to be made based on relevant subjects). Canadian Secondary School Diplomas from other provinces are acceptable and to be assessed based on the University's requirements.
Advance Placement (AP): 4, 4, 3 in relevant subjects.
Diploma - Other Institutions: Acceptance to the second year is on a case-by-case basis (and at the discretion of the School) but normally would require an overall GPA of 3.20 out of 4.0 and above, including good grades in relevant subjects.
Foundation - Other Institutions: Acceptance is at the discretion of the School but normally would require an overall GPA of 3.20 out of 4.0 and above, including good grades in relevant subjects.
University of Nottingham Malaysia Foundation: Successful completion of the Foundation in Arts and Education or Business and Management programme.

English Requirements

IELTS (Academic): 6.5 (with no less than 6.0 in each element)
TOEFL (iBT): 90 (minimum 19 in Writing and Listening, 20 in Reading and 22 in Speaking)
PTE (Academic): 71 (with no less than 65 in each element)
GCE A Level English Language or English Literature: Grade C
GCE AS Level English Language or English Literature: Grade C
SPM: CEFR level B2
GCSE O Level: Grade C/4
IGCSE (first language): Grade C/4
IGCSE (second language): Grade B/6
MUET: Band 4.5
UEC: Grade A2
IB English A1 or A2 (Standard or Higher Level): 4 points
IB English B (Higher Level): 4 points
IB English B (Standard Level): 5 points

IELTS, TOEFL and PTE (Academic) test results must be less than 2 years old and all IELTS must be the academic version of the test. MUET results are valid for five years from the date of the release of results.

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