International Communication Studies with English Language and Literature BA (Hons)

University of Nottingham Malaysia

Semenyih, Selangor, Malaysia

Quick Facts

Duration

3 years

Mode

Full-time, On-campus

Intake

Sep

Tuition Fees

RM114,900

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Course Structure

Year 1

Core Modules:

Beginners French, German, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin or Spanish (full year)
Culture and Society
Introduction to Linguistics
Media and Communications Theory
Studying Literature

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)

Plus one literature and one linguistics module from the School of English. 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
Modern British Fiction since 1950
Patterns, Functions, and the
Description of English
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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