International Communication Studies with Film and Television Studies 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

Course Highlights

  • Ranked #37 in the UK for Communication & Media Studies in the Subject League Table 2025, The Complete University Guide
  • Gain hands-on experience where you create, film and edit scenes in various styles while also gaining in-demand skills like colour grading
  • Offers beyond the scope of traditional filmmaking programs with up-to-date equipment and excellent post-production environment for practical exercises including filmmaking and podcasting
  • Choose a language, such as Korean for beginners, and learn other International Communications modules, which can expand your career opportunities beyond media

Course Structure

Core Modules:

  • Beginners French, German, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin or Spanish (full year)
  • Culture and Society
  • Media and Communications Theory
  • Producing Film and Television
  • Reading Film and Television

Core Modules:

  • Film and TV in Social and Cultural Context
  • Intermediate French, German, Japanese, Korean, Madarin or Spanish (full year)
  • Music in Film
  • 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

Core Modules:

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

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.
  • 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.

Estimated Fees

Application fees (non-refundable)

RM100

Tuition fees

RM114,900

Discounts & scholarships

-RM300

  • Exclusive

Total payable amount

RM114,700

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