BA International Communications Studies with Performing Arts

Duration:3 Years

Intakes:September

Campus:University of Nottingham Malaysia

Level of Study:Degree

Faculty:School of Media, Languages and Cultures

Course Code:UNM/KPM-JPT(N/321/6/0250)11/24

About this course

The International Communication Studies with Performing Arts pathway is conceived with a clear aim – allowing students to combine their Career with their Passion.

Performing Arts worldwide is a multibillion industry, which demands qualified practitioners in a range of positions that encompass the whole creative and production process, from performers to technical staff, from stage direction to communication and management. Our graduates will learn how to become leading voices in this fascinating field, gaining understanding on the dynamics of Creative Industries, and on the social and cultural elements inherent to them. They will have the opportunity of gaining hands-on practice in the process of development and production of music, dance and theatre shows, while developing further understanding in the field of Media and Communication.

This course is particularly intended for students with a passion for Performing Arts (including music, dance and theatre), who want to find solid career options within the field.

Total Course Fees

RM29,100 per year(Local), RM35,300 per year(International)

For scholarship and tuition fee enquiries please e-mail study@nottingham.edu.my for more details.

Subject Listing

Typical Core Modules

  • Culture and Society
  • Beginners French, German, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin or Spanish (full year)
  • Global Music Studies
  • Literature and English Drama
  • Media and Communications Theory

Typical Core Module

  • Intermediate French, German, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin or Spanish (full year)
  • Music in Film
  • Political Communication, Public Relations and Propaganda
  • Researching Culture, Film and Media (full year)
  • Writing for Performance

Typical Core Modules

  • Creative Project
  • Advanced French, German, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin or Spanish (full year)
  • Writing for the Media

Typical optional modules

  • Digital Communication and Media
  • Psychology of Music Gender, Sexuality and Media

Entry RequirementsApplicants must have one of the following Entry requirements:

A Level BBC, excluding critical thinking and general studies
IB Diploma  28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level
STPM  B+B+B, 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)
80% 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. Applicants taking non-preferred subjects may be made an offer across more than three subjects at Advanced Placement level.
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 3.3 (out of 4) or 70% and above (consideration to be made based on relevant subjects), and previous studies must meet the prerequisite requirements to the programme
Foundation – Other Institutions  Acceptance is at the discretion of the School but normally would require an overall GPA of 3.0 (out of 4) or 65% and above (consideration to be made based on relevant subjects), and previous studies must meet the prerequisite requirements to the programme
University of Nottingham Malaysia Foundation Successful completion of the Foundation in Arts and Education or Business and Management programme.

We strongly encourage all interested students to apply. Our students come to us with a diverse range of qualifications and we also consider applicants’ personal statement, references and interview performance (if you have one) when making a decision. The only way for us to fully determine eligibility is through the submission of a completed application.

English language requirements
IELTS (Academic):  IELTS: 6.5 (with no less than 6.0 in each element)
TOEFL (iBT):  87 (minimum 20 in speaking and 19 in all other elements)

GCE A Level English Language or English Literature:

grade C

GCE AS Level English Language or English Literature:

grade C
PTE (Academic): 62 (with no less than 55 in each element)
SPM:  grade A-
1119 (GCE-O): grade B
GCSE O Level:  grade C

IGCSE (first language):

grade C

IGCSE (second language):

grade B
MUET: Band 4
UEC:  grade A2
IB English A1 or A2 (Standard or Higher): 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.

International Student Only

International students: Please contact University of Nottingham for more information +6 03 8924 8000 or refer to link https://www.nottingham.edu.my/Study/How-to-apply/how-to-apply.aspx

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Scholarships Available (Applicable for 2020 intakes only)

Please refer below for scholarship eligibility:

Scholarship Amount
SPM / O-Levels Required

RM12,450 *

8 A+/A and above

RM5,000 **

7 A+/A or 8 A+/A/A-

RM4,000 **

6 A+/A or 7 A+/A/A-

RM2,000 **

5 A+/A or 6 A+/A/A-

Candidates are required to achieve A+/A in English and 3 out of these 4 subjects (Mathematics, Biology, Physics, Chemistry).

* The scholarship value will be deducted across 3 semesters.

** The scholarship value will be deducted from Semester 2 only.