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.
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
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.