Overview of Bachelors of Arts (Hons) in International Communication Studies with Performing Arts in University of Nottingham Malaysia UNM Malaysia
The Foundation in Arts and Education is a 1+3 year programme that results in direct progression to the undergraduate degrees offered within the Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences. This rigorous programme provides students with a strong academic background that will result in enhanced language, communication, critical thinking and study skills.
Students on this programme also chose from a range of elective modules that provide the opportunity to sample topics related to their chosen undergraduate pathway such as politics, the world economy, media and education.
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.
Programme Structure of Bachelors of Arts (Hons) in International Communication Studies with Performing Arts in University of Nottingham Malaysia UNM Malaysia
Year one
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 Communication Theory
Year two
Typical core modules
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)
Writing for Performance
Year three
Typical core modules
Advanced French, German, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin or Spanish (full year)
Creative project
Writing for the Media
Typical optional modules
Digital Communications and Media
Psychology of Music
Gender, Sexuality and Media
Entry Requirement of Bachelors of Arts (Hons) in International Communication Studies with Performing Arts in University of Nottingham Malaysia UNM Malaysia
Our Foundation course route
Our Foundation courses give you another way to study for an undergraduate degree.
Entry requirements
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A Level
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BBC, excluding critical thinking and general studies
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IB Diploma
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28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level
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STPM
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B+B+B, excluding Pengajian Am
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UEC
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1 A and 4 B3s, excluding Bahasa Malaysia and Chinese language
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SAM or other Australian matriculations
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ATAR 82 (consideration to be made based on relevant subjects)
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Canadian Ontario Grade 12 Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
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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
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Advance Placement (AP)
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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.
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Diploma - Other Institutions
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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
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Foundation - Other Institutions
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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 for the programme
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University of Nottingham Malaysia Foundation
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Successful completion of the Foundation in Arts and Education or Business and Management programme.
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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
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IELTS (Academic):
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IELTS: 6.5 (with no less than 6.0 in each element)
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TOEFL (iBT):
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87 (minimum 20 in speaking and 19 in all other elements)
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GCE A Level English Language or English Literature:
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grade C
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GCE AS Level English Language or English Literature:
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grade C
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PTE (Academic):
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62 (with no less than 55 in each element)
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SPM:
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grade A-
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1119 (GCE-O):
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grade B
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GCSE O Level:
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grade C
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IGCSE (first language):
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grade C
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IGCSE (second language):
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grade B
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MUET:
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Band 4
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UEC:
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grade A2
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IB English A1 or A2 (Standard or Higher):
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4 points
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IB English B (Higher Level):
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4 points
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IB English B (Standard Level):
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5 points
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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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