BA (Hons) in International Communication Studies with Film and Television Studies

The BA (Hons) in International Communication Studies with Film and Television Studies at the University of Nottingham Malaysia is a dynamic three-year programme that blends critical theory with hands-on media production. Students examine the political, cultural, and economic contexts of global communication while specialising in film and television through modules on media theory, visual communication, and the history of cinema and TV. Practical components such as documentary filmmaking provide opportunities to create and edit original content. With a focus on language proficiency in a European or Asian language and access to advanced digital media labs, the programme prepares graduates for diverse careers in media, advertising, content creation, and international communications.

Academic Entry Requirements

• A Level: BCC (excluding Critical Thinking and General Studies)

• IB Diploma: 24 points overall

• STPM: BC+C+ (excluding Pengajian Am)

• UEC: 3 B3s and 2 B4s (excluding Bahasa Malaysia and Chinese Language)

• Australian Year 12: ATAR 78 (with consideration for relevant subjects)

• Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD): 75% average across 6 subjects

• Canadian Diplomas (other provinces): Assessed individually based on university requirements

• China (Gaokao + Senior High School Diploma):

  • Gaokao: 68% average (converted from 750)

  • Senior High School Diploma: Minimum 70% overall

• India (CBSE/CISCE - Class XII): 75% average from best 4 subjects (excluding local language, Environmental Education, general studies, and PE)

• Advanced Placement (AP): 4, 3, 3 in relevant subjects

• Diploma - Local Institutions:

  • Entry to Year 2 is case-by-case

  • Typically requires a minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0 and strong grades in relevant subjects

• Foundation - Local Institutions:

  • Minimum GPA of 3.0/4.0

  • Good grades in relevant subjects

  • Admission at School’s discretion

• University of Nottingham Foundation Programme: Successful completion required

• Note: This list is not exhaustive—other qualifications may be accepted upon submission of a complete application.

English Language Requirements

Accepted Tests and Minimum Scores

• IELTS (Academic): 6.5 overall (minimum 6.0 in each component)

• TOEFL iBT: 90 overall

  • Writing: minimum 19

  • Listening: minimum 19

  • Reading: minimum 20

  • Speaking: minimum 22

• PTE (Academic): 71 overall (minimum 65 in each component)

Other Accepted Qualifications

• GCE A Level / AS Level English Language or 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 (SL/HL): 4 points

• IB English B (HL): 4 points

• IB English B (SL): 5 points

• OSSD English (ENG3U/ENG4U): 75%

• CBSE/CISCE Class XII or X English: 75% overall

  • Must include a letter confirming English was the medium of instruction from Class X to XII

Additional Notes

• IELTS One Skill Retake is accepted

• IELTS Academic Online, TOEFL iBT Home Edition, and PTE Academic Online are not accepted

• IELTS, TOEFL, and PTE test results must be less than 2 years old

• MUET results are valid for 5 years

• OSSD results must come from standard 30-credit courses (no fast-track or exemptions)

• CBSE/CISCE applicants must submit a confirmation letter of English-medium instruction

Year 1 – 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

Optional Module (choose one):

• Global Music Studies

Year 2 – Core Modules

• Film and TV in Social and Cultural Context

• 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)

Plus:

• One literature module and one linguistics module from the School of English

Optional Modules (select from):

• 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

• Documentary Film and Documentary Practice

• Gender, Sexuality and Media

• Media and Conflict

• Writing for the Media

• Southeast Asian Film