BA (Hons) in International Communications Studies with Performing Arts

The Bachelor of Arts with Honours in International Communication Studies with Performing Arts at the University of Nottingham Malaysia is a three-year, full-time programme that examines the intersection of communication, media, and the performing arts globally. Students will study the psychological, cultural, political, and economic factors influencing international communications while gaining practical skills in the performing arts industries. The curriculum combines communication theories with hands-on experience in music, dance, and theatre production, alongside proficiency in a European or Asian language to enhance cultural understanding. Graduates will be equipped to pursue careers that merge their passion for the arts with expertise in global communication and creative industries.

Qualifications:

• 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 Secondary School Diplomas: Assessed based on university’s requirements

• Gaokao (NCEE) and Senior High School Diploma (China): 68% average in Gaokao, 70% minimum overall in Senior High School Diploma

• Senior School Certificate Examination (CBSE) / Indian School Certificate (CISCE) - Class XII: 75% average from the best 4 subjects (excluding local language, Environmental Education, general studies subjects, and Physical Education)

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

• Diploma (Local Institutions): Entry to Year 2 assessed on a case-by-case basis (minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0, good grades in relevant subjects)

• Foundation (Local Institutions): Acceptance at the school’s discretion (minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0, good grades in relevant subjects)

• Nottingham’s Foundation Programme: Successful completion required

• Other qualifications: Eligibility determined upon submission of a completed application

English Language Proficiency:

• IELTS (Academic): 6.5 overall (no less than 6.0 in each element)

• TOEFL (iBT): 90 (minimum 19 in Writing and Listening, 20 in Reading, 22 in Speaking)

• PTE (Academic): 71 (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

• OSSD English (ENG3U/ENG4U): 75% (No fast-track route)

• CBSE/CISCE Class XII or Class X: 75% overall (confirmation of English as the medium of instruction required)

Additional Notes:

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

• IELTS One Skill Retake is accepted.

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

• MUET results are valid for five years from the release date.

• OSSD English (ENG3U/ENG4U) with required grades is accepted only if applicants completed all 30 credits from standard OSSD courses, not via credit exemptions.

• CBSE/CISCE Class XII or Class X English is accepted only if applicants provide confirmation that English was the medium of instruction from Class X to Class XII.

Year 1:

• Culture and Society

• Beginners French, German, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, or Spanish (full year)

• Global Music Studies

• Literature and English Drama

• Media and Communications Theory

Year 2:

• 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

Year 3:

• Advanced French, German, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, or Spanish (full year)

• Creative Project

• Writing for the Media

Optional Modules (Available in Year 2 & 3):

• Digital Communication and Media

• Psychology of Music

• Gender, Sexuality, and Media