Overview
The Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in International Communication Studies with English Language and Literature at the University of Nottingham Malaysia is a three-year full-time programme that integrates global media studies with an in-depth exploration of linguistics, creative writing, and literature from around the world. This interdisciplinary approach equips students with the analytical and communicative skills necessary for diverse careers in media, translation, education, and international relations.
Subjects
Year 1
Core Modules
- Beginners French, German, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin or Spanish (full year)
- Culture and Society
- Media and Communications Theory
- Introduction to Linguistics
- Studying Literature
Optional Modules
- Global Music Studies
Year 2
Core Modules
- Intermediate French, German, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin, or Spanish (full year)
- Political Communication, Public Relations, and Propaganda
- Researching Culture, Film, and Media (full year)
- Plus, one literature and one linguistics module from the School of English
Optional Modules
- 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
- Gender, Sexuality, and Media
- Media and Conflict
- Modern British Fiction since 1950
- Patterns, Functions, and the Description of English
- Writing for the Media
Requirements
| Qualification | Requirements |
|---|---|
| A Level | BCC (excluding Critical Thinking and General Studies). |
| IB Diploma | 24 points overall. |
| Australian Year 12 | ATAR 78, with consideration for relevant subjects. |
| Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) | 75% average across 6 subjects. |
| Gaokao (NCEE) & Senior High School Diploma (China) | 68% average in Gaokao, 70% overall in Senior High School Diploma. |
| Senior School Certificate (CBSE) / Indian School Certificate (CISCE) – Class XII | 75% average from the best 4 subjects (excluding local language, Environmental Education, general studies, and Physical Education). |
| Advance Placement (AP) | 4, 3, 3 in relevant subjects. |
| Diploma – Local Institutions | Assessed case-by-case, typically GPA 3.0/4.0 with good grades in relevant subjects. |
| Foundation – Local Institutions | Minimum GPA 3.0/4.0 with good grades in relevant subjects. |
| Nottingham’s Foundation Programme | Successful completion with requirements met. |
| English Language | – IELTS 6.5 (with no less than 6.0 in each element). – TOEFL (iBT) 90 (minimum 19 in Writing and Listening, 20 in Reading, and 22 in Speaking). – PTE (Academic) 71 (with no less than 65 in each element). – MUET Band 4.5. |
Tuition Fee For International Students
| Details | Tuition Fee |
|---|---|
| Total | USD 33,927 |