Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Mass Communications 3+0 (University of Hertfordshire, UK)

Highlights about course

Program Level

Bachelor

Duration

3 Years

Tuition Fees

RM 70,632

Intake

April, August, January

  • Developed to give students a competitive edge.
  • Focuses on Industry-relevant competences.
  • Industry lectures, workshops & soft-skills workshops offered.
  • Students are given an opportunity to work on an Employer Project.

Programme Structure

Programme can be completed in 3 years + 12 weeks internship.

INTI International College Subang

Year 1

  • English for Mass Communication 1
  • English for Mass Communication 2
  • Visual Communication
  • Introduction to Film Criticism
  • Introduction to Film Theory
  • Introduction to Journalism
  • Introduction to Media Communications
  • Journalism, Law and Ethics
  • Global Media and Society
  • Interactive Media

Year 2

  • Film Production
  • Journalism Skills: Features
  • Journalism Skills: News
  • Magazine Design
  • Media in an International Context
  • Research Methods in Media and Communications
  • Video Feature
  • Elective 1**

Elective 1** (choose one)

  • Radio Journalism
  • European Film and Television Style
  • Social Media

Year 3

  • Creating a PR Campaign
  • Digital Media
  • E-Portfolio and Employer Relations
  • Journalism Government and the People
  • Media Project
  • Online Journalism
  • Elective 2**
  • Elective 3**
  • Internship

Electives 2** (choose one)

  • Corporate Communications
  • Film in the Global Age

Electives 3** (choose one)

  • Television Drama
  • Advertising

MPU Subjects

  • Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation (Local students) / Malay Communication 2 (International students)
  • Philosophy and Current Issues
  • Bahasa Kebangsaan A* / Design Thinking
  • Corporate Social Responsibility and Community Engagement
  • Integrity and Anti-Corruption

INTI International College Penang

Year 1

  • English for Mass Communication 1
  • English for Mass Communication 2
  • Visual Communication
  • Introduction to Film Criticism
  • Introduction to Film Theory
  • Introduction to Journalism
  • Introduction to Media Communications
  • Journalism, Law and Ethics
  • Global Media and Society
  • Interactive Media

Year 2

  • Film Production
  • Journalism Skills: Features
  • Journalism Skills: News
  • Magazine Design
  • Media in an International Context
  • Research Methods in Media and Communication
  • Video Feature
  • Elective 1**

Elective** (choose one)

  • Radio Journalism
  • Social Media

Year 3

  • Advertising
  • Creating a PR Campaign
  • Corporate Communication
  • Digital Media
  • Internship
  • Journalism Government and the People
  • Online Journalism
  • Media Project

MPU Subjects

  • Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation (Local students) / Malay Communication 2 (International students)
  • Philosophy and Current Issues
  • Bahasa Kebangsaan A* / Design Thinking
  • Corporate Social Responsibility and Community Engagement
  • Integrity and Anti-Corruption

For Malaysian students who do not have a credit in SPM BM.
For offering of electives, please consult the Head of Programme.

Entry Requirements

Requirements depend on your entry level. Expand for more details.

Entry Level Entry Requirements Required by Partner University / School
STPM A minimum of two passes at minimum Grade C+ (GP 2.33)
A Level A minimum of 2 full passes totalling 80 UCAS points
Foundation Successful completion of a relevant Foundation / Pre-U programme with CGPA 2.00
UEC 5Bs including a credit in English
SAM Pass 5 subjects with ATAR 65%, a pass in English and no subject below 10/20
NSW (HSC) Minimum 10 units with UAI (ATAR) 65%, a pass in English and no subject below 50%
International Baccaulareate (IB) Minimum 24 points with at least 4 points for SL English
CPU Minimum 6 Year 12 passes with an average of 65% and pass in English at Grade 12
Equivalent qualifications to be assessed by the Head of Programme in liaison with the Collaborative Partnership Leader from the School of Humanities

English Requirement

Entry Level English Requirements Required by Partner University / School
IELTS Score of 6.5 (with no less than 5.5 in any band)
TOEFL 79 with band scores of reading 18, writing 17, listening 17, speaking 20
Cambridge English First (also known as First Certificate in English) 176 overall with a minimum of 162 in each component
PTE 63 with no less than 42 in any band
MUET 4.0
SPM Grade C
Diploma In relevant fields with minimum CGPA of 2.0
An equivalent qualification in English Language

Note: International students are subject to meet entry requirements that reflect similar qualifications and experience as stated above.
To find country-specific entry requirements visit our international entry requirement page

Career Opportunities

Explore your career possibilities.

You can launch your career in one of these fields:

  • Journalist
  • Marketing Communications Specialist
  • Marketing Executive
  • Film Critic
  • Entertainment Journalist
  • Social Media Executive / Manager
  • Any other media-related position

Additional information

This syllabus has been designed to meet the requirements of professional bodies while giving students the competitive edge.

Students complete the entire course locally in Malaysia, or transfer credits and complete their course at the prestigious University of Hertfordshire, UK.

Throughout the duration of the programme, INTI students can gain access to the full range of University of Hertfordshire resources including recorded lectures which can be viewed online and much more. Students also have privileged access to INTI’s fully equipped broadcasting studio to complete aspects of their course work as needed.

Upon completion of this Course, either locally or at Hertfordshire, students will be recognised with qualifications that are equal to those conferred by the University of Hertfordshire. As part of their programme, students are required to engage and work on a final project with a recognised industry partner.

Students will undertake the project in a manner akin to a real-world project pitch by reviewing the issues faced by the employer, developing a proposal and solutions before presenting it to the employer.

 

 

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