Overview

The International Communication Studies with Performing Arts (Hons) degree from The University Of Nottingham Malaysia will train you in the theories and realities of local and international media and communication, enabling you to develop the analytical, creative, practical and problem-solving skills needed to succeed in our globalised society.

Career

Graduates from the School of Media, Languages and Culture have entered roles in prominent organisations and companies with above-average starting salaries. Career paths in these fields include advertising account executives, copywriters and creative roles, news editors, journalists and reporters.

Our graduates have gone on to positions and roles such as film producer, journalist, advertising creatives, marketing, and corporate communications. Our graduates are found in companies such as Astro Radio, MalaysiaKini, BFM, Marie Clare, Leo Burnett, Ogilvy & Mater, BBDO, and iFlix.

Other career options include arts or heritage administration and management, the civil service, diplomatic or embassy work and government service, non-governmental organisations, politics and think tanks. The list continues with roles in consultancy, human resources, management and recruitment within the international business environment. SMLC graduates have worked in UNHCR, Royal Bank of Scotland, Ferrero Rocher, S. Rajaratnam School of International Studies (Singapore), International Schools and publishing houses.

Programme Structure

Courses include

Culture and Society
Beginners French, German, Japanese, Korean, Mandarin or Spanish (full year)
Global Music Studies
Literature and English Drama
Media and Communication Theory
Intermediate French, German, Japanese, Korean, Madarin or Spanish (full year)
Music in Film

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-07-25 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-09-03 00:00:00 , National

Language

English

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Disciplines

Communication Studies Drama View 6 other Bachelors in Drama in Malaysia

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

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Other requirements

General requirements

A Level BBC, excluding critical thinking and general studies
IB Diploma 28 points with 5,5,4 at Higher Level
STPM B+B+B, excluding Pengajian Am
UEC 1 A and 4 B3s, excluding Bahasa Malaysia and Chinese language
SAM or other Australian matriculations ATAR 82 (consideration to be made based on relevant subjects)

Canadian Ontario Grade 12 Secondary School Diploma (OSSD) 77% average based on 6 subjects (consideration to be made based on relevant subjects)
Diploma - Other Institutions 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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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

50000 MYR / year

≈ 50000 MYR / year
Domestic Applies to you

Applies to you

Citizens or residents

42000 MYR / year

≈ 42000 MYR / year

Living costs

Kuala Lumpur

Malaysia

2210 - 3815 MYR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

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