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Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Mass Communications 3+0 in collaboration with the University of Hertfordshire, UK

Course Description

Overview

MASTER THE ART OF COMMUNICATION

The ability to effectively get your point across to the masses is a powerful skill. These days, information can be searched with a few clicks of a mouse and the latest news can be shared and disseminated across the world within minutes of it happening, thanks to the power of mass communication. Mass Communication will train you in a wide array of disciplines that enables you to master the ability to craft and share messages with a global audience.

The University of Hertfordshire bachelor’s degree in Mass Communications offers students an opportunity to explore possibilities in Film, Journalism and more. Students will be able to critically examine films, learn to write like a journalist, study popular media and use software
packages to design layouts for magazines and websites and be prepared to make full use of new media tools.

  • 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.


Highlights

  • Mirrors the entrepreneurial focus of the University of Hertfordshire where students are granted access to online resource learning
    directly from the University
  • Dedicated industry project & coursework based modules – 93% of the module focuses on industry-relevant competencies and students are also given an opportunity to work on an Employer Project.
  • Industry lecturers – Top industry experts are brought into classrooms as guest lecturers
  • Industry workshops – Workshops conducted by industry experts, with the aim of providing graduates with skill-sets that employers value
  • Soft skills workshops – Industry experts conduct workshops on articulation, presentation skills and self-confidence.
  • Resume writing clinics and workshops –Guidance in creating the right resume


    Additional Information

    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.

    Entry Requirement :

    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
    Others
    Equivalent qualifications to be assessed by the Head of Programme in liaison with the Collaborative Partnership Leader from the School of Humanities


    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

    An equivalent qualification in English Language


    Note: International students are subject to meet entry requirements that reflect similar qualifications and experience as stated above.

      Programme Highlights

      Career Opportunities

      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



      Course Structure

      Programme Structure :

      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

      • Campaigns & Careers
      • 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
      • Bahasa Kebangsaan A*
      • Community Service
      • Integrity and Anti-Corruption
      • Design Thinking
      • Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisations (Local students) / Communicating in Malay 2 (International students)
      • Philosophy and Current Issues

      * For Malaysian students who do not have a credit in SPM BM.

      Course Summary

      • MQA: (MQA/FA3014)
      • Full Time: 3 years + 12 weeks internship
      • Full Time Tuition Fees (Domestic): RM 80450.00
      • Full Time Tuition Fees (International) : RM 80450.00

      Institution Information

      • Campus: INTI International College Subang
      • Faculty: Media and Communication
      • Course Category: Journalism and reporting
      • Application Intake: January April August
      • Area : Subang Jaya Selangor

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      About the University/College

      • Institution : INTI International College Subang
      • Location : Subang Jaya Selangor

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