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

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.

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

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.

Basic Education High School (10 years of schooling)

Original Passport with validity of at least 12 months

Original High school certificates and transcripts

One of the following examinations or their equivalents:

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

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

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