This programme is designed to help students develop the skills required to work with current and emerging communication channels and technologies. Students will be exposed to a broad spectrum of areas including public relations, journalism, advertising, photography, videography, and digital media. This is a 3-year programme where students will do their first 2 years of the programme at IACT College and complete the final year at one of the largest and most popular universities in the UK, Sheffield Hallam University, with over 30,000 students from more than 100 countries enrolled. It is also regarded as one of the best modern universities in the north of England and has eight subjects ranked in the top 20 in the UK (The Times and Sunday Times University League Table).
- IACT College Foundation in Media Studies –minimum CGPA 2.0
- IACT Diplomas – minimum CGPA 2.0
- A-Level – minimum of grade D in 2 subjects
- STPM – minimum of grade C in 2 subjects and an average CGPA of 2.0
- UEC – minimum of grade B in 5 subjects
- SAM, AUSMAT or CPU - 5 subjects with a minimum score of 50%
- Matriculation Foundation – minimum CGPA of 2.0
- Other qualifications recognized by the Ministry of Education Malaysia
English Language Proficiency
- SPM 1119 (GCE-O Level) – C6
- IGCSE English – Minimum Grade C
- IELTS – Band 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 for each component.
- Other approved English tests
Year 1
• Media History
• Public Relations Practices
• Research Methods
• Photography
• Creative Communication
• Media & Cultural Studies
• Print Journalism
• Critical Thinking
• Media & Society
• Scriptwriting
Year 2
• Film Fundamentals
• Corporate Communication
• Popular Culture
• Media Ethics
• Inksight / Exposure / PARTS
• Convergent Journalism
• Video Production
• Publication Production
• PR Campaigns & Strategies
Year 3
Based on the subjects offered at partner universities in the UK*
MPU subjects
MPU1
Malaysian Students
• Hubungan Etnik
• Tamadun Islam dan Tamadun Asia
(TITAS)
International Students
• Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2
• Pengajian Malaysia 2
MPU2
Bahasa Kebangsaan A / Academic Writing
MPU3
Perlembagaan dan Masyarakat Malaysia
MPU4
Exposure / Inksight /
Performing Arts Club (PARTS)
Duration
Malaysian Students
Year 1
Yearly Payment :RM 20,000
Ez payment plan :RM 7,000 + RM 2,500 x 6
Year 2
Yearly Payment :RM 20,000
Ez payment plan :RM 7,000 + RM 2,500 x 6
Year 3
UK university partners fees * (approximately RM 120,000)
What can I do after I graduate?
- Artist
- Brand Ambassador
- Broadcast Journalist
- Broadcast Station Manager
- Client Manager
- Corporate Communications Director
- Event Manager
- Event Blogger
- Fashion Blogger
- Journalist
- Lifestyle Blogger
- Media Planner
- News Announcer
- Performing Artist
- Producer
- Public Relations Director
- Publicity Manager
- Radio DJ
- Social Media Consultant
- Social Media Influencer
- Talk Show Host
- Youtuber
