BA (Hons) Journalism, University of Gloucestershire

via UK Transfer Degree (Media and Communication)

Here's the BIG Picture

In an age of information overload, the ability to craft compelling narratives and communicate effectively is highly sought after. Whether you're telling stories through journalism, advertising campaigns, documentary filmmaking, or digital content creation, studying media and communication empowers you to make a meaningful impact through storytelling and persuasion. 

IACT’s UKT Media & Communication programme offers a comprehensive curriculum that blends essential theoretical knowledge with practical skills, preparing you for the challenges of the modern world. Taught by a global creative faculty, this programme allows you to spend 2 years at IACT and 1 year in the UK. And that’s not all, you can also choose from a wide range of specialisations, including film, multimedia, journalism, mass communication, public relations, creative writing, and digital culture.   

With the BA (Hons) Journalism, University of Gloucestershire, you'll be creating exciting content for social media and podcasts, to broadcasting live from their industry-standard newsrooms. Not only will you put new skills into practice every day on a hands-on course where you’ll never be just a number, you’ll be learning all the skills needed to become a multimedia journalist.

With this Course, You Will:

  • Have the skills to research, write, and edit content for various media platforms
  • Be equipped to critically analyse information and communicate effectively with diverse audiences
  • Explore opportunities in traditional media outlets, online publications, public relations firms, and more

    Why Choose
    University of Gloucestershire?

    From achieving silver in the 2023 Teaching Excellence Framework to their reputation for internationally excellent research, the University of Gloucestershire is an award-winning university, and their students rated 22 University of Gloucestershire courses above 90% for teaching, and five of those featured in the UK top 10 for that measure.

    How Do I Get In?

    • 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, OR 
    • UEC – minimum of grade B in 5 subjects 
    • SAM, AUSMAT or CPU - 5 subjects with a minimum score of 50%, OR 
    • 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 

    COURSE MODULES

    Year 1

    - Computer Graphics 
    - Media and Cultural Studies 
    - Media Ethics 
    - Media History 
    - New Media Studies 
    - Photography 
    - Print Journalism 
    - Public Relations Practices 
    - Research Methods 
    - Writing for the Media 

    Year 2

    - Advertising and Marketing Communications 
    - Communication in the Globalised World 
    - Creative Communication 
    - Film Fundamentals 
    - Online Marketing 
    - Popular Culture 

    Year 3

    As per the subjects offered by the university in UK/Australia

    Elective Modules*

    Choose 1 Track

    Track 1: Public Relations
    - Corporate Communication 
    - PR Campaign and Strategies 

    Track 2: Journalism
    - Convergent Journalism 
    - Publication Production 

    Track 3: Digital Video Production
    - Scriptwriting 
    - Video Production 

    Track 4: Advertising and Marketing 
    - Advertising Campaign Management 
    - Cross Cultural Studies for Marketing and Advertising 

    Track 5: Digital Marketing
    - SEM and SEO 
    - Digital Content Marketing 

    *Subject to availability 

    MPU Modules

    - Appreciation of Ethics and Civilisation (Malaysian students) / Malay Communication 2 (International students) 
    - Philosophy and Current Issues
    - National Language A / Academic Writing 
    - Malaysian Constitution and Society 
    - Serving our Society (S.O.S) 

    TUITION FEES

    MALAYSIAN STUDENTS

    Year 1
    RM22,000
    Resource Fee: RM1,000

    Year 2
    RM22,000
    Resource Fee: RM1,000

    Year 3
    As per
    University of Gloucestershire

    INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS

    Year 1
    RM27,000
    Resource Fee: RM1,000

    Year 2
    RM27,000
    Resource Fee: RM1,000

    Year 3
    As per
    University of Gloucestershire

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