The University of Hertfordshire bachelor’s degree in Mass Communication 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.
Communication & Broadcasting
3
RM 59,530 (USD 14,174)
FA4077
External Degree
January; April; May; August; October
A minimum of 2 full passes totalling 80 UCAS points
5Bs including a credit in English
INTI Foundation in Business and IT: Minimum CGPA 2.0
Equivalent Matriculation and/or Pre-University Programmes
A minimum of two passes at minimum Grade C+ (GP 2.33)
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
Diploma in Accounting / equivalent: Minimum CGPA 2.0; Inti Diploma/equivalent: Minimum CGPA 2.0 (can credit transfer)
MUET (Malaysian University English Test) Band 4
IELTS: 6.5 (no less than 5.5 for any band)
TOEFL 580 (Computer-based) / 79 (Internet-based) with band scores of reading 18, writing 17, listening 17, speaking 20
Cambridge Grade B 176 overall with a minimum of 162 in each component
For International Students, TOEFL 500 or IELTS 5.0 or equivalent.
If unable to fulfil this criteria, College needs to offer English proficency courses through assessment process
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
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**
Electives 1** (choose one)Radio Journalism
European Film and Television Style
Campaigns & Careers
Digital Media
E-Portfolio and Employer Relations
Journalism Government and the People
Media Project
Online Journalism
Elective 2**
Elective 3**
Internship
Electives** (choose two)Advertising
Corporate Communications
Film in the Global Age
Television Drama
Industry Practice in Mass Communications
MPU Subjects
Bahasa Kebangsaan A*
Community Service
Corporate Social Responsibility
Design Thinking
Ethnic Relations (Local students) /
Communicating in Malay 2
(International students)
Islamic & Asian Civilization (Local students) /
Malaysian Studies 3 (International students)