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BA (Hons) · University of Essex Multimedia Journalism

Find, tell and publish real stories, via IACT’s UK Transfer Degree (Media and Communication).

Tell Real Stories for a Digital Age.
Combine journalism with digital media — video, audio and interactive storytelling — finishing in the UK.

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Programme Details

  • 3 Years

    Duration

  • University of Essex

    Award

  • UK Transfer Degree — 2 years at IACT + 1 year in the UK

    Pathway

  • Full Time

    Study Mode

  • N/0323/6/0029(PA9236)02/25

    Accreditation

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Future Careers

Tell the stories that matter, across every platform. Demand for multimedia journalists spans newsrooms, broadcasters and digital publishers.

Core Roles

  • Multimedia Journalist

  • Digital Content Producer

  • Broadcast Journalist

  • Social Media Editor

  • Editorial Assistant

  • Video Producer

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Why This Programme Matters

The Reality

  • Digital, social and broadcast journalism are evolving fast.
  • Essex: top 30 UK university; University of the Year (THE, 2018).
  • Built on accuracy, independence and ethical practice.
  • A globally recognised UK degree with a real year in the UK.

The Education

Theory and hands-on practice under a global creative faculty.

  • Computer graphics, photography and new media.
  • Writing for the media, journalism and PR practices.
  • Media and cultural studies, history and ethics.
  • Advertising, marketing communications and online marketing.

Specialise

Elective tracks in PR, journalism, video, advertising and digital marketing.

Why It Stands Out

  • Two years at IACT, final year at Essex in the UK.
  • Build a real portfolio.
  • Grounded in ethics and law.

Graduate Ready

A UK Honours degree from Essex, a published portfolio and news judgement.

Student at a desk with a laptop, camera and headphones in front of the London skyline, with film, podcast and chat icons
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The Creative Learning Experience

Journalism is learned by doing. The programme is built around finding, telling and publishing real stories across media — you build a substantial portfolio rather than abstract exercises.

How You Learn

  • Real Stories

    Find, tell and publish across media.

  • Multimedia Production

    Digital storytelling, video and social.

  • Ethics and Law

    The values behind good journalism.

  • Global Creative Faculty

    International teaching team.

  • International Experience

    A final year at Essex.

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Industry Projects & Certifications

Real practice. A global faculty. A world-class UK degree. Work on real briefs through IACT’s creative network, a communication specialist since 1970.

Industry-Standard Tools

Digital storytelling, video and social media tools, with a final year at Essex.

A Globally Recognised Degree

  • A UK Honours degree from the University of Essex.
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Career Outcomes

Graduate ready for the newsroom of today and tomorrow.

Opportunities span digital and broadcast journalism, content and editorial.

Career Pathways: Newsrooms, broadcasters, digital publishers and content teams.

Progression Pathways: Final year at Essex; progress to postgraduate study or straight into industry.

  • Multimedia JournalistReport across every medium.
  • Broadcast JournalistProduce and present news.
  • Digital Content ProducerCreate engaging content.
  • Social Media EditorReach and engage audiences.
  • Editorial AssistantSupport editorial teams.
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Student Experience

Begin in a creative community at IACT, then experience UK student life.

  • IACT Facilities

    State-of-the-art studios and edit suites.

  • Global Creative Faculty

    International teaching team.

  • Lakeside Theatre

    A major venue at Essex.

  • A Global Approach

    A distinctive, vibrant community.

  • Campus Life

    A culture built for storytellers.

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Entry Requirements

Applicants must meet one of the following:

  • IACT Foundation in Media Studies — CGPA 2.0.
  • An IACT Diploma — CGPA 2.0.
  • A-Level — Grade D in 2 subjects.
  • STPM — Grade C in 2 subjects, CGPA 2.0.
  • UEC — Grade B in 5 subjects.
  • SAM, AUSMAT or CPU — 5 subjects, minimum 50%.
  • Matriculation or Foundation — CGPA 2.0.
  • Any other qualification recognised by the Ministry of Education Malaysia.

English: SPM 1119 C6, IGCSE English Grade C, or IELTS 6.0 (5.5 each component).

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Fees & Financing

Programme Fees

  • Year 1RM22,000
  • Year 2RM22,000
  • Year 3As per the University of Essex
  • Resource FeeRM1,000 / year

Final-year fees are set by the University of Essex (studied in the UK).

International fees are subject to 6% SST from 1 September 2025.

Scholarships, PTPTN, EPF and instalment plans are available.

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Speak to a Future Advisor

Love telling stories that matter? Earn a UK journalism degree at Essex.

Speak to a future advisor at IACT.

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