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UK Degree Transfer Programme · Media & Communication University of South Wales

Be a global graduate — two years at IACT and your final year at USW’s Cardiff ATRium creative campus.

Advertising & Media Production — Finish in Cardiff.
A UK degree in advertising or media production from USW’s Cardiff ATRium — two years at IACT, final year in Cardiff.

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Programme Details

  • 3 Years

    Duration

  • University of South Wales

    Award

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

    Pathway

  • Full Time

    Study Mode

  • R/0323/6/0029(FA9236)02/29

    Accreditation

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Future Careers

Turn creativity into an advertising and media career. Demand spans advertising, media production, video and content.

Core Roles

  • Advertising Creative

  • Media Producer

  • Videographer

  • Production Assistant

  • Content Creator

  • Post-Production Editor

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Why This Programme Matters

The Reality

  • Advertising and media production are growing fast.
  • USW’s creative courses are based at the Cardiff ATRium Campus.
  • 400+ employers visit each year, incl. ITV Cymru Wales and BBC Wales.
  • 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 USW in the UK.
  • 400+ employers visit each year.
  • Guaranteed scholarships.

Graduate Ready

A UK Honours degree from USW, a creative portfolio and global confidence.

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The Creative Learning Experience

Advertising and media production are learned by doing. The programme combines theory with hands-on practice across your two years at IACT, before a final year at USW.

How You Learn

  • Theory and Practice

    Understanding plus creative work.

  • Practical, Job-Ready Learning

    Work-simulation projects.

  • Strong Industry Links

    Broadcasters and studios.

  • Global Creative Faculty

    International teaching team.

  • International Experience

    A final year at USW.

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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

Professional advertising and production tools, with a final year at USW’s Cardiff ATRium.

A Globally Recognised Degree

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

Graduate ready for the advertising and media industry, in Malaysia and worldwide.

Opportunities span advertising, media production, content and post-production.

Career Pathways: Agencies, production studios, broadcasters and creative ventures.

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

  • Advertising CreativeDevelop creative ideas.
  • Media ProducerProduce content.
  • VideographerShoot and craft video.
  • Content CreatorCreate engaging content.
  • Post-Production EditorCraft the final story.
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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.

  • Cardiff ATRium Campus

    USW’s creative industries campus.

  • A Large Malaysian Community

    3,000+ Malaysian alumni.

  • 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 South Wales
  • Resource FeeRM1,000 / year

Final-year fees are set by the University of South Wales (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

A UK degree in advertising or media production, finished at USW’s Cardiff ATRium.

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