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UK Degree Transfer Programme · Media & Communication University of the West of England

Be a global graduate — two years at IACT and your final year at UWE Bristol, a UNESCO City of Film.

Media, Journalism & PR — Finish in Bristol.
A UK degree in media, journalism or PR from UWE Bristol — two years at IACT, final year in Bristol.

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Programme Details

  • 3 Years

    Duration

  • University of the West of England

    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 storytelling into a media, journalism and PR career. Demand spans journalism, media, PR, content and communication.

Core Roles

  • Journalist

  • Multimedia Journalist

  • PR Executive

  • Communications Officer

  • Content Editor

  • Media Relations Officer

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Why This Programme Matters

The Reality

  • Media, journalism and PR are evolving fast.
  • UWE Bristol: 30,000+ students from 140+ countries, careers-focused.
  • Bristol is a UNESCO City of Film and creative hub.
  • 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 UWE Bristol in the UK.
  • 30,000 students from 140+ countries.
  • A UNESCO City of Film.

Graduate Ready

A UK Honours degree from UWE Bristol, a media portfolio and global confidence.

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The Creative Learning Experience

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

How You Learn

  • Theory and Practice

    Understanding plus creative work.

  • Careers-Focused Learning

    Practical plus academic theory.

  • Industry Engagement

    Global brands and local enterprises.

  • Global Creative Faculty

    International teaching team.

  • International Experience

    A final year at UWE Bristol.

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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 journalism and media tools, with a final year at UWE Bristol.

A Globally Recognised Degree

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

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

Opportunities span journalism, PR, content and communication.

Career Pathways: Newsrooms, media organisations, PR agencies and in-house teams.

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

  • JournalistResearch and report stories.
  • Multimedia JournalistTell stories across media.
  • PR ExecutiveManage reputation.
  • Communications OfficerShape messaging.
  • Content EditorCommission and edit content.
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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.

  • Bristol

    A UNESCO City of Film and creative hub.

  • UWE Facilities

    Professional-standard studios and labs.

  • 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 the West of England
  • Resource FeeRM1,000 / year

Final-year fees are set by the University of the West of England (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 media, journalism or PR, finished at UWE Bristol.

Speak to a future advisor at IACT.

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