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BA (Hons) · University of Gloucestershire Communication and Media

Craft powerful messages that deliver real influence, via IACT’s UK Transfer Degree.

Tell Stories. Shape Opinion. Deliver Influence.
Go behind the scenes of communications — PR campaigns, podcasts, videos and social media — with a final year in the UK.

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Programme Details

  • 3 Years

    Duration

  • University of Gloucestershire

    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

Communicate messages that move people. Demand for communicators spans journalism, PR, advertising and digital media production.

Core Roles

  • Public Relations Executive

  • Communications Officer

  • Journalist

  • Social Media Manager

  • Advertising & Campaign Executive

  • Digital Content Producer

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Why This Programme Matters

The Reality

  • Crafting compelling narratives has never been more valuable.
  • Gloucestershire is award-winning — silver in the 2023 TEF.
  • 22 courses rated above 90% for teaching; five in the UK top 10.
  • 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 the University of Gloucestershire.
  • Award-winning university — silver in the 2023 Teaching Excellence Framework.
  • Master PR, crisis communication and high-impact social media.

Graduate Ready

A globally recognised UK degree and an international portfolio.

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The Creative Learning Experience

A balance of theory and hands-on practice, behind the scenes of communications.

How You Learn

  • Theory and Practice

    Knowledge plus real-world skills.

  • Behind the Scenes

    Real PR campaigns, podcasts and videos.

  • Global Creative Faculty

    International teaching team.

  • Crisis-Ready Confidence

    Handle a communications crisis.

  • International Experience

    A final year in the UK.

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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

IACT studios plus a final year at the University of Gloucestershire.

A Globally Recognised Degree

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

Graduate ready to lead in communications, in Malaysia and worldwide.

Opportunities span journalism, PR, advertising and digital media production.

Career Pathways: Agencies, newsrooms, brands, communications teams and your own ventures.

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

  • Public Relations ExecutiveBuild and protect brand reputation.
  • JournalistTell stories across digital, print and broadcast.
  • Social Media ManagerGrow communities and brand presence.
  • Advertising & Campaign ExecutiveDeliver persuasive campaigns.
  • Digital Content ProducerCreate podcasts, videos and digital media.
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Student Experience

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

  • IACT Facilities

    State-of-the-art media and broadcasting studios.

  • Global Creative Faculty

    International teaching team.

  • Specialisation Choice

    Elective tracks for your goals.

  • Global Exposure

    A full year at the University of Gloucestershire.

  • Industry Mentorship

    Connections with working professionals.

  • Campus Life

    A vibrant 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 Gloucestershire
  • Resource FeeRM1,000 / year

Final-year fees are set by the University of Gloucestershire (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? Earn a globally recognised UK degree.

Speak to a future advisor at IACT.

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