Course Highlights

Opportunity to gain hands-on practice in the process of development and production of music, dance and theatre shows, while developing further understanding in the field of Media and Communication - allowing you to combine your career with your passion
The university has established partnerships with The Chinese Artists Association of Hong Kong (Barwo) and the Cantonese Opera Academy of Hong Kong Ltd (COA) to enhance performing arts education
You can engage in guided rehearsals, workshops and mentoring sessions that lead to full-scale public productions
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Course Structure

Core Modules:

Core Modules:

Core Modules:

Optional modules:

A Level: BCC (excluding Critical Thinking and General Studies).
IB Diploma: 24 points overall.
STPM: BC+C+, excluding Pengajian Am.
UEC: 3 B3s and 2 B4s (excluding Bahasa Malaysia and Chinese Language).
Australian Year 12: ATAR 78, with consideration for relevant subjects.
Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD):
- 75% average across 6 subjects.
- Canadian Secondary School Diplomas from other provinces are acceptable and will be assessed based on the University’s requirements.
Gaokao (NCEE) and Senior High School Diploma (China):
- 68% average in the Gaokao, and a minimum of 70% overall in the Senior High School Diploma.
- Gaokao scores are converted from 750 to a percentage scale.
Senior School Certificate Examination (CBSE) / Indian School Certificate (CISCE) - Class XII: 75% average from the best 4 subjects, excluding the local language, Environmental Education, general studies subjects, and Physical Education.
Advance Placement (AP): 4, 3, 3 in relevant subjects.
Diploma - Local Institutions: Entry to Year 2 is assessed on a case-by-case basis, typically requiring a minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0 and good grades in relevant subjects.
Foundation - Local Institutions: Acceptance is at the School’s discretion and requires a minimum GPA of 3.0 out of 4.0 and good grades in relevant subjects.
Nottingham's Foundation Programme: Successful completion is required.

IELTS (Academic): 6.5 (with no less than 6.0 in each element)
TOEFL (iBT): 90 (minimum 19 in Writing and Listening, 20 in Reading and 22 in Speaking)
PTE (Academic): 71 (with no less than 65 in each element)
GCE A Level English Language or English Literature: Grade C
GCE AS Level English Language or English Literature: Grade C
SPM: CEFR level B2
GCSE O-Level: Grade C / 4
IGCSE (first language): Grade C / 4
IGCSE (second language): Grade B / 6
MUET: Band 4.5
UEC: Grade A2
IB English A1 or A2 (Standard or Higher Level): 4 points
IB English B (Higher Level): 4 points
IB English B (Standard Level): 5 points
OSSD English (ENG3U/ENG4U) (No fast-track route): 75%
CBSE/CISCE Class XII or Class X: 75% overall (confirmation of English as the medium of instruction required)

Notes:

IELTS (Academic), TOEFL iBT, and PTE (Academic) test results must be less than two years old.
IELTS One Skill Retake is accepted.
IELTS Academic Online, TOEFL iBT Home Edition, and PTE Academic Online are not accepted.
MUET results are valid for five years from the release date.
OSSD English (ENG3U/ENG4U) with the required grades will only be accepted if applicants have completed all 30 credits from standard OSSD courses, not through credit exemptions. Fast-track routes are not accepted.
CBSE/CISCE Class XII or Class X English with the required grades will only be accepted if applicants provide a confirmation letter stating that English was the medium of instruction throughout schooling from Class X to Class XII.