
Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Media, Culture and Communication
Bachelor degree
27 months
Application deadlines: December, September
Application fee: SGD 321
Full-time, Part-time
Intakes: January, October
International tuition: SGD 36,370
Domestic tuition: SGD 32,556.15
Program overview
The program familiarises students with a range of theoretical and methodological approaches to the multidisciplinary field of media, cultural and communication studies; provides students with the opportunity to develop specialist knowledge in specific subject areas within this field, whilst maintaining breadth of study across it; develops students’ ability to undertake independent research in cultural studies and/or language studies; develop students’ knowledge and skills in aspects of discourse analysis; introduces students to a range of learning methods and methodological practices appropriate to the different subject areas; develops in students a high level of communication skills in the presentation of critical and creative ideas; offers students the opportunity to engage in practice to a specialist level in up to one area of media production/practice
Study options

This program can be done
On campus
Part-time
Requirements
Applicants must be age 17 and above and must possess one of the following requirements:
Year 1 Entry
International Foundation Diploma in Mass Communications awarded by MDIS OR
At least two (2) GCE ‘A’ Levels, or equivalent OR
Relevant qualifications awarded by other Private Education Institutions (PEIs) or recognised Higher Education providers in a media-and-communications-related discipline, (which are deemed by the University to be suitable as pathway programmes for entry onto the Year 1 of the University course) with an entry requirement of 10 years of formal education.
Year 2 Entry
Higher Diploma in Mass Communications awarded by MDIS OR
Relevant diploma level qualifications awarded by other Private Education Institutions (PEIs) or recognised Higher Education providers in a media-and-communications-related discipline, (which are deemed by the University to be equivalent to Year 1 of the University course) with an entry requirement of 12 years of formal education OR
Polytechnic diplomas which have covered the content and learning outcomes of Year 1
Year 3 Entry
Relevant polytechnic diplomas in a media-and-communications-related discipline, (which are deemed by the University to be equivalent to Year 1 AND Year 2 of the University course) with a pass grade OR
Relevant overseas polytechnic diplomas in a media-and-communications-related discipline, (which are deemed by the University to be equivalent to Year 1 AND Year 2 of the University course) with an entry requirement of 10 years of formal education OR
Higher National Diploma (HND) qualifications in media-and-communications-related discipline related disciplines OR
Relevant PEI qualification in a media-and-communications-related discipline (which are deemed by the University to be equivalent to Year 1AND Year 2 of the University course) with an entry requirement of 12 years of formal education
English Language Requirements
Applicants are required to possess one of the following:
Possess a minimum C6 grade in English at GCE 'O' Level OR
IELTS score of 6.0 (with no element below 5.5) OR
Completed MDIS Professional Certificate in English (PCIE) OR
Cambridge Certificate in Advanced English (CAE) with Grade C or above OR
Pass the MDIS Placement TEST at Advanced level OR
Equivalent
Career opportunities
This degree provides an excellent foundation for a wide range of careers in the media.
Possible sectors include:
Television
Radio
Digital Media
Journalism
Marketing
Public Relations
Organisational Communications
Advertising
Preparing you for employment is at the heart of everything we do. Our aim is clear. It is to provide you with an outstanding platform so you can develop as a person and for your future career as a current student or a recent graduate.
Recent graduates from Sunderland have gained jobs with regional newspapers, public relations companies as well as international broadcasters.
Campus location
Singapore
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Singapore