Bachelor Of Arts (Communication And Psychology)

Bachelor Of Arts (Communication And Psychology)

Bachelor degree
48 months
Processing time: Applicants will be informed of the application outcome within one month before the course starts.
Application fee: SGD 321
Full-time
Intakes: August, January
International tuition: SGD 23,100
Domestic tuition: SGD 23,100

Program overview

Founded in 1964 and ranked among the top 25 communication programs in the US, UB’s BA (Communication) provides you with a comprehensive knowledge of human communication, its media, and its effects. As a Communication major, students will: Learn the finer points of interpersonal communication; Apply critical thinking to the use of mass media; Discover the complexity of delivering information in organizational and mediated communication situations; Broaden horizons through the study of international and inter-cultural communication. Founded in 1920’s, Psychology is one of the largest undergraduate majors in UB. The department of Psychology in UB is a member of the American Psychological Society and is ranked among the top 50 (US News, 2012 ranking) in the US. As a Psychology major, students will: Learn about psychological principles and scientific methods for evaluating theories and research in social and behavioral sciences. Understand the basic processes of sensation, perception, learning, cognition, development and personality along with principles of social psychology, clinical psychology, and behavioral neuroscience.

Study options

This program can be done
On campus

Requirements

Exams:

  • IELTS
  • TOEFL PBT
  • TOEFL iBT
  • PTE
Applicants will be assessed based on all the qualifications they have submitted. Meeting the minimum requirement does not mean automatic admission. International Baccalaureate (IB) Diploma: Most recent 3 years of high school grade of ‘B’ equivalent to IB score 4.5. IB Diploma holders can expect up to 30 credit exemptions with a minimum of of 30 total scores. Others: SIM Management Foundation Studies (MFS) or its equivalent. Qualifications equivalent to a U.S. high school diploma. Average grade of ‘B’ or better. Accepted English Language proficiency test taken within 2 years from course commencement. IELTS 6.5 (no band less than 6); TOEFL 550 (with no section below 50); IBT 79 (with no section below 15); SAT 1 ERWS 550; PTE Academic 55 (with no subsection score below 50); ACT English and reading sections 20. Original transcript required for all American qualifications. Notice: each country has extra specific requirements.

Career opportunities

With these double major qualifications, you have better job opportunities in: Public relations consultants and advertising agencies; Mass media; Corporate communication & marketing communication; Civil and social agencies; Research; Special education industry; Medical and health industry; Policy making; Other professions.

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