Bachelor Of Arts (Communication And Sociology)

Bachelor Of Arts (Communication And Sociology)

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 Sociology major, students will: Study the finer points about an individual, social groups, and social systems and their relationship; Learn about the causes, characteristics, changes, and consequences of human behaviour in groups; Understand the structure and dynamics of social systems and issues relate to each other and societal issues.

Study options

This program can be done
On campus

Requirements

Exams:

  • PTE
  • TOEFL PBT
  • TOEFL iBT
  • IELTS
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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