Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Media, Culture and CommunicationAwarded by: University of Sunderland, UK

Programme Modules

Year 1
Introduction to Media and Cultural Studies
Media Histories
Introduction to Digital Media Cultures
The Making of Popular Culture
Introduction to PR Theory and Practice 1
Digital Fictional Film 1

Year 2
Media Studies 1
Cultural Theory and Popular Culture 1
Video Documentary Production
Practical PR, Strategy & Theory
Digital Fictional Film 2
Developing Your Media Career

Year 3
Media Studies 2
Media Project
Cultural Theory and Popular Culture 2
Advance Public Relations
Media Ethics

Profile of lecturers and their respective teaching models

The average lecturer/student ratio is 1 : 100 (lecture)
The average lecturer/student ratio is 1 : 30 (tutorial)

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Duration & Intakes

Fees & Structure

Application fees: S$160.50

Application fees: S$160.50

Note:

• All application fees are non-refundable.
• All fees quoted are inclusive of GST.
• Local: Non-tuition fees for full-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop, academic writing workshop, medical insurance and fee protection scheme. Non-tuition fees for part-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop, academic writing workshop and fee protection scheme.
• International: Non-tuition fees for full-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop, academic writing workshop, medical insurance, medical examination and administrative fee.
• Non-tuition fees for international students may vary.
• Non-tuition fees are non-refundable, refer to MDIS refund policy for more details.

Entry Requirements

All applicants must be of age 17 and above, and must possess one of the following entrance requirement:

For Year 1 entry

• International Foundation Diploma in Mass Communications awarded by MDIS OR
• International Foundation Diploma in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Art 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.

For 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

For 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

MDIS Professional Certificate in English (PCIE)

OR

Pearson PTE 56 (no element lower than 51)

OR

Cambridge English Test Advanced - 169 (no element below 162)

OR

Pass the MDIS English Placement Test

OR

Letter from College/University clearly stating the Medium of Instruction of the highest qualification to be English

OR

Equivalent

All applications are subject to university's approval.

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Duration & Intakes

Programme Duration

Full-time programme: 9-27 months

Fees & Structure

Application Fees: S$481.50

Note:

• All application fees are non-refundable.
• All fees quoted are inclusive of GST.
• Local: Non-tuition fees for full-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop, academic writing workshop, medical insurance and fee protection scheme. Non-tuition fees for part-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop, academic writing workshop and fee protection scheme.
• International: Non-tuition fees for full-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop, academic writing workshop, medical insurance, medical examination and administrative fee.
• Non-tuition fees for international students may vary.
• Non-tuition fees are non-refundable, refer to MDIS refund policy for more details.

Entry 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
• International Foundation Diploma in Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics and Art 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

MDIS Professional Certificate in English (PCIE)

OR

Pearson PTE 56 (no element lower than 51)

OR

Cambridge English Test Advanced - 169 (no element below 162)

OR

Pass the MDIS English Placement Test

OR

Letter from College/University clearly stating the Medium of Instruction of the highest qualification to be English

OR

Equivalent

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