Why study Media, Culture and Communication studies?
The study of media, culture and communication is the exploration of the relationship between media, culture and society. In a media-saturated culture, developing a critical awareness of media is crucial to our understanding of contemporary society.
Programme Objective
- Familiarise students with a range of theoretical and methodological approaches to the multidisciplinary field of media, cultural and communication studies
- Provide students with the opportunity to develop specialist knowledge in specific subject areas within this field, whilst maintaining breadth of study across it
- Develop students’ ability to undertake independent research in cultural studies and/or language studies
- Develop students’ knowledge and skills in aspects of discourse analysis
- Introduce students to a range of learning methods and methodological practices appropriate to the different subject areas
- Develop in students a high level of communication skills in the presentation of critical and creative ideas
- Offer students the opportunity to engage in practice to a specialist level in up to one area of media production/practice
Assessment Methods
Based on written examinations, assignments, presentation/projects.
Why University of Sunderland, UK
- Sunderland has been providing higher education in the city since 1901, and they are an innovative, forward-thinking university with high standards of teaching, research and support.
- Our teaching is enriched by cutting-edge research. We host the Centre for Research in Media and Cultural Studies. In the latest Research Assessment Exercise, 25% of our research was rated ‘world-leading’ and 38% ‘internationally excellent’.
- Shortlisted for Excellence and Innovation in the Arts (Times Higher Education Awards 2014)
- Ranked 11th in the UK for Media and Film Studies by The Guardian University Guide 2017
Student Testimonial
“The lecturers, Dr Catherine Tay and Dr Beverly Yuen, know their work well. Their lessons are interesting and include many personal experiences.
“The lecturers also know how to motivate us, and they treat us as colleagues and not students.”
Read full article here
Muhammad Haziq Abdul Wahah
MDIS Alumnus
Class of 2018
Extracted from The New Paper Special Go Guide - Adult Learner, 17 May 2017
Graduation
Students who have successfully completed all course work and passed the examinations will receive the Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Media, Culture and Communication awarded by the University of Sunderland, UK.
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.
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
Interrogating Factual Media
Cultural Theory and Popular Culture 1
Video Documentary Production
Practical PR, Strategy & Theory
Digital Fictional Film 2
Developing Your Media Career
Year 3
Media and Society
Media Project
Cultural Theory and Popular Culture 2
Advance Public Relations
Media Ethics
Profile of lecturers and their respective teaching modules
The average lecturer/student ratio is 1 : 100 (lecture)
The average lecturer/student ratio is 1 : 30 (tutorial)
Click here to download profiles of lecturers.
For more course details and information Click here.
Duration & Intakes
| Full-time | ||
| Duration | Commencement | Completion |
| Year 1 (34 Months) | TBC | TBC |
| Year 2 (22 Months) | February 2025 | December 2026 |
| September 2025 | July 2027 | |
| Year 3 (11 Months) | May 2025 | April 2026 |
| September 2025 | August 2026 | |
| Part-time | ||
| Duration | Commencement | Completion |
| Year 1 (34 Months) | TBC | TBC |
| Year 2 (22 Months) | TBC | TBC |
| Year 3 (11 Months) | TBC | TBC |
Fees & Structure
| Structure | Year of Entry | Tuition Fees (inclusive of 9% GST) | Non-Tuition Fees (inclusive of 9% GST) |
| Full-time/Part-time | Year 1 | S$34,335.00 | S$700.00 - S$1,900.00 |
| Year 2 | S$23,435.00 | ||
| Year 3 | S$15,260.00 |
Application fees: S$163.50
Note:
- All application fees are non-refundable.
- All fees quoted are inclusive of GST at the prevailing rate.
- 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.
Financial Assistance Scheme
Student loans from the organisations listed below are available to Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents. Please contact the organisations directly to find out how you may benefit from their services.
Study Loans
| Organisation | Contact Number | Website |
| TCC Limited | +65 - 6319 3700 | http://www.tcc.org.sg |
| DBS Bank | 1800 111 1111 | http://www.dbs.com.sg |
| Maybank | 1800 629 2265 | http://www.maybank2u.com.sg |
0% INTEREST CREDIT CARD INSTALMENT PLANS
For All Programmes (Available in 6 or 12 months)
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| Standard Chartered Bank | 1800 747 7000 | http://www.standardchartered.com.sg |
| Maybank | 1800 968 2265 | http://www.maybank.com.sg |
| UOB | 1800 226 6121 | http://www.uob.com.sg |
| OCBC | 1800 363 3333 | http://www.ocbc.com.sg |
| DBS | 1800 111 1111 | http://www.dbs.com |
| POSB | 1800 339 6666 | http://www.posb.com.sg |
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Duration & Intakes
| Full-time | ||
| Duration | Commencement | Completion |
| Year 1 (34 Months) | TBC | TBC |
| Year 2 (22 Months) | February 2025 | December 2026 |
| September 2025 | July 2027 | |
| Year 3 (11 Months) | May 2025 | April 2026 |
| September 2025 | August 2026 | |
Fees & Structure
| Structure | Year of Entry | Tuition Fees (inclusive of 9% GST) | Non-Tuition Fees (inclusive of 9% GST) |
| Full-time | Year 1 | S$37,605.00 | S$1,290.00 - S$2,800.00 |
| Year 2 | S$26,160.00 | ||
| Year 3 | S$17,222.00 |
Application Fees: S$490.50
Note:
- All application fees are non-refundable.
- All fees quoted are inclusive of GST at the prevailing rate.
- 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
Student Testimonials
Student Pass Application
International students are required to apply for a student pass if he/she wishes to study full-time in Singapore. Please click here for detail information.
For any programme enquiries, please contact our friendly consultants:
Mr Douglas Koh | Mobile/WhatsApp: +65 9430 1901 | Email: douglas_kohfb@mdis.edu.sg
Ms Aishah | Mobile/WhatsApp: +65 8033 0048 | Email: noraishah_me@mdis.edu.sg
Quick Information
Course Duration
Full-time: 34 Months
Part-time: 34 Months
Mode of Delivery
Face-to-Face
Commencement Dates
Full-time Programme
Year 2 Entry
February 2025
September 2025
Year 3 Entry
May 2025
September 2025
Part-time Programme
Year 2 Entry
TBC
Year 3 Entry
October
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