International Foundation Diploma in Mass CommunicationsAwarded by: MDIS

The Dynamics of Media Communications

Media and Marketing Communications

Media Production Portfolio

Writing for Media Communication

Media Experiences

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

The average lecturer/student ratio is 1 : 40 (tutorial)

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Duration & Intakes

Fees & Structure

*Payment to be based on 2x instalment
Application fees: SGD 107.00

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 and medical insurance and fee protection scheme. Non-tuition fees for part-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop and fee protection scheme.
• International: Non-tuition fees for full-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience 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 of age 14 and above and meet at least one of the following requirements:

At least 1 GCE 'O' Level Pass OR

NITEC / Higher NITEC Qualifications OR

International applicants must have completed 10 years of formal Education. OR

Mature candidates (≥30 years old with 8 years relevant work experience) OR

At least 1 IGCSE Level Pass

English Language Requirements

Applicants must meet at least one of the stated English Language requirements :

C6 pass in English at GCE ‘O’ level or equivalent OR

Achieve a minimum band of 5.5 in IELTS or equivalent OR

A Pass in MDIS English Entrance Test (EET) OR

MDIS Professional Certificate in English OR

1 IGCSE Level Pass (either English 1st language or 2nd language) OR

Online English Placement Test conducted by MDIS OR

Achieve a minimum score of 85 and above in Duolingo English Test

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

0% INTEREST CREDIT CARD INSTALMENT PLANS
For All Programmes (Available in 6 or 12 months)

Duration & Intakes

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 and medical insurance and fee protection scheme. Non-tuition fees for part-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop and fee protection scheme.
• International: Non-tuition fees for full-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience 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 of age 14 and above and meet at least one of the following requirements:

At least 1 GCE 'O' Level Pass OR

NITEC / Higher NITEC Qualifications OR

International applicants must have completed 10 years of formal Education. OR

Mature candidates (≥30 years old with 8 years relevant work experience) OR

At least 1 IGCSE Level Pass

English Language Requirements

Applicants must meet at least one of the stated English Language requirements :

C6 pass in English at GCE ‘O’ level or equivalent OR

Achieve a minimum band of 5.5 in IELTS or equivalent OR

A Pass in MDIS English Entrance Test (EET) OR

MDIS Professional Certificate in English OR

1 IGCSE Level Pass (either English 1st language or 2nd language) OR

Online English Placement Test conducted by MDIS OR

Achieve a minimum score of 85 and above in Duolingo English Test

Application Procedure

International student is required to apply for a student pass if he/she wishes to study full-time in Singapore.

Applicant is required to submit the following documents to MDIS:

MDIS Application Form

• 4 recent passport-size photographs of the applicant. (against white background)
• 1 copy of Immigration and Checkpoint Authority (ICA) e-Form 16
• Copy of applicant's passport pages showing his/ her particulars and travel and travel document's date of validity. (At least 1 year)
• Copy of applicant's Birth Certificate / Affidavit
• Copy of applicant's Certified / Notarised copy of Education Results/Certificates and Transcripts ( with detailed results)
• Copy of the student pass (For applicants transferred from other schools in Singapore) or Notification for Cancellation of Student Pass, Visit pass and Embarkation Form.
• Must show proof of English Medium Study / First Placement Test Attempted / IELTS / TOEFL
• Copy of financial ability. (e.g. bank statement, fixed deposit / saving account ) • Visa Required Country only (E.g. minimum amount of RMB150,000 for PRC only)
• Proof of parent's occupation (PRC only)
• University Matriculation Form (if applicable)
• Letter by applicant indicating interest to study with MDIS (study plan/ statement of purpose) for Master programmes

*Notarized English translations are needed if documents are in other languages.

For more enquiries, please contact us at 6278 8000 or email us at ib@mdis.edu.sg.

MDIS permits students to pay their course fee in instalments. An administrative charge of S$107.00 (inclusive of GST) will be levied on each late instalment payment of the course fee. Fees are payable upon confirmation and acceptance of the place in the programme before the programme commencement.

You may pay your fee by cash, NETS, VISA, MasterCard, AMEX or by cheque or through our financial assistance scheme.If payment is by cheque, please indicate the details of the programme applied for on the back of the cheque, stating clearly you personal particulars and company name. Unless otherwise stated, all fees are inclusive of GST.

Please note that under the Private Education Act, all students will enter into a Fee Protection Scheme contract with MDIS.

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.