Last Updated: 21 Feb 2025
Mass Communication
To prepare our students for a career in the media industry by offering a robust broad-based curriculum covering advertising, public relations, design, journalism, radio, TV, and social media.
Course details
| Field of study | Media and Design |
| Certification offered |
Diploma in Mass Communication |
Minimum entry requirement
You must meet the respective examination requirements in order for us to consider your application.
This a Group 2 PFP course.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| English Language Syllabus A | 1-2 |
| Mathematics Syllabus A / Additional Mathematics | 1-3 |
|
Any one of the following subjects
|
1-3 |
|
Any 2 other subjects excluding CCA |
1-4 |
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| English Language | 1-4 |
| Additional Mathematics or Mathematics | 1-7 |
|
Any one of the 1st group of Relevant Subjects for the ELR2B2-A Aggregate Type:
|
1-6 |
Course modules
- Media Writing & Storytelling
- Introduction to Film & Media
- Integrated Marketing Communications
- Motion Graphics
- Advertising
- Fundamentals of Reporting
- Public Relations
- Radio Production 1
- Video Production
- Visual Communication
- Career and Professional Preparation I
- Health and Wellness
- Exploring Contemporary Issues
- English Language Express (for selected students)
- Content Marketing
- Contemporary Media Issues
- Digital Journalism
- Digital Marketing & Analytics
- Interaction Design
- Feature Writing
- Radio Production 2
- Studio Production
- User Experience Design
- Career and Professional Preparation II
- World Issues: A Singapore Perspective
- Media Entrepreneurship
- Capstone Project
- Internship
- Project ID: Connecting the Dots
Internship
| Internship duration | 16 weeks |
| Internship timeframe | Year 3 |
| Internship period | Mar to Aug, or Sep to Feb |
Career prospects
You can explore the following career options upon graduation:
- Marketing Executive
- Community Development Executive
- Executive - Content Commissioning
- Assistant Producer
- Production Assistant
- Junior Scriptwriter
- Reporter/Correspondent - News
- Assistant Producer - News/Current
- Presenter/Host
- Radio Presenter/Producer
- Advertising Accounts Executive
- Public Relations Executive
- Junior UX/UI designer
- Junior Copy writer
- Social Media Executive
Use resources and interactive tools that are available on MySkillsFuture Portal to explore various education and career pathways.
How to register
You may register using the JAE Internet System (JAE-IS). Learn the process and how to apply.
You may apply through the respective polytechnics’ websites. Learn the process and how to apply.
You may register using the JPAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.
You may register using the Poly EAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.
You may register using the PFPAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.
