Last Updated: 21 Feb 2025
Mass Communication
Build a strong foundation in communications across multiple media platforms including digital, print and broadcast.
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
- Innovation and Practice
- Effective Workplace Communication
- Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Skills
- Singapore, the World and I
- Designing Your Life (Personal Growth I)
- Designing Your Life (Personal Growth II)
- Designing Your Life (Future-Ready I)
- Designing Your Life (Future-Ready II)
- Design Your Impact
- Digital Media Communication
- Basic Media Writing
- Media Industry and Businesses
- Entrepreneurship
- Design Thinking for Business Innovation
- Consumer Behaviour
- Fundamentals of Integrated Marketing Communications
- Visual Communication
- Media Research & Analytics
- Public Relations & Communications Management
- Video Storytelling & Production
- Advanced Media Writing
- Advanced Integrated Marketing Communications
- Media Law and Ethics
- Digital Media Content Creation & Management
- Impact Journalism
- Media Practicum
- Business Sustainability Communication
Option A
- Select Elective modules totalling 12 MCs from the list of electives in table below and/or from the list of modules in applicable Minor Programmes
List of electives:
- Business Law
- Data Analytics & Visualisation
- Multi-Channel Content Marketing
- Immersive Content Creation
Option B
- Select a Minor Programme
Option C
- Select a CET-based Certificate programme and/or Elective module(s) from the list of modules in applicable Minor Programmes (only for eligible students)
- Project
Select 1 module from the list below:
- Industry Immersion Programme
- Entrepreneurial Immersion Programme
- Corporate Innovation Immersion Programme
Internship
| Internship duration | 20 weeks |
| Internship timeframe | Year 3 |
Career prospects
You can explore the following career options upon graduation:
- Advertising Executive
- Assistant Producer
- Digital Content Creator
- Journalist/Writer
- Public Relations Executive
- Social Media Executive
- Corporate Communications Executive
- Marketing Communications 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.
