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Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Media, Culture and Communication (Year 2 Entry)
Management Development Institute of Singapore (MDIS), Singapore
SGD 37605
Annual Tuition Fee
SGD 490
Application Fee
34 months
Duration
6
IELTS
55%
Min GPA
Program Overview
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
Additional Information
Program Level Bachelor's Degree
College/University Processing Time 30 Days
Program Format Full-Time
Post Study Work Pass (PSWP) 
General Admission Requirement
Academic Requirement
Minimum Level of Education Required: To be accepted for this program, students must have a criteria for 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
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Tuition Fee
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Average Tuition Fee Per Year
37605
Tuition Fee
(SGD)
SGD 490
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Per year
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Scholarships
MDIS Merit Scholarship (International)
Objective: The objective of the MDIS Merit Scholarship (International) is to recognise outstanding academic achievements and provide high caliber international students with the opportunity to develop their full potential. The scholarships are awarded to qualified students on the basis of academic merit, leadership potential, special talents or other personal characteristic in students.
MDIS Merit Scholarship (International) Award
- MDIS Merit Scholarship (International) for Master’s Degree valued at S$3,800 each for foreigners.
- MDIS Merit Scholarship (International) for Bachelor’s Degree valued at S$3,000 each for foreigners.
- MDIS Merit Scholarship (International) for Pre-Degree programme valued at S$500 each for foreigners.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants:
- Must apply for admission to MDIS before MDIS Merit Scholarship (International) application can be reviewed.
- Have demonstrated record of academic achievement.
- Have strong leadership qualities and excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- For company-sponsorships, MDIS Merit Scholarship (International) applicants can apply on condition that the company sponsors the remaining programme fees.
Terms and Conditions
- The MDIS Merit Scholarship (International) application is open throughout the year, but applicants are required to submit their applications at least one month before the commencement of their course.
- This MDIS Merit Scholarship (International) scheme is NOT APPLICABLE for MDIS Staff and Progression Students.
- This MDIS Merit Scholarship (International) scheme is ONLY APPLICABLE for NEW Applicants for MDIS Master's and Bachelor's Degree programmes.
- MDIS Merit Scholarship (International) will be used to offset the course fees and it will be deducted from the last instalment.
- MDIS Merit Scholarship (International) recipients are not bonded by MDIS.
- Shortlisted MDIS Merit Scholarship (International) applicants will be required to go through an interview before being awarded the MDIS Merit Scholarship (International).
- The MDIS Merit Scholarship (International) award does not cover the following: non-tuition fees (i.e. membership entrance and annual subscription, MDIS experience seminars, medical insurance, and fee protection scheme); remodule fees; trip expenses (if applicable) and other miscellaneous fees or expenses.
- Successful MDIS Merit Scholarship (International) applicants will not be entitled for any other grants, rebates or scholarships from MDIS.
- Successful MDIS Merit Scholarship (International) applicants must attend the annual MDIS Scholarship and Bursary Awards ceremony.
Forms: MDIS Merit Scholarship (International) Application Form – Please submit supporting documents together with the Application Form
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