Diploma in Mass Communication (TMC Academy)

Part-time

Course Information

Course Type
Part-time
Fees (Local Students)
$5,205.47
Fees (Foreign Students)
$8,289.49
Other Fees
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Duration
12 months
Intake Months
Jan / Feb / Mar / Apr / May / Jun / Jul / Aug / Sep / Oct / Nov
Programme Grant
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Class Schedule
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Assessment Method
Examinations, assignments, projects, presentations, class tests, and/or practical tests.

Description

Course Overview

The Diploma in Mass Communication programme aims to provide students with the necessary theoretical knowledge in the interdisciplinary fields of mass communication, journalism, film, and multimedia as well as the practical aspects of these areas so as to provide career opportunities in the mass media, commercial, financial and information system sectors of the economy.

Entry Requirements

Entry Requirements (Local)

Minimum Age Requirement

16 years old

Academic Entry Requirements

Any of the following:

  • Obtained at least a C6 at GCE O level in any 1 subjects
  • NITEC or Higher NITEC
  • Integrated Programme (1 passes at a level equivalent to Secondary 4)
  • TMC Certificate in Tertiary Foundation Programme

Language Requirement

Any of the following:

  • At least a C6 at GCE O level English
  • Completed TMC Certificate in Tertiary Foundation Programme
  • Completed a prior Diploma where medium of instruction is English
  • Pass an English online test and an interview with the Dean/HOD/designate

Mature Candidates

  • Mature Candidates of ≥30 years old with 8 years of work experience 

Entry Requirements (International)

Age

16 years old

Academic Qualification

Completed Secondary Education or Year 9

English Proficiency

Any of the following:

  • IELTS 5.5 or TOEFL (Paper) ≥ 525 or, TOEFL (Computer) ≥ 195 or, TOEFL (Internet) ≥ 70 or, TOEIC ≥ 750
  • Completed TMC Certificate in Tertiary Foundation Programme
  • Completed a prior Diploma where the medium of instruction is English
  • Attend and pass Certificate in English up to Upper Intermediate A level
  • Attend and pass EAP Level 3

Mature Candidates

Mature candidates of ≥ 30 years old with 8 years of work experience

Career Opportunities

Information not available.

Modules

Foundation Modules

  • Strategies for Academic Success
  • Business Communication
  • Introduction to Information Technology
  • Introduction to Mass Communication

Core Modules (select any three)

  • Foundations of Writing
  • Advertising and Public Relations
  • Web Production
  • Documentary
  • Media Communication and Technology
  • Introduction to Media
  • Animation for Digital Production
  • Legal and Ethical Issues for Journalists
  • Introduction to Screen Theories

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