Higher Diploma in Mass Communication (TMC Academy)
Course Information
Description
Course Overview
The Higher Diploma in Mass Communication programme provides students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills in the interdisciplinary fields of mass communications, including Journalism, Film, and Multimedia. The programme is designed to help develop students’ analytical techniques and problem solving skills, enabling them to evaluate evidence, arguments and assumptions in the field of mass communications.
Upon completion of this programme, students may apply for further studies at overseas universities.
Entry Requirements
Entry Requirements (Local)
Age Requirement
17 years old
Academic and Working Requirements
Obtained at least a Pass in any one of the following:
- Obtained at least an E at GCE A level in any 2 subjects
- TMC Diploma/Foundation Diploma
- International Baccalaureate Diploma (at least 24 points)
- NUS High School Diploma
- Polytechnic Diploma
- Diploma (in Accounting / Business / Management / IT / Computing / Hospitality / Psychology) from Private Education Institutions (assessed on a case by case basis)
English Qualification
If English is not your first language, you will be required to have any of the following or equivalent:
- At least a C6 at GCE O English
- Completed a Diploma or equivalent where medium of instruction is English
- Pass an English online test and an interview with the Dean/HOD/designate
Mature Candidates
≥ 30 years old with 8 years of work experience
GCE ‘O’ Level/NITEC/Higher NITEC holders may consider the following programmes: Foundation Diploma for Tertiary Studies.
GCE ‘N’ Level holders may consider our GCE ‘O’ Level Preparatory Course.
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Entry Requirements (International)
Age Requirement
17 years old
Academic and Working Requirements
Obtained at least a Pass in any one of the following:
- Completed High School or Year 12
English Qualification
If English is not your first language, you will be required to have any of the following or equivalent:
- IELTS 6.0 or TOEFL (Paper) ≥ 547 or TOEFL (Computer) ≥ 210 or TOEFL (Internet) ≥ 78 or TOEIC ≥ 780
- Other qualifications equivalent to High School or Year 12 where the medium of instruction is English
- Attend and pass Certificate in English up to Upper Intermediate B level (or previously, Academic English level)
Mature Candidates- N.A.
Year 10 / Year 11 students may consider the following programmes: Foundation Diploma for Tertiary Studies
Career Opportunities
Information not available.
Modules
- Foundations of Writing
- Advertising and Public Relations
- Web Production
- Documentary
- Media Communications and Technology
- Introduction to Media
- Global Culture
- Media, Popular Culture and Entertainment
- Film Studies
- Film Production
- Media Representations
- Researching Media