International Foundation Diploma in Mass Communications (MDIS)

Full-time

Course Information

Course Type
Full-time
Fees (Local Students)
S$6,696.00
Fees (Foreign Students)
S$7,560.00
Other Fees
Non-Tuition Fees (inclusive of 8% GST): S$200.00 - S$376.00 (local) / S$805.00 – S$915.00 (international), Application Fees: S$162.00 (local) / S$486.00 (international)
Duration
7 months
Intake Months
April, July, October
Programme Grant
Visit course website for Financial Assistance Scheme
Class Schedule
Information not provided by school.
Assessment Method
Coursework and examination

Description

The International Foundation Diploma in Mass Communications has been specially designed to:

  • Equip participants with more in-depth understanding of specialised Mass Communications subjects in the Print, Broadcast, Advertising and Public Relations
  • Enhance the effectiveness of students’ practical skills and techniques through action-based training
  • Enable participants to pursue an undergraduate degree in the field of Mass Communications

Entry Requirements

Applicants must be of age 14 and above and meet at least one of the following requirements:

  • At least 1 GCE 'O' Level Pass OR
  • NITEC / Higher NITEC Qualifications OR
  • International applicants must have completed 10 years of formal Education. OR
  • Mature candidates (≥30 years old with 8 years relevant work experience) OR
  • At least 1 IGCSE Level Pass

English Language Requirements

Applicants must meet at least one of the stated English Language requirements :

  • C6 pass in English at GCE ‘O’ level or equivalent OR
  • Achieve a minimum band of 5.5 in IELTS or equivalent OR
  • A Pass in MDIS English Entrance Test (EET) OR
  • MDIS Professional Certificate in English OR
  • 1 IGCSE Level Pass (either English 1st language or 2nd language) OR
  • Online English Placement Test conducted by MDIS OR
  • Achieve a minimum score of 85 and above in Duolingo English Test

Student Pass Application

International students are required to apply for a student pass if he/she wishes to study full-time in Singapore. Please visit https://www.mdis.edu.sg/student-pass-application for detailed information.

Career Opportunities

Information not available

Modules

  • The Dynamics of Mass Communications
  • Media and Marketing Communications
  • Media Production Portfolio
  • Writing for Media Communication
  • Media Experiences

The average lecturer/student ratio is 1 : 100 (lecture)

The average lecturer/student ratio is 1 : 40 (tutorial)

Assessment Methods

Modules will be assessed through a combination of coursework and examinations depending on the individual module objectives. The proportion of marks attributed to coursework and final examinations is subject to the discretion of individual lecturers and varies according to different modules.

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