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Last Updated: 03 Feb 2026

Communications & Media Management

This course exposes you to skills in journalistic writing, digital content creation and media production. Learn to incorporate storytelling with digital communication skills to create strong business narratives.

Course code: T40
Temasek Polytechnic
Admission type: JAE, JPAE, Poly EAE, PFP, DAE
2026 JAE ELR2B2-A net aggregate: 4 - 12
Course duration: 3 years

Applicants with uncontrolled epilepsy or profound hearing loss or severe vision impairment may have difficulties meeting the course requirements and expectations. Interested applicants with these conditions should contact Temasek Polytechnic for more information.

Course details

Field of study
Business and Management
Track/Specialisation

This course offers the following tracks or specialisation:

  • Journalism
  • Integrated Media
Certification offered

Diploma in Communications & Media Management

Learn more about the course

Minimum entry requirement

You must meet the respective examination requirements in order for us to consider your application.

For N(A)-Level students seeking admission through PFP

This course is under the Humanities, Arts, Media and Business cluster.

(Additional requirement) Obtain at least a Grade B for both modules during PFP:

  • English Language & Communication 1
  • English Language & Communication 2
SubjectGrade
English Language Syllabus A1-3
Mathematics Syllabus A / Additional Mathematics1-3

Any 1 relevant subject:

  • Art
  • Geography
  • History
  • Humanities (Social Studies, Geography)
  • Humanities (Social Studies, History)
  • Humanities (Social Studies, Literature in English)
  • Literature in English
  • Principles of Accounts
1-3

Any 2 other subjects excluding CCA

    1-4
    For O-Level students seeking admission through JAE
    SubjectGrade
    English Language1-4
    Additional Mathematics or Mathematics1-7

    Any one of the 1st group of Relevant Subjects for the ELR2B2-A Aggregate Type

    • Art
    • Business Studies
    • Combined Humanities
    • Economics
    • Geography
    • Higher Art
    • Higher Music
    • History
    • Humanities (Social Studies, Literature in English)
    • Humanities (Social Studies, Literature in Chinese)
    • Humanities (Social Studies, Literature in Malay)
    • Humanities (Social Studies, Literature in Tamil)
    • Humanities (Social Studies, History)
    • Humanities (Social Studies, Geography)
    • Intro to Enterprise Development
    • Literature in English
    • Literature in Chinese
    • Literature in Malay
    • Literature in Tamil
    • Media Studies (English)
    • Media Studies (Chinese)
    • Music
    1-6

    Course modules

    Year 1

    Diploma-related modules

    • Business Psychology & Management
    • Business Economics
    • Business Accounting
    • Business Technology and Analytics
    • Media Writing
    • Marketing Fundamentals
    • Journalism Fundamentals
    • Visual Communication
    • Digital Media Fundamentals

    General modules

    • Leadership Fundamentals
    • Sports and Wellness
    • Career Readiness
    • Current Issues and Critical Thinking
    Year 2

    Diploma-related modules

    • Video Production
    • Audio Production
    • Media Research and Analysis
    • Mobile Journalism
    • Digital Content Management
    • Digital and Social Media Marketing

    General modules

    • Global Studies
    • Innovation and Entrepreneurship
    • Effective Communication
    • Professional Communication
    • Sustainability & Climate Action / Guided Learning

    * Students must choose to take either one of these three subjects or Guided Learning.

    Electives

    • Digital Journalism
    • News Centre Management
    • Integrated Media Management
    • Integrated Media Production
    Year 3

    Diploma-related modules

    • Major Project (Communications and Media Management)
    • Media Business and Management
    • Media Law

    General modules

    • Student Internship Programme
    • Career Management
    • Leadership in Action

    Internship

    Internship duration24 weeks
    Internship timeframeYear 3

    Career prospects

    You can explore the following career options upon graduation:

    • Associate Content Strategist
    • Digital Media Executives
    • Journalists
    • Marketing Communications Executives
    • Mediapreneurs
    • Public Relations Executives
    • Radio/TV Producers
    • Social Media Content Creators

    Use resources and interactive tools that are available on MySkillsFuture Portal to explore various education and career pathways.

    How to register

    Joint Admissions Exercise (JAE)

    You may register using the JAE Internet System (JAE-IS). Learn the process and how to apply.

    Joint Polytechnic Admissions Exercise (JPAE)

    You may register using the JPAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.

    Polytechnic Early Admissions Exercise (Poly EAE)

    You may register using the Poly EAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.

    Polytechnic Foundation Programme (PFP)

    You may register using the PFPAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.

    Direct Admissions Exercise (DAE)

    You may apply through the respective polytechnics’ websites. Learn the process and how to apply.