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Last Updated: 26 Jun 2025

Mass Communication

To prepare our students for a career in the media industry by offering a robust broad-based curriculum covering integrated marketing communications, design, journalism, radio, TV, and social media.

Course code : N67
Ngee Ann Polytechnic
Admission type: JAE , DAE , JPAE , Poly EAE , PFP
2025 JAE ELR2B2-A net aggregate: 4-11
Course duration : 3 years

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Course details

Field of study Media and Design
Certification offered

Diploma in Mass Communication
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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
Subject Grade
English Language Syllabus A 1-3
Mathematics Syllabus A / Additional Mathematics 1-3

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
Subject Grade
English Language 1-4
Additional Mathematics or Mathematics 1-7

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
  • Media Writing & Storytelling
  • Introduction to Film & Media
  • Integrated Marketing Communications
  • Motion Graphics
  • Advertising
  • Fundamentals of Reporting
  • Public Relations
  • Radio Production 1
  • Video Production
  • Visual Communication
  • Career and Professional Preparation I
  • Health and Wellness
  • Exploring Contemporary Issues
  • English Language Express (for selected students)
Year 2
  • Content Marketing
  • Contemporary Media Issues
  • Digital Journalism
  • Digital Marketing & Analytics
  • Interaction Design
  • Feature Writing
  • Radio Production 2
  • Studio Production
  • User Experience Design
  • Career and Professional Preparation II
  • World Issues: A Singapore Perspective
Year 3
  • Media Entrepreneurship
  • Capstone Project
  • Internship
  • Project ID: Connecting the Dots

Internship

Internship duration 16 weeks
Internship timeframe Year 3
Internship period Mar to Aug, or Sep to Feb

Career prospects

You can explore the following career options upon graduation:

  • Marketing Communications Executive
  • Content Producer
  • Corporate Communications Executive
  • Content Commissioning Executive
  • Journalist
  • Producer
  • Presenter
  • Advertising Executive
  • Public Relations Executive
  • Researcher
  • UX/UI Designer
  • UX Writer
  • Copywriter
  • Social Media Content Specialist

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.

Direct Admissions Exercise (DAE)

You may apply through the respective polytechnics’ websites. 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.