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Last Updated: 26 Jun 2025

Mass Communication

Build a strong foundation in communications across multiple media platforms including digital, print and broadcast.

Course code : R32
Republic Polytechnic
Admission type: JAE , DAE , JPAE , Poly EAE , PFP
2025 JAE ELR2B2-A net aggregate: 13-18
Course duration : 3 years

Course details

Field of study Media and Design
Certification offered

Diploma in Mass Communication

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
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

General modules
  • Innovation and Practice
  • Effective Workplace Communication
  • Critical Thinking and Problem Solving Skills
  • Singapore, the World and I
  • Designing Your Life (Personal Growth I)
  • Designing Your Life (Personal Growth II)
  • Designing Your Life (Future-Ready I)
  • Designing Your Life (Future-Ready II)
  • Design Your Impact
Discipline modules
  • Entrepreneurship
  • Design Thinking for Business Innovation
  • Consumer Behaviour
  • Digital Media Communication
  • Basic Media Writing
  • Media Research & Analytics
  • Media Law and Ethics
  • Media Industry and Businesses
  • Fundamentals of Integrated Marketing Communications
  • Visual Communication
  • Public Relations & Communications Management
  • Video Storytelling & Production
  • Digital Media Content Creation & Management
  • Impact Journalism
  • Advanced Integrated Marketing Communications
  • Advanced Media Writing
  • Media Practicum
  • Business Sustainability Communication
Elective modules

Option A

  • Select Elective modules totalling 12 Modular Credits (MCs) from the List of Electives and/or from the list of modules in applicable Minor Programmes

Option B

  • Select a Minor Programme

Option C

  • Select a CET-based Certificate programme and/or Elective module(s) from the list of modules in applicable Minor Programmes (only for eligible students)

List of Electives:

  • Business Law
  • Data Analytics & Visualisation
  • Multi-Channel Content Marketing
  • Immersive Content Creation
Industry orientation programmes

One-Semester Industry Immersion Programme

  • Project

And select one module from the list below:

  • Industry Immersion Programme
  • Entrepreneurship Immersion Programme
  • Corporate Innovation Immersion Programme

Internship

Internship duration 20 weeks
Internship timeframe Year 3

Career prospects

You can explore the following career options upon graduation:

  • Advertising Executive
  • Assistant Producer
  • Digital Content Creator
  • Journalist/Writer
  • Public Relations Executive
  • Social Media Executive
  • Corporate Communications Executive
  • Marketing Communications Executive

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.