Last Updated: 26 Jun 2025
Mass Communication
Build a strong foundation in communications across multiple media platforms including digital, print and broadcast.
Course details
| Field of study | Media and Design |
| Certification offered |
Diploma in Mass Communication |
Minimum entry requirement
You must meet the respective examination requirements in order for us to consider your application.
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:
|
1-3 |
|
Any 2 other subjects excluding CCA |
1-4 |
| 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:
|
1-6 |
Course 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
- 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
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
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
You may register using the JAE Internet System (JAE-IS). Learn the process and how to apply.
You may apply through the respective polytechnics’ websites. Learn the process and how to apply.
You may register using the JPAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.
You may register using the Poly EAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.
You may register using the PFPAE Portal. Learn the process and how to apply.