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Mass CommunicationThe Diploma in Mass Communication programme aims to provide students with the necessary theoretical knowledge in the interdisciplinary fields of mass communication, journalism, film, and multimedia as well as the practical aspects of these areas so as to provide career opportunities in the mass media, commercial, financial and information system sectors of the economy.
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Foundation Modules
- Strategies for Academic Success
- Business Communication
- Introduction to Information Technology
- Introduction to Mass Communication
Core Modules (select any three)
- Foundations of Writing
- Advertising and Public Relations
- Web Production
- Documentary
- Media Communication and Technology
- Introduction to Media
- Animation for Digital Production
- Legal and Ethical Issues for Journalists
- Introduction to Screen Theories
Course Assessment
Examinations, assignments, projects, presentations, class tests, and/or practical tests.
Graduation Requirements
Students who successfully complete and pass the modules stipulated in the course structure will be awarded the Diploma in Mass Communication from TMC Academy.
Age
16 years old
Academic Qualification
Any of the following or equivalent:
- Obtained at least a C6 at GCE O level in any 1 subjects
- NITEC or Higher NITEC
- Integrated Programme (1 passes at a level equivalent to Secondary 4 )
- TMC Certificate in Tertiary Foundation Programme
English Proficiency
Any of the following or equivalent:
- At least a C6 at GCE O level English
- Completed TMC Certificate in Tertiary Foundation Programme
- Completed a prior Diploma where medium of instruction is English
- Pass an English online test and an interview with the Dean / HOD / designate
Mature Candidates
≥ 30 years old with 8 years of work experience
Age
16 years old
Academic Qualification
Completed Secondary Education or Year 9
English Proficiency
Any of the following or equivalent:
- IELTS 5.0
- TOEFL (Paper) ≥ 500
- TOEFL (Computer) ≥ 175
- TOEFL (Internet) ≥ 60
- TOEIC ≥ 500
- Completed TMC Certificate in Tertiary Foundation Programme
- Completed a prior Diploma where the medium of instruction is English
- Attend and pass Certificate in English up to Advanced 1 level
Mature Candidates
≥ 30 years old with 8 years of work experience
Course Fee
Part-Time: $5,518
Administrative Fee
(New Student / TMC’s Existing / Local Transfer Student)
All the course fees stated below are inclusive of course materials, examination fee and lab fee unless stated otherwise. Repeat fees and other administrative fees are listed in the Miscellaneous Fee List.
Application Fee
$107.00
Fee Protection Scheme Fee
0.75% of (Course Fee less grant + Medical Insurance) OR $25 whichever is higher + prevailing GST of 7%
Medical Insurance Fee
Course duration less than 12 months: $85.60
Course duration more than 12 months: $171.20
All fees indicated are in Singapore Dollars (SGD)
English
Chinese (Simplified)