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Programme Overview

This media and communications degree encourage students to think and work critically and creatively within a wide range of contemporary media and cultural practices.

  • Awarded by

    Coventry University

  • Academic Level

    Bachelor's Degree

  • Intake months

    xxx

  • Course Duration

    xxx

  • Estimated Course Fees

    xxx

  • Mode of Delivery

    xxx
Overview

Introduction

This media and communications degree encourage students to think and work critically and creatively within a wide range of contemporary media and cultural practices.

Students will be exposed to relevant media theory, build skills in media production and automatically become members of the Student Chapter of Institute of Public Relations of Singapore (IPRS). Student members get to experience industry visits and IPRS hosted events on an annual basis. Students will also have the option of becoming a student member with Singapore Press Club (SPC).

Students will be touching on the key areas of: screen, new and digital media, global and international contexts of media and culture, creative industries, media history and theory, media and cultural research, and media and cultural production.

Course Highlights

  • Learn From Industry Practitioners

    Gain professional insights from our experienced lecturers.

  • Direct Entry to Academic Year 2

    Stand to enjoy module exemptions and possible completion of a UK Honours degree in 16 months with a relevant polytechnic or private diploma qualification.

  • Practical lessons

    Work with Radio and TV equipments at our studios.

  • Double Skillsets

    Learn skills and knowledge across two subject areas.

Student Stories

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    I aspire to be a content creator in the future, and I believe my education at PSB Academy will help me achieve my goal
    Cho Sobin
    Alumni Class of 2023 | School of Business and Management
    Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Media and Communications, Coventry University
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    PSB Academy and Coventry University had given me the opportunity to foster valuable friendships and to step out from my comfort zone one step at a time towards my dream!
    Goh Jia Jun
    Alumni Class of 2021 | School of Business and Management
    Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Media and Communications, Coventry University
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    I would recommend PSB Academy to others who are still on the fence about making their decision.
    Hafiz Khalil
    Alumni Class of 2022 | School of Business and Management
    Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Media and Communications, Coventry University
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    For this, I thank PSBA for making my learning journey there a seamless and fruitful experience.
    Cindy Nguyen
    Alumni Class of 2023 | School of Business and Management
    Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Media and Communications, Coventry University
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Duration

Students will be studying between 2 to 3 modules per trimester and complete within 16* to 28 months.
*Only for students with direct entry to academic year 2.

Lesson Duration

On average 1–3 hours per session; Class-paced

Learning Mode

Blended (City Campus & online)

Modules

Academic Year 1
• Basic Concepts in Media Studies
• Research Methodologies
• Digital Media Communities
• Contemporary Issue in Media Representation
• Student Creative Project
• Academic Practice
• Writing Media Narratives
• Media History – An Introduction
• Academic Writing for Arts and Humanities

Academic Year 2
• Intermediate Concepts in Media Studies
• Contemporary Issues in Media -Socio-Political Discource
• Media and Creative Industries
• Media Industries Event
• Digital Media - Systems and Networks
• Film and Screen Studies
• Academic Writing 2

Academic Year 3
• Critical Concepts in Depth
• Advanced Concepts in Media Studies
• Digital Media – Transnational Identities
• Research D

Intakes

  • March
  • July
  • November

Minimum Class Size

  • 10

Maximum Candidature

  • If the course duration is 1 year, the maximum period of registration is 2 years
  • If the course duration is 2 years, the maximum period of registration is 4 years
  • If the course duration is 3 years, the maximum period of registration is 6 years

Graduation Requirements

Upon successful completion of all required modules, students will be awarded the Bachelor of Arts with Honours in Media and Communications from Coventry University.

Academic Requirements

Entry via Year 1

•Three GCE A-Level subjects which must include a business-related subject such as Business, Economics, Mathematics or similar; or equivalent.

Entry via Year 2

•Polytechnic Diploma in Communications, Media or similar; or

•Diploma/Advanced Diploma in Communications, Media pathway programmes or equivalent, awarded by a recognised private education institution.

Note: Successful completion of the following PSB Academy’s Diploma programmes may be eligible for direct entry into Year 2.

  • Diploma in Graphic Design and Media
  • Diploma in Media and Communication
  • Diploma in Media and Communications (E-Learning)

Entry via Year 3

•Applicants may be eligible for direct entry into Year 3 with a Polytechnic Diploma in a closely related discipline. Such applications will be considered on a case-by-case basis in consultation with Coventry University link tutors.

Applicants with any other non-standard qualifications may apply but will be assessed on a case-by-case basis by PSB Academy and Coventry University.

Minimum Age Requirement

  • 16 years old

English Language Requirements (Language Proficiency)

  • English Language at GCE O-Level at grade C or above; or
  • Successfully complete PSB Academy’s Certificate in English Proficiency Level 5; or]
  • IELTS score of 6.0 overall or equivalent

Course Fees

Singapore-Based Students

  • Course Fee: S$34,923.60 (Academic Year 1 Entry)
  • Course Fee: S$23,282.40
  • Course Fee: S$11,641.20

International Students

  • Course Fee: S$34,923.60 (Academic Year 1 Entry)
  • Course Fee: S$23,282.40 (Academic Year 2 Entry)
  • Course Fee: S$11,641.20 (Academic Year 3 Entry)

Payment Instalments: 4

*T&Cs apply, refer to : https://www.psb-academy.edu.sg/becoming-a-student/promotions

 

Other Mandatory Fees

Singapore-Based Students

  • Application Fee:
    • New Students: S$160.00
    • Progressing Students: Application fee is waived.
  • Student Development and Administration Fee:
    • New Students: S$400.00
    • Progressing Students: S$400.00

International Students

  • Application Fee:
    • New Students: S$490.00
    • Progressing Students: Application fee is waived.
  • Student Development and Administration Fee:
    • New Students: S$1,250.00
    • Progressing Students: S$550.00

Note: All fees are subject to annual revision.

 

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