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Programme Overview
  • Academic Level

    Certificate Course

  • Study Mode

    Full-Time

  • Course Duration

    6 months

  • Intake Months

    Jan, Feb, Apr, May, Jul, Aug, Oct, Nov

  • Estimated Course Fees

    S$2,964.80

  • Mode of Delivery

    Blended (City Campus & Online)

Introduction

Our Certificate in Media and Communications provides a strong foundation in media studies, mass communications, and new media.​

​By the end of this course, you will:​

  • Gain a comprehensive understanding of media and communication principles​
  • Develop media production skills applicable to the creative industries​
  • Understand mass communication and the role of mass media in culture​
  • Have the opportunity to progress to diploma and degree programs through our academic pathways​

O-Level or ITE graduates have a clear academic progression pathway towards a degree at PSB Academy, starting with a Certificate programme. Upon successful completion of a Certificate, you can choose to further your studies with a PSB Academy Diploma, and subsequently a Degree programme with one of our university partners.*

*Subject to university's approval.

Course Highlights

  • Pathway to a Bachelor's Degree

    Progress to our Diploma and subsequently a Bachelor’s degree with one of our university partners (subject to university approval).

  • 6-Month Course

    Complete 5 modules and learn about mass communication and media production.

  • 100% Coursework

    Assessed through coursework and online quizzes, with no written examinations.

  • Learn from Industry Practitioners

    Benefit from the expertise of lecturers who bring industry knowledge into the classroom.

Duration

Students will be studying 5 modules, and are expected to complete the course within 6 months.

Learning Mode

Blended (City Campus & online)

Modules

  • Academic Reading and Writing 1
  • Effective Communication Skills
  • Foundations of Communication Studies
  • Introduction to Media Production
  • Study Skill Strategies

The delivery of modules is subject to change and may not follow the sequence as shown above.
Read more about the modules here.

Lesson Duration
On average 2 - 3 hours per session

Intakes

  • January
  • February
  • April
  • May
  • July
  • August
  • October
  • November

Minimum Class Size
8

Modes of Assessment
Assessment of this programme include assignments, projects and online quizzes.

Maximum Candidature
18 months

Graduation Requirements

In order to graduate and progress to our Diploma programmes, students have to:

  • complete and pass the modules stipulated in the course structure
  • fulfil attendance requirement

Academic Requirements

  • Obtained at least a pass grade at GCE ‘O’ Level in any 1 subject or equivalent; OR
  • NITEC/Higher Nitec OR
  • Mature candidates (≥ 30 years old with 8 years’ work experience); OR
  • Candidates with other qualifications will be considered as case-by-case basis

Minimum Age Requirement

  • 15 years old

English Language Requirement

  • GCE ‘O’ level English (grade 1 to 7) or equivalent; OR
  • IELTS score of 5.5; OR
  • PSB Academy’s Certificate in English Proficiency Level 5; OR
  • PSB Academy English Proficiency Test; OR
  • An equivalent English language qualification

International Qualifications

Course Fees

Singapore-based Students

  • Course Fee: S$2,921.20
  • Progressing Student Rate (After Rebate): S$2,629.08

International Students

  • Course Fee: S$4,926.80

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

Miscellaneous Fees

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