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Bachelor of Mass Communication with Public Relations

Singapore, Singapore
1.33 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Mass Communication with Public Relations (Top-up) is a full-time, On-campus bachelor degree taught in Singapore in partnership with Northumbria University.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: no
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (0 year): no
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Develop foundational knowledge and practical skills related to Mass Communication with Public Relations.

Career outcomes

Communication Manager
Communication Specialist
Internal Communications Executive
Executive Journalist
Marketing Specialist
PR Specialist

Curriculum

Full-time 16-month programme of 5 (with exemptions) or 11 modules. Covers Cultural Identities on Screen
Media Cultures
Media Events
Media Industries
Media Methodologies
Researching Audiences
Cinema and Society
Current Affairs in Public Relations
Media Dissertation. Assessed through coursework
Projects and examinations.

Entry requirements

Academic

Year 2 entry with a Kaplan or polytechnic diploma or BTEC HNC; Year 3 entry with an advanced diploma on some programmes; Other diplomas case by case; Northumbria University decides.

Accepted academic background

Kaplan Diploma, Polytechnic Diploma or other equivalent Diploma (admission to Year 2 or Year 3 of the degree, Final decision by the partner university); Minimum age 18; Bridging modules may be required

Language tests

IELTS 6.0
TOEFL PBT 600

Documents you’ll need

Academic transcripts
Identification document
Application form
Language proficiency evidence where applicable

How to apply

Check entry requirements. Apply at least 6 weeks before the intake (). Submit the application form (fee S$523.to a Kaplan overseas or in-country representative. It includes the Student's Pass application
Which Kaplan files with ICA. Receive the letter of offer
Student contract and eForm. Sign and return them to accept
Then pay as advised. The ICA In-Principle Approval letter serves as the entry visa where required. Attend the compulsory Reporting Day and orientation to collect the Student's Pass.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$22,146 SGD
Application fee	$523 SGD
Deposit	$0 SGD

Program details

Campus	Kaplan City Campus @ Wilkie Edge
Faculty or school	Communication and Media
Department	Mass Communication with Public Relations
Teaching language	English
Credit value	120
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	0 year
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
May 2027
Apply by
31 Jan 2027
79 days left
Program starts
November 2027
Apply by
3 Aug 2027
263 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 1.33 years.