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Diploma of Mass Communications

Management Development Institute of Singapore

  • Singapore, Singapore
  • 0.58 years
  • English
  • Hybrid
  • Diploma

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Management Development Institute of Singapore campus

About the program

A seven-month blended higher diploma covering print, Broadcast, Advertising and public relations.

Program highlights

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

What you will learn

  • Develop foundational and applied knowledge of Mass Communications Higher Diploma. Strengthen analytical and communication skills relevant to the field. Apply learning through appropriate academic activities.

Career outcomes

  • Broadcast media
  • Corporate communication
  • Content strategy
  • Public relations
  • Media consultancy

Curriculum

  • Seven-month blended programme covering print media structure and practice
  • Media ethics and law
  • Advertising strategic planning and management
  • Broadcast media
  • Mass media research
  • Public relations planning and management
  • And a graduation project. Hands-on learning includes projects
  • Workshops and internship elements.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Age 16-17+
  • 2 GCE A Levels or 1 A Level
  • An MDIS International Foundation Diploma
  • A recognised foundation diploma
  • 12 years of formal education for international applicants (Professional Diploma: 1 O Level/IGCSE pass or 10 years)
  • Or mature candidates (30+ with 8 years of work experience).

Accepted academic background

Age 16+; 2 GCE A Levels at grade E, A relevant MDIS International Foundation Diploma, A diploma from a recognised polytechnic or other PEI, 12 years of formal education for international applicants, Or mature candidates (30+ with 8 years of work experience). IT programmes also need O Level Mathematics C6 or the MDIS Mathematics Entrance Test.

Language tests

  • IELTS 5.5
  • Duolingo 95

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic transcripts
  • Completed application form
  • Identification document
  • Language proficiency evidence if requested
  • Additional program-specific supporting documents if requested

How to apply

  1. Check the entry requirements for your level and course page on mdis.edu.sg (apply at least 2 months before the start date). Complete the MDIS International Student Application Form and ICA e-Form 16 and pay the SGD 490.50 application fee. Submit passport copy and photo
  2. Birth certificate
  3. Certified education results
  4. English proof
  5. Proof of funds (Master: study plan). Await the MDIS decision and ICA In-Principle Approval (about 4 weeks). Pay ICA SGD 90 and collect the Student's Pass in person after the medical report. On the official website.

Other costs

Tuition per year$11,118 SGD
Application fee$491 SGD
Deposit$500 SGD

Program details

CampusStirling Road Campus
Faculty or schoolSchool of Media and Communications
DepartmentHigher Diploma in Mass Communications
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value_
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay0 year
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Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    January 2027

    Applications closed

    2 Nov 2026

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    3 Dec 2026

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    2 Aug 2027

    261 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 0.58 years.