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Programme Overview
  • Academic Level

    Certificate Course

  • Study Mode

    Full-Time / Part-Time^
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  • Course Duration

    Full-Time: 6 months

  • Intake Months

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

  • Estimated Course Fees

    Full-Time: S$2,964.80

  • Mode of Delivery

    Blended (In-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 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 (In-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

For graduation requirements, please refer here.

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

Full-Time Course Fees

Singapore-based Students

  • Course Fee: S$2,964.80
  • Progressing Student Rate (After Rebate): S$2,668.32

International Students

  • Course Fee: S$5,101.20

View course funding options here.

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$430.00
    • Progressing Students: S$430.00

International Students

  • Application Fee:
    • New Students: S$490.00
    • Progressing Students: Application fee is waived
  • Student Development and Administration Fee:
    • New Students: S$1,280.00
    • Progressing Students: S$580.00

Miscellaneous Fees

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