Overview
In a relentlessly volatile media landscape shaped by technological advances and content proliferation, media professionals must be agile to keep pace with constant change.
Today, content is king, holding court on digital platforms that reach millions of people every day. The challenge for organisations in this age is to harness the power of content and wield it strategically to communicate effectively with their stakeholders.
The Master of Social Sciences in Communication at the National University of Singapore recognises that competency gap in the market, and is proud to be the first graduate programme to fill that void.
We provide mentorship to groom our students into leaders in the digital field, and equip our graduates with cutting-edge expertise to firmly grasp the essence of data in their communication plans.
Why This Programme?
Reach for the stars while standing on the shoulders of giants, by learning from leading figures in the media industry through an integrated mentorship programme.
Tap on the strengths of the first graduate degree programme in Asia to focus on digital communication and leadership by shining a spotlight on new media and communication leadership, digital marketing, and data analytics.
Acquire job skills that are critical for success in the industry through a curriculum that examines and tackles current and emerging trends like those identified by the Singapore Government’s SkillsFuture Skills Framework for Media.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Strategic Communication
- Data and Communication
- Global Media Communication
- Digital communication
- Leadership
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Language
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Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- Singapore, Singapore
Disciplines
Communication Studies View 3 other Masters in Communication Studies in SingaporeWhat students do after studying
Academic requirements
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Bachelor's Degree (preferably with Honours: Merit/Second Class and above) in a related discipline, or equivalent (e.g. a four-year Bachelor’s degree with at least an average grade of B or equivalent).
- For holders of undergraduate qualifications other than a Bachelor's Degree with Honours (see above), two years of relevant industry experience.
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Tuition Fees
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Applies to youNon-residents37131 SGD / year≈ 37131 SGD / year -
Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents37131 SGD / year≈ 37131 SGD / year
Additional Details
- S$37,131.50 (excluding GST) /
- S$40,473.34 (including 9% GST)
Living costs
Singapore
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
- All Singaporeans and Singapore PRs (non-NUS alumni) will receive a 10% tuition fee rebate.
- All NUS alumni will receive a 15% tuition fee rebate.
- MOC Study Awards in the amount of S$10,000 may be offered on a merit basis to selected candidates who are successfully admitted into the programme (Singapore Citizens, Singapore Permanent Residents).
- Communications and New Media Partial Scholarship in the amount of S$10,000 may be offered on a merit basis to selected candidates who are successfully admitted into the programme (Citizens of ASEAN member countries).
- Communications and New Media ASEAN Postgraduate Scholarship, which will provide a full waiver of tuition fees, may be offered on merit basis to one selected candidate from ASEAN who is successfully admitted into the programme.
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