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Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Mass Communication with Public Relations
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Overview
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Overview
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About the Programme
The Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Mass Communication with Public Relations (Top-up) programme is a Direct Honours Degree programme with dual specialisations offered by the Faculty of Arts, Design, and Social Sciences, Northumbria University.
Salary Guide
Communication Manager | Average Salary Annually: S$93,059
Communication Specialist | Average Salary Annually: S$67,525
Executive Journalist | Average Salary Annually: S$66,916
Marketing Specialist | Average Salary Annually: S$52,139
PR Specialist | Average Salary Annually: S$50,790
Internal Communications Executive | Average Salary Annually: S$50,062Source: sg.indeed.com/career (accurate as of 20 May 2024)
Graduation & Degree Awarded
Students who successfully complete and pass the modules stipulated in the programme structure will be awarded the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Mass Communication with Public Relations from Northumbria University, United Kingdom.
The Degree will be the same as that awarded to the on-campus graduates in the United Kingdom.
Key factsDuration16 months / 8 monthsIntake MonthYear 2 Entry: May & November / Year 3 Entry: February & AugustNumber Of Modules5 (with exemptions) or 11Mode Of DeliveryBlended LearningAssessment100% assignment-based Degree with no examsCareer OpportunitiesCommunication ManagerCommunication SpecialistInternal Communications ExecutiveExecutive JournalistMarketing SpecialistPR Specialist -
About the Programme
The Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Mass Communication with Public Relations (Top-up) programme is a Direct Honours Degree programme with dual specialisations offered by the Faculty of Arts, Design, and Social Sciences, Northumbria University.
Salary Guide
Communication Manager | Average Salary Annually: S$93,059
Communication Specialist | Average Salary Annually: S$67,525
Executive Journalist | Average Salary Annually: S$66,916
Marketing Specialist | Average Salary Annually: S$52,139
PR Specialist | Average Salary Annually: S$50,790
Internal Communications Executive | Average Salary Annually: S$50,062Source: sg.indeed.com/career (accurate as of 20 May 2024)
Graduation & Degree Awarded
Students who successfully complete and pass the modules stipulated in the programme structure will be awarded the Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Mass Communication with Public Relations from Northumbria University, United Kingdom.
The Degree will be the same as that awarded to the on-campus graduates in the United Kingdom.
Key factsDuration16 months / 8 monthsIntake MonthYear 2 Entry: May & November / Year 3 Entry: February & AugustNumber Of Modules5 (with exemptions) or 11Mode Of Delivery100% In-personAssessment100% assignment-based Degree with no examsCareer OpportunitiesCommunication ManagerCommunication SpecialistInternal Communications ExecutiveExecutive JournalistMarketing SpecialistPR Specialist
Ranking & Accreditation
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Intakes
There are 2 intakes per year.
CommencementYear 2 Entry
- May
- November
Year 3 Entry
- February
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August
Please contact our programme consultant to obtain a copy of the class schedule.
Minimum Class Size-
20 students
Minimum class size is subject to change and approval by the University and Kaplan Higher Education Academy.
Class may commence with fewer students than indicated above, depending on resource availability. If there are changes to the scheduled commencement date, you will be informed at least 1 week before the scheduled date.
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Intakes
There are 2 intakes per year.
Commencement- May
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November
Please contact our programme consultant to obtain a copy of the class schedule.
Minimum Class Size-
20 students
Minimum class size is subject to change and approval by the University and Kaplan Higher Education Academy.
Class may commence with fewer students than indicated above, depending on resource availability. If there are changes to the scheduled commencement date, you will be informed at least 1 week before the scheduled date.
Modules
- Cultural Identities on Screen
- Media Cultures
- Media Events
- Media Industries
- Media Methodologies
- Researching Audiences
- Cinema and Society
- Current Affairs in Public Relations
- Media Dissertation
- Promotional Writing
- Public Relations in Context
Applicants with Northumbria University-recognised Kaplan Advanced Diplomas or private Advanced Diplomas will be exempted from Year 2 of the programme and can gain entry to Year 3 of the programme.
Click here for module descriptions.
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Admission CriteriaAcademic Requirements
This Degree programme accepts a wide range of qualifications, which include:
Year 2 Entry
- Polytechnic Diploma
- Kaplan Diploma
- Other private Diplomas or foreign qualifications will be assessed on a case-by-case basis
Year 3 Entry
- Kaplan Diploma and relevant work experience on a case-by-case basis
- Kaplan Advanced Diploma in relevant subject area
- Polytechnic Diploma or other Diplomas1 and relevant work experience on a case-by-case basis
- Other equivalent Advanced Diploma or Diploma2 in relevant subject area
1Equivalent to RQF Level 4
2Equivalent to RQF Level 5English Language RequirementsYear 2 Entry
- GCE O-Level English language subject (Grade C6 and above); OR
- IELTS 6.0 or equivalent
- For more information, please click here.
Year 3 Entry
- GCE O-Level English language subject (Grade C6 and above); OR
- IELTS 6.5 or equivalent
- For more information, please click here.
In all cases, the final decision on admission to the programme rests with the University.
Work Experience- When required, work experience will be applied as part of the admissions process. Any work experience assessment and related admissions decisions will be conducted by the University, and lead to the recognition of the achievement of learning outcomes and the award of University Credit
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Admission CriteriaAcademic Requirements
This Degree programme accepts a wide range of qualifications, which include:
Year 2 Entry
- Polytechnic Diploma
- Kaplan Diploma
- Other private Diplomas or foreign qualifications will be assessed on a case-by-case basis
Year 3 Entry
- Kaplan Diploma and relevant work experience on a case-by-case basis
- Kaplan Advanced Diploma in relevant subject area
- Polytechnic Diploma or other Diplomas1 and relevant work experience on a case-by-case basis
- Other equivalent Advanced Diploma or Diploma2 in relevant subject area
1Equivalent to RQF Level 4
2Equivalent to RQF Level 5English Language RequirementsYear 2 Entry
- GCE O-Level English language subject (Grade C6 and above); OR
- IELTS 6.0 or equivalent
- For more information, please click here.
Year 3 Entry
- GCE O-Level English language subject (Grade C6 and above); OR
- IELTS 6.5 or equivalent
- For more information, please click here.
In all cases, the final decision on admission to the programme rests with the University.
Work Experience- When required, work experience will be applied as part of the admissions process. Any work experience assessment and related admissions decisions will be conducted by the University, and lead to the recognition of the achievement of learning outcomes and the award of University Credit
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Fees
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Local ApplicantsApply Now
Part-time (Local Applicants) – Click here to apply online.
Course FeeTuition Fee
The total tuition fee covers university registration, lectures/tutorials/workshops and main assessments such as assignments/tests/examinations/projects (where applicable), programme materials in digital format, Degree (if earned) and transcript.
S$15,679.65 payable in 3 instalments
(5 modules)Fee inclusive of 9% GST
Receive a S$500 referral incentive when you recommend a friend to enrol in our Degree programme*
*Click here for Terms and Conditions for Rebates and Offers.
Non-Refundable Application Fee
S$239.80
Fee inclusive of 9% GSTStudent Development Fee
S$283.40*
Fee inclusive of 9% GST*Payment for this fee will be included in the first instalment.
The Student Development Fee covers the provision of a comprehensive range of initiatives aimed at enhancing the career and industry-readiness of Kaplan students, such as programmes aimed at improving interpersonal skills, technical and digital skills, as well as career advisory and job matching services. More details can be found here.
Payment OptionsPayment Counter Operating Hours:
Wilkie Edge Campus, Level 2, Payment Counter Operating Hours:
9am – 8pm (Mondays to Fridays)
9am – 3pm (Saturdays)Christmas Eve and New Year Eve: 9am to 1pm
(Closed on Sundays, Public Holidays and Chinese New Year Eve)
SingPost SAM Kiosk/Mobile App/Web:
For New Students
New students who wish to pay their application fee or their 1st instalment of the programme fee via SAM mobile app, web or kiosk can contact the programme consultant for assistance.
Download SAM mobile app:
Google Playstore
Apple AppstoreOnline payment website:
https://mysam.singpost.com/webhomeCredit Card 0% Interest Instalment Payment:
Payment to be made at the Payment Counter:
- 6/12 months – DBS/POSB/OCBC/Standard Chartered Bank/UOB
- 6/12/24 months – AMEX/Maybank
Online Instalment Payment Plan (IPP):
- 6/12 months – AMEX/OCBC/Standard Chartered Bank
Education Loan:
Choose from flexible repayment schemes through the Maybank Education Loan or OCBC Frank Education Loan.
Maybank Education Loan
- Standard Repayment
1. Begin monthly instalments (principal and interest) once your loan is disbursed. - Partial Repayment
1. Make partial instalments for up to 3 years or until the end of your programme, whichever is earlier.
2. Standard monthly instalments (principal and interest) will commence thereafter. - Interest Servicing
1. Pay only interest for up to 3 years or until the end of your programme, whichever is earlier.
2. Standard monthly instalments (principal and interest) will commence thereafter. - Flexible repayment options with a tenure of up to 8 years.
- Terms and conditions apply, subject to the bank’s approval.
OCBC Frank Education Loan
- Standard - Principal & Interest
1. Pay your monthly instalments (principal + interest) once your loan is disbursed. - Graduated - Interest first*
1. Pay only interest while studying.
2. Start paying principal + interest after graduation. - Graduated Plus - Interest first plus 1 Year*
1. Pay only Interest while studying + 1 year after graduation.
2. Pay principal + interest from third year onwards. -
Terms and conditions apply, subject to the bank’s approval.
*For Graduated and Graduated Plus, the loan tenure includes the period of study.
For assistance, please contact your programme consultant or click here to get in touch with the loan officers.
Cheque Payment (Singapore banks only):
Cheque should be made payable to “Kaplan Higher Education Academy Pte Ltd”.
Flywire (for International Students):
For international students making overseas remittance payments through Flywire, please make payment via https://flywire-pay.kaplan.com.sg/#/ (application and programme fees only).
Interbank Transfer/Telegraphic Transfer:
Students can make application fee and programme fee payments via Interbank Transfer or Telegraphic Transfer.
Kaplan Higher Education Academy
Bank account details:
Bank name: DBS Bank
Bank address: 12 Marina Boulevard, DBS Asia Central, Marina Bay Financial Centre Tower 3, Singapore 018982
Beneficiary’s name: Kaplan Higher Education Academy Pte Ltd
Bank code: 7171
Branch code: 001
Account no.: 001-900452-7
Swift code: DBSSSGSGImportant Note:
- Please fill in the “Payment description” column with your Invoice details and Student CT number which can be found in the student contract.
- If you wish to make an application fee payment via this method, please contact your programme consultant to acquire your Student CT number.
- For new students: please sign the student contract prior to making the transfer and provide a screenshot of your payment confirmation (including hard copy payment slips, if any) with your CT number to your programme consultant.
- For existing students: please provide a screenshot of your payment confirmation (including hard copy payment slips, if any) to [email protected] or call 6496 5661 for assistance.
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Fees
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Local ApplicantsApply Now
Full-time (Local Applicants) – Click here to apply online.
Course FeeTuition Fee
The total tuition fee covers university registration, lectures/tutorials/workshops and main assessments such as assignments/tests/examinations/projects (where applicable), programme materials in digital format, Degree (if earned) and transcript.
S$23,920.05 payable in 6 instalments
Fee inclusive of 9% GSTReceive a S$500 referral incentive when you recommend a friend to enrol in our Degree programme*
*Click here for Terms and Conditions for Rebates and Offers.
Non-Refundable Application Fee
S$239.80
Fee inclusive of 9% GSTStudent Development Fee
S$283.40*
Fee inclusive of 9% GST*Payment for this fee will be included in the first instalment.
The Student Development Fee covers the provision of a comprehensive range of initiatives aimed at enhancing the career and industry-readiness of Kaplan students, such as programmes aimed at improving interpersonal skills, technical and digital skills, as well as career advisory and job matching services. More details can be found here.
Payment OptionsPayment Counter Operating Hours:
Wilkie Edge Campus, Level 2, Payment Counter Operating Hours:
9am – 8pm (Mondays to Fridays)
9am – 3pm (Saturdays)Christmas Eve and New Year Eve: 9am to 1pm
(Closed on Sundays, Public Holidays and Chinese New Year Eve)
SingPost SAM Kiosk/Mobile App/Web:
For New Students
New students who wish to pay their application fee or their 1st instalment of the programme fee via SAM mobile app, web or kiosk can contact the programme consultant for assistance.
Download SAM mobile app:
Google Playstore
Apple AppstoreOnline payment website:
https://mysam.singpost.com/webhomeCredit Card 0% Interest Instalment Payment:
Payment to be made at the Payment Counter:
- 6/12 months – DBS/POSB/OCBC/Standard Chartered Bank/UOB
- 6/12/24 months – AMEX/Maybank
Online Instalment Payment Plan (IPP):
- 6/12 months – AMEX/OCBC/Standard Chartered Bank
Education Loan:
Choose from flexible repayment schemes through the Maybank Education Loan or OCBC Frank Education Loan.
Maybank Education Loan
- Standard Repayment
1. Begin monthly instalments (principal and interest) once your loan is disbursed. - Partial Repayment
1. Make partial instalments for up to 3 years or until the end of your programme, whichever is earlier.
2. Standard monthly instalments (principal and interest) will commence thereafter. - Interest Servicing
1. Pay only interest for up to 3 years or until the end of your programme, whichever is earlier.
2. Standard monthly instalments (principal and interest) will commence thereafter. - Flexible repayment options with a tenure of up to 8 years.
- Terms and conditions apply, subject to the bank’s approval.
OCBC Frank Education Loan
- Standard - Principal & Interest
1. Pay your monthly instalments (principal + interest) once your loan is disbursed. - Graduated - Interest first*
1. Pay only interest while studying.
2. Start paying principal + interest after graduation. - Graduated Plus - Interest first plus 1 Year*
1. Pay only Interest while studying + 1 year after graduation.
2. Pay principal + interest from third year onwards. -
Terms and conditions apply, subject to the bank’s approval.
*For Graduated and Graduated Plus, the loan tenure includes the period of study.
For assistance, please contact your programme consultant or click here to get in touch with the loan officers.
Cheque Payment (Singapore banks only):
Cheque should be made payable to “Kaplan Higher Education Academy Pte Ltd”.
Flywire (for International Students):
For international students making overseas remittance payments through Flywire, please make payment via https://flywire-pay.kaplan.com.sg/#/ (application and programme fees only).
Interbank Transfer/Telegraphic Transfer:
Students can make application fee and programme fee payments via Interbank Transfer or Telegraphic Transfer.
Kaplan Higher Education Academy
Bank account details:
Bank name: DBS Bank
Bank address: 12 Marina Boulevard, DBS Asia Central, Marina Bay Financial Centre Tower 3, Singapore 018982
Beneficiary’s name: Kaplan Higher Education Academy Pte Ltd
Bank code: 7171
Branch code: 001
Account no.: 001-900452-7
Swift code: DBSSSGSGImportant Note:
- Please fill in the “Payment description” column with your Invoice details and Student CT number which can be found in the student contract.
- If you wish to make an application fee payment via this method, please contact your programme consultant to acquire your Student CT number.
- For new students: please sign the student contract prior to making the transfer and provide a screenshot of your payment confirmation (including hard copy payment slips, if any) with your CT number to your programme consultant.
- For existing students: please provide a screenshot of your payment confirmation (including hard copy payment slips, if any) to [email protected] or call 6496 5661 for assistance.
-
International ApplicantsApply Now
Full-time (International Applicants) – Click here to apply online.
Course FeeTuition Fee
The total tuition fee covers university registration, lectures/tutorials/workshops and main assessments such as assignments/tests/examinations/projects (where applicable), programme materials in digital format, Degree (if earned) and transcript.
S$29,528.10 payable in 2 instalments
Fee inclusive of 9% GSTNon-Refundable Application Fee
S$523.20
Fee inclusive of 9% GSTAdministration Fee
S$1,199*
Fee inclusive of 9% GST*Includes application for Kaplan Student Access Card, Student’s Pass, Fee Protection Scheme and Medical Insurance.
Payment OptionsPayment Counter Operating Hours:
Wilkie Edge Campus, Level 2, Payment Counter Operating Hours:
9am – 8pm (Mondays to Fridays)
9am – 3pm (Saturdays)Christmas Eve and New Year Eve: 9am to 1pm
(Closed on Sundays, Public Holidays and Chinese New Year Eve)
SingPost SAM Kiosk/Mobile App/Web:
For New Students
New students who wish to pay their application fee or their 1st instalment of the programme fee via SAM mobile app, web or kiosk can contact the programme consultant for assistance.
Download SAM mobile app:
Google Playstore
Apple AppstoreOnline payment website:
https://mysam.singpost.com/webhomeCredit Card 0% Interest Instalment Payment:
Payment to be made at the Payment Counter:
- 6/12 months – DBS/POSB/OCBC/Standard Chartered Bank/UOB
- 6/12/24 months – AMEX/Maybank
Online Instalment Payment Plan (IPP):
- 6/12 months – AMEX/OCBC/Standard Chartered Bank
Education Loan:
Choose from flexible repayment schemes through the Maybank Education Loan or OCBC Frank Education Loan.
Maybank Education Loan
- Standard Repayment
1. Begin monthly instalments (principal and interest) once your loan is disbursed. - Partial Repayment
1. Make partial instalments for up to 3 years or until the end of your programme, whichever is earlier.
2. Standard monthly instalments (principal and interest) will commence thereafter. - Interest Servicing
1. Pay only interest for up to 3 years or until the end of your programme, whichever is earlier.
2. Standard monthly instalments (principal and interest) will commence thereafter. - Flexible repayment options with a tenure of up to 8 years.
- Terms and conditions apply, subject to the bank’s approval.
OCBC Frank Education Loan
- Standard - Principal & Interest
1. Pay your monthly instalments (principal + interest) once your loan is disbursed. - Graduated - Interest first*
1. Pay only interest while studying.
2. Start paying principal + interest after graduation. - Graduated Plus - Interest first plus 1 Year*
1. Pay only Interest while studying + 1 year after graduation.
2. Pay principal + interest from third year onwards. -
Terms and conditions apply, subject to the bank’s approval.
*For Graduated and Graduated Plus, the loan tenure includes the period of study.
For assistance, please contact your programme consultant or click here to get in touch with the loan officers.
Cheque Payment (Singapore banks only):
Cheque should be made payable to “Kaplan Higher Education Academy Pte Ltd”.
Flywire (for International Students):
For international students making overseas remittance payments through Flywire, please make payment via https://flywire-pay.kaplan.com.sg/#/ (application and programme fees only).
Interbank Transfer/Telegraphic Transfer:
Students can make application fee and programme fee payments via Interbank Transfer or Telegraphic Transfer.
Kaplan Higher Education Academy
Bank account details:
Bank name: DBS Bank
Bank address: 12 Marina Boulevard, DBS Asia Central, Marina Bay Financial Centre Tower 3, Singapore 018982
Beneficiary’s name: Kaplan Higher Education Academy Pte Ltd
Bank code: 7171
Branch code: 001
Account no.: 001-900452-7
Swift code: DBSSSGSGImportant Note:
- Please fill in the “Payment description” column with your Invoice details and Student CT number which can be found in the student contract.
- If you wish to make an application fee payment via this method, please contact your programme consultant to acquire your Student CT number.
- For new students: please sign the student contract prior to making the transfer and provide a screenshot of your payment confirmation (including hard copy payment slips, if any) with your CT number to your programme consultant.
- For existing students: please provide a screenshot of your payment confirmation (including hard copy payment slips, if any) to [email protected] or call 6496 5661 for assistance.
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DurationDuration
Year 2 Entry
- 16 months
Year 3 Entry
- 8 months
Maximum allowed candidature period- Not applicable
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DurationDuration
- 16 months
Maximum allowed candidature period- Not applicable
With a campus located in the heart of the city and a style of learning that suits mid-career individuals, the Degree programme is a practical and relevant choice for marketing professionals. I have already recommended this programme to others as it has helped to validate my skill sets.
Oh Jia Wei Alvin, Timothy
Director of Marketing, Engage Co.
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Mass Communication with Public Relations
Northumbria University 1st Class Honours Graduate (2019)
I would highly recommend the Degree in Mass Communication with Public Relations given the unique competitive advantages it provides. You can complete it earlier compared to your peers and you can begin accumulating work experience sooner.
Rachel Yohannan
Senior Editor, GirlStyle Singapore
Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Mass Communication with Public Relations
Northumbria University Graduate (2019)
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