Programme Code: COM-MAJ1
Overview
Bachelor of Communication covers theoretical knowledge and practical skills in Communication Industries, such as Journalism, Editing, Public Relations, Business Communication, Advertising, Entertainment, Media Relations, Media Research, Copy Writing, Media Management, etc.
It provides professional training for adult learners to pursue a career in communication industries and enhances knowledge and skills in communication and media for those who are already in the profession.
Students may pursue Communication as a single major or in combination with a minor.
Career Prospects
A Communication degree provides diverse opportunities in many fields. The courses in the Communication programme will appeal to those interested in careers in public relations, corporate communications, radio and television broadcasting, TV and print journalism, arts management, media management, and even hospitality and tourism. The skills developed here will also make graduates well suited to careers in advertising, publishing, and teaching.
Programme Structure
Bachelor of Communication
To graduate with a basic degree, students are required to complete 130 credit units (cu), which include:
- 20 cu of SUSS Core courses
- 20 cu of Major Compulsory courses
- 60 cu of Major Elective courses
- 30 cu of Free Electives or Minor
Curriculum
Accountancy
MNACC^Minor Core (10 cu)
MNACC^Minor Elective (20 cu)
Analytics
MNANA^Minor Core (25 cu)
MNANA^Minor Elective (5 cu)
Application Development
MNAPD^Minor Core (20 cu)
MNAPD^Minor Elective (10 cu)
Applied Ageing Studies
MNAGES^Minor Core (5 cu)
MNAGES^Minor Elective (25 cu)
Applied Behavioural Sciences
MNABS^Free Elective (10 cu)
MNABS^Minor Core (10 cu)
MNABS^Minor Elective (20 cu)
Applied Economics
MNECO^Minor Core (20 cu)
MNECO^Minor Elective (10 cu)
Aviation Management
MNAVM^Free Elective (10 cu)
MNAVM^Minor Core (20 cu)
MNAVM^Minor Elective (10 cu)
MNAVM^Minor Elective 2 (10 cu)
Business
MNBUS^Minor Core (20 cu)
MNBUS^Minor Elective (10 cu)
Chinese Language and Culture
MNCLC^Free Elective (10 cu)
MNCLC^Minor Core (30 cu)
Chinese Literature
MNCLT^Free Elective (10 cu)
MNCLT^Minor Core (30 cu)
Cloud Computing
MNCC^Minor Core (20 cu)
MNCC^Minor Elective (10 cu)
Criminology
MNCR^Minor Core (25 cu)
MNCR^Minor Elective (5 cu)
Crisis Management
MNCM^Minor Core (25 cu)
MNCM^Minor Elective (5 cu)
Cyber Safety and Information Security
MNCSI^Free Elective (10 cu)
MNCSI^Minor Core (30 cu)
Data Science
MNDSC^Minor Core (20 cu)
MNDSC^Minor Elective (10 cu)
Digital Content Marketing
MNDCM^Minor Core (10 cu)
MNDCM^Minor Elective (20 cu)
Digital Media
MNDM^Minor Core (10 cu)
MNDM^Minor Elective (20 cu)
Employment Development
MNED^Minor Core (25 cu)
MNED^Minor Elective (5 cu)
English Language
MNELG^Minor Core (15 cu)
MNELG^Minor Elective (15 cu)
English Literature
MNELT^Minor Core (15 cu)
MNELT^Minor Elective (15 cu)
Entrepreneurship
MNENT^Minor Core (30 cu)
Events Management
MNEMT^Minor Elective (30 cu)
Facilities Management
MNFMT^Minor Core (30 cu)
Film Studies
MNFLM^Minor Core (15 cu)
MNFLM^Minor Elective (15 cu)
Financial Technology
MNFINT^Minor Core (15 cu)
MNFINT^Minor Elective (15 cu)
Food Security and Sustainability
MNFSS^Free Elective (10 cu)
MNFSS^Minor Core (25 cu)
MNFSS^Minor Elective (5 cu)
Generative Artificial Intelligence
MNGAI^Free Elective (10 cu)
MNGAI^Minor Core (20 cu)
MNGAI^Minor Elective (10 cu)
Human Factors
MNHFS^Minor Elective (30 cu)
Human Resource Management
MNHRM^Minor Core (15 cu)
MNHRM^Minor Elective (15 cu)
Information Technology
MNICT^Minor Core (30 cu)
Insurance Fundamentals
MNINF^Free Elective (10 cu)
MNINF^Minor Core (10 cu)
MNINF^Minor Elective (20 cu)
International Trade Management
MNINT^Minor Core (25 cu)
MNINT^Minor Elective (5 cu)
Introduction to ASEAN-China-India
MNACI^Free Elective (10 cu)
MNACI^Minor Core (5 cu)
MNACI^Minor Elective (Immersive) (15 cu)
MNACI^Minor Elective (Thematic) (10 cu)
Leadership
MNLDR^Free Elective (10 cu)
MNLDR^Minor Core (20 cu)
MNLDR^Minor Elective (Thematic) (10 cu)
Malay Language
MNMLL^Minor Core (20 cu)
MNMLL^Minor Elective (10 cu)
Management
MNMGT^Minor Core (20 cu)
MNMGT^Minor Elective (10 cu)
Maritime Management
MNMTM^Free Elective (10 cu)
MNMTM^Minor Core (25 cu)
MNMTM^Minor Elective (5 cu)
Marketing
MNMKT^Minor Core (25 cu)
MNMKT^Minor Elective (5 cu)
Mathematics
MNMTH^Minor Core (20 cu)
MNMTH^Minor Elective (10 cu)
Military Studies
MNMIL^Minor Elective (30 cu)
Mobile Application Development
MNMAD^Minor Core (30 cu)
Outdoor Education
MNOE^Minor Elective (30 cu)
Paramedicine and Emergency Response
MNPER^Minor Core (20 cu)
MNPER^Minor Elective (10 cu)
Physical Education
MNPE^Minor Elective (30 cu)
Political Science
MNPOLS^Minor Core (10 cu)
MNPOLS^Minor Elective (20 cu)
Procurement Management
MNPROM^Minor Core (30 cu)
Psychology (Business)
MNPSYBUS^Minor Core (30 cu)
Psychology (Culture)
MNPSYCUL^Minor Core (30 cu)
Psychology (Education)
MNPSYEDU^Minor Core (30 cu)
Psychology (Forensics)
MNPSYFOR^Minor Core (30 cu)
Psychology (Health)
MNPSYHEA^Minor Core (30 cu)
Psychosocial Intervention
MNPI^Minor Core (25 cu)
MNPI^Minor Elective (5 cu)
Screen Production
MNSCP^Minor Core (25 cu)
MNSCP^Minor Elective (5 cu)
Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation
MNSEI^Free Elective (10 cu)
MNSEI^Minor Elective (Fundamentals Of Business) (0 to 5 cu)
MNSEI^Minor Elective (Innovation And Social Impact) (20 to 25 cu)
MNSEI^Minor Elective (Social Entrepreneurship) (5 cu)
Sociology
MNSOC^Minor Core (10 cu)
MNSOC^Minor Elective (20 cu)
Special Education
MNSPE^Minor Core (10 cu)
MNSPE^Minor Elective (20 cu)
Supply Chain Management
MNSCM^Minor Core (25 cu)
MNSCM^Minor Elective (5 cu)
Sustainable Business Practices
MNSBP^Free Elective (0 cu or 10 cu)
MNSBP^Minor Core (10 cu)
MNSBP^Minor Elective (20 cu)
Tamil Language
MNTML^Minor Core (20 cu)
| TLL109 Tamil Phonology | 5 CU |
| TLL110 Tamil Morphophonemics | 5 CU |
| TLL207 Tamil Morphology | 5 CU |
| TLL208 Tamil Syntax | 5 CU |
MNTML^Minor Elective (10 cu)
Translation
MNTRN^Minor Core (10 cu)
MNTRN^Minor Elective (20 cu)
Work-based Learning
MNWBL^Minor Core (10 cu)
MNWBL^Minor Elective (20 cu)
Workplace Safety and Health
MNWSH^Minor Elective (30 cu)
Admission Requirements
Refer to general admission criteria for undergraduate programmes.