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Bachelor of Communication

Bachelor's Degree Programme
(Part-time)

Provides professional training for adult learners to pursue a career in communication industries.

Bachelor of Communication


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.

Overview

Financial Assistance

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Programme Structure

Bachelor of Communication
To graduate with a basic degree, students are required to complete 130 credit units (cu), which include:

Module Types
SUSS CORE COMPULSORY
10 cu
SUSS CORE ELECTIVES (ENGAGEMENT)
5 cu
SUSS CORE ELECTIVES (PEOPLE)
5 cu
COMPULSORY
20 cu
ELECTIVE
60 cu

(Students need to complete at least 20 cu of level 3 and above courses as electives.)

FREE ELECTIVE
30 cu

(Students can use 30 cu to take a minor.)

  • Working adults who are already employed in the related fields but who are looking to add value to their existing knowledge and skills by formalising their expertise which will, in turn, create career advancement opportunities for them.
  • Those in general administrative positions who are looking to acquire new and more specific knowledge and skills in all industries which will, again, create career advancement opportunities for them.
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.
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