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Bachelor of Arts (Hons) Media and Digital Practice (Top-Up)

New digital technologies bring about fundamental shifts in the way we produce, distribute and consume media. This degree combines practical digital media production skills with the critical study of new media forms. Essentially, you will develop creative and professional new media techniques associated with the contemporary, emerging and multi-platform digital media industry.

Programme Objectives

To provide a challenging and stimulating study environment.
To provide a framework allowing students to follow a coherent but varied programme of study.
To develop skills of critical thinking.
To encourage the development of sophisticated skills of research.
To promote the student’s ability to make independent judgements of a wide range of texts, visual and written.
To equip students with other transferable skills for flexibility in the context of changing labour markets.
To foster knowledge and understanding of the media and related industries.
To challenge individuals in a supportive environment to realise their potential as reflective thinkers, researchers and practitioners.
To provide students with the skills and knowledge required to maximise career and postgraduate study opportunities.

Intakes

March
July
Dec

Application Processing Time in Days: 28

Minimum English Language Requirements

English Level Description	IELTS (1.0 -9.0)	TOEFL IBT (0-120)	TOEFL CBT (0-300)	PTE (10-90)
Expert	9	120	297-300	86-90
Very Good	8.5	115-119	280-293	83-86
Very Good	8	110-114	270-280	79-83
Good	7.5	102-109	253-267	73-79
Good	7	94-101	240-253	65-73
Competent	6.5	79-93	213-233	58-65
Competent	6	60-78	170-210	50-58
Modest	5.5	46-59	133-210	43-50
Modest	5	35-45	107-133	36-43
Limited	4	32-34	97-103	30-36
Extremely Limited	< 4	< 31	< 93	< 30

Job Opportunity Potential

Full-Time Positions (Non-Academic & Academic)

Academic Positions (Part-Time)
Associate Lecturer(s) will be appointed on part-time basis to cater to short-term teaching requirements. After the recruitment process has concluded, the official appointment will take place three (3) to six (6) months prior to the commencement of classes or it will be subject to the availability of teaching classes.

Applicants must possess a recognised University degree. Any other relevant professional qualifications, industry experience and pedagogical training would be advantageous.

PSW Opportunity

The International Students studying in certain institutions in Singapore are allowed to work part time for 16 hours per week as mentioned on the Ministry of Manpower website of Singapore.
Students who have studied in the institutions mentioned on the Ministry of Manpower website of Singapore are allowed to apply for a Long Term Visitor Pass.
They are allowed to look for a job during this time period.This is for 12 months.If the students get a job during this time period, the employer may sponsor for an Employment pass.

Admission Requirement / Eligibility Criteria

Entry Requirements

Applicants must be age 17 and above and meet one of the following requirements:
Year 2 Entry^:

Higher Diploma+ in Mass Communications awarded by MDIS OR
Relevant Diploma level qualifications awarded by other Private Education Institutions (PEIs) or recognised Higher Education providers in a media-and-communications-related discipline, (which are deemed by the University to be equivalent to Year 1 of the University course) with an entry requirement of 12 years of formal education*
Year 3 Entry^:

Relevant polytechnic diplomas in a media-and-communications-related discipline, (which are deemed by the University to be equivalent to Year 1 AND Year 2 of the University course) with a pass grade* OR
Relevant overseas polytechnic diplomas in a media-and-communications-related discipline, (which are deemed by the University to be equivalent to Year 1 AND Year 2 of the University course) with an entry requirement of 10 years of formal education* OR
Higher National Diploma (HND) in media-and-communications-related disciplines* OR
Relevant PEI qualification in a media-and-communications-related discipline (which are deemed by the University to be equivalent to Year 1 AND Year 2 of the University course) with an entry requirement of 12 years of formal education*.
^ Note: Some applicants may need to take bridging modules within the programme and/or from Higher Diploma in Mass Communications awarded by MDIS to secure entry onto the programme.
* All applications are subject to University approval through its Recognition of Prior Learning Policy and procedures.
+ Formerly known as International Diploma in Mass Communications.

English Language Requirements

Applicants must meet at least one of the following English Language requirements:

Possess a minimum C6 grade in English at GCE 'O' Level OR
IELTS score of 6.0 (with no element below 5.5) OR
TOEFL score of 550 OR
Completed MDIS Professional Certificate in English (PCIE) OR
Equivalent

Management Development Institute of Singapore

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