International Foundation Diploma in Mass Communications Awarded by Management Development Institute of Singapore

Course introduction

Introduction

The International Foundation Diploma in Mass Communications has been specially designed to:

Equip participants with more in-depth understanding of specialised Mass Communications subjects in the Print, Broadcast, Advertising and Public Relations
Enhance the effectiveness of students’ practical skills and techniques through action-based training
Enable participants to pursue an undergraduate degree in the field of Mass Communications

Curriculum Overview

Programme Structure

The Dynamics of Media Communications
Media and Marketing Communications
Media Production Portfolio
Writing for Media Communication
Media Experiences

Entry Requirements

All applicants must be of age 14 and above, and must obtain one of the following requirements:

Entry Requirements
At least 1 GCE 'O' Level Pass
OR
NITEC / Higher NITEC Qualifications
OR
International applicants must have completed 10 years of formal Education
OR
Mature candidates (≥30 years old with 8 years relevant work experience)
OR
At least 1 IGCSE Level Pass

English Language Requirements
C6 pass in English at GCE ‘O’ level or equivalent
OR
Achieve a minimum band of 5.5 in IELTS or equivalent
OR
A Pass in MDIS English Entrance Test (EET)
OR
MDIS Professional Certificate in English
OR
1 IGCSE Level Pass (either English 1st language or 2nd language)
OR
Online English Placement Test conducted by MDIS
OR
Achieve a minimum score of 85 and above in Duolingo English Test

Duration & Intake

Programme Duration

Full-time: 7 Months
Part-time: 12 Months

Fees & Funding

Fees & Structure (Local)

Structure	Tuition Fees (inclusive of 8% GST)	Non-Tuition Fees (inclusive of 8% GST)
Full-time/Part-time	S$6,696.00	S$200.00 - S$376.00

Application fees: S$108.00

Fees & Structure (International)

Structure	Tuition Fees (inclusive of 8% GST)	Non-Tuition Fees (inclusive of 8% GST)
Full-time	S$7,560.00	S$805.00 – S$915.00

Application fees: S$486.00

Note:

All application fees are non-refundable.
All fees quoted are inclusive of GST at the prevailing rate.
Local: Non-tuition fees for full-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop and medical insurance and fee protection scheme. Non-tuition fees for part-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop and fee protection scheme.
International: Non-tuition fees for full-time programmes include MDIS membership entrance fee, membership subscription fees, MDIS experience workshop, medical insurance, medical examination and administrative fee.
Non-tuition fees for international students may vary.
Non-tuition fees are non-refundable, refer to MDIS refund policy for more details.