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Mass Communications (Top-Up), BA (Hons)

University of Sunderland, United Kingdom

 
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Ranking in UK

27th
overall
Guardian
Journalism
2nd
Guardian
Media and Film Studies
12th
Times
Communication and Media Studies
34th

Costs

Course fees S$29.8k / year
Entertainment, books
food & rent
S$17k / year
Beer S$4
MacDonalds S$12
Cinema S$15
Coffee S$6
Total S$46.8k / year

Entry requirements

Scholarships

International Scholarship 1
£1500 for tuition
Unlimited quantity
International Scholarship 2
£1000 for tuition
Unlimited quantity
International Scholarship 3
£1500 for tuition
Unlimited quantity
Sunderland International Scholarship
Up to £5000 for tuition
Unlimited quantity
British Chevening Scholarships
100% for tuition and living expenses
Limited quantity

Information

Course
Code
P391
University
Code
S84
Upcoming
Intakes
Sep 2026
Course
Website (External)
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Information
WHATSAPP
+65 9650 3225
HOTLINE
+65 6333 1300

Duration

1 year
Graduate
2027
About the course

Enhance your existing qualifications to a full honours degree in Mass Communications, blending rigorous academic study with practical skills. This program includes a valuable work placement to boost your CV, while providing in-depth knowledge of new media, cultural theory, popular culture, and their role in modern society. Students develop expertise using industry-standard tools, combining elements from journalism and public relations with focused analysis of media, film, and culture.The curriculum balances practical modules such as News Journalism, Scriptwriting, and New Media—with support from professional journalists during drop-in sessions—and theoretical ones like Media Studies, Cultural Theory, Popular Culture, and Film Studies. For detailed module information and assessment methods, please refer to the course details on our website.

A local representative of University of Sunderland in Singapore is available online to assist you with enquiries about this course.