Bachelor of Communication Studies with Second Major in Governance and International Relations

Only available for application at point of admission, you will get the chance to experience the full Wee Kim Wee School experience and while pursuing your interest in Public Policy and Global Affairs. Graduates from this programme have a strong balance of practical and conceptual skills, well-prepared for the real-world experience. 

Most media isn’t made in classrooms, so WKWSCI’s learning isn’t either. WKWSCI offers experiential learning opportunities for our students to apply what they’ve learnt in an industry-setting, or in overseas experiences. Click here to find out more.

Singapore-Cambridge GCE ‘A’ Level 

If you are applying using the Singapore-Cambridge GCE 'A' level Examination in the English medium, you need to obtain the following: 

• H1 level pass in Mathematics or O’ level/equivalent pass in Additional Mathematics 
• B grade in General Paper (GP) / Knowledge & Inquiry (KI) 
• At least two passes in subjects at H2 level 

Diploma awarded by a Polytechnic or equivalent institution in Singapore 

You may apply under this category if you are presenting a diploma from 

• One of the five local polytechnics in Singapore namely:   

• Nanyang Polytechnic 
• Ngee Ann Polytechnic 
• Republic Polytechnic 
• Singapore Polytechnic 
• Temasek Polytechnic

All polytechnic diploma holders from the five local polytechnics listed below are eligible for exemptions of up to 12 Academic Units (AUs).

• Nanyang Polytechnic
• Ngee Ann Polytechnic
• Republic Polytechnic
• Singapore Polytechnic 
• Temasek Polytechnic

Exemptions are only given for non-communication courses under the Broadening and Deepening Electives category. All exempted courses do not carry any grades and will not be included in the computation of cGPA.

This is an opt-in exercise and all eligible students will receive further instructions closer to the start of their first semester.

Students who wish to be granted exemption for the PPGA courses, please refer to PPGA for more information. All eligible students will receive instructions on this closer to the start of their first semester. The exemption is done on a case-by-case review, subjected to PPGA's approval.

Year 1: Foundation Courses 
In the first year, students will take core courses and electives of their choice. By receiving an interdisciplinary education, you will be equipped with the fundamentals of theoretical knowledge and practices to prepare you for your further progression.  

Year 2: Choose a Specialisation & Overseas Exchange Opportunities 
In Year 2, students can choose to take electives in areas of study of their choice, with the option of going aboard as part of a semester-long exchange programme.

Year 3: Electives & Professional Internship (PI) 
When students return in Year 3, they will continue with electives. In semester 2, all students will embark on a 22-week Professional Internship where you will gain first-hand insights to the industry and build up a personal network of contacts prior to graduating.

Year 4: Electives & Final-Year Project (FYP) 
Final-year students embark on their capstone projects. Many of the projects will achieve a reach wider than just the school, receiving national and international accolades.

Graduates from the Wee Kim Wee School are sought after by the media giants in Singapore and abroad in industries such as journalism, broadcast and cinema studies, advertising, publishing, human resources management, public administration, arts administration, and creative industries.

Academic Integrity

The foundation of good academic work is honesty. Maintaining academic integrity upholds the standards of the University. The responsibility for maintaining integrity in all the activities of the academic community lies with the students as well as the faculty and the University. Academic dishonesty affects the University’s reputation and devalues the degrees offered.  

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FAQs

Please refer to this  link for a list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs).