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

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

The CSGR programme is a distinctive offering at WKWSCI, available only at the point of admission. It allows you to experience the full Communication Studies curriculum while pursuing your interest in Governance and International Relations.

As a CSGR student, you will take selected courses from the School of Social Sciences as part of your Broadening and Deepening Electives, fulfilling the requirements for your Second Major. This unique combination equips you with strong communication skills alongside insights into governance, policy, and global affairs, preparing you for versatile careers in public policy, diplomacy, international organisations, corporate strategy, and media sectors.

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 WKWSCI are highly sought after by leading organisations in Singapore and globally. Our alumni have built careers in diverse sectors, including:

• Public Relations & Corporate Communications – Roles such as PR managers, corporate communications specialists, and media relations officers.

• Marketing & Advertising – Positions like marketing executives, brand managers, and advertising consultants.

• Media & Journalism – Opportunities in journalism, broadcasting, and digital media production.

• Communication Research & Analytics – Careers in media research, audience insights, data analytics, and strategic communications research.

• Event Management & Strategic Communications – Roles in event planning, stakeholder engagement, and crisis communications.

• Communication Strategy & Governance (CSGR) – Positions in organisational strategy, internal communications, and governance roles.

• Public Policy & Government Affairs (PPGA) – Careers in policy advocacy, government relations, and public sector communications.

Even beyond the communications field, the versatile skill set developed at WKWSCI provides a competitive edge across industries. Our alumni network spans the globe, empowering changemakers worldwide.

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.  

Please refer to this list for more information.

FAQs

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