Overview
The National University of Singapore (NUS) Master of Communication (MOC) is offered by the Department of Communications and New Media in the NUS Faculty of Arts and Social Sciences.
In a relentlessly volatile media landscape shaped by technological advances and content proliferation, media professionals must be agile to keep pace with constant change.
Today, content is king, holding court on digital platforms that reach millions of people every day. The challenge for organisations in this age is to harness the power of content and wield it strategically to communicate effectively with their stakeholders.
The MOC recognises that competency gap in the market, and is proud to be the first graduate programme to fill that void.
We provide mentorship to groom our students into leaders in the digital field, and equip our graduates with cutting-edge expertise to firmly grasp the essence of data in their communication plans.
Take the first step towards achieving those long-held aspirations by choosing from one of three specialisations:
Why This Programme?
Reach for the stars while standing on the shoulders of giants, by learning from leading figures in the media industry through an integrated mentorship programme.
Tap on the strengths of the first graduate degree programme in Asia to focus on digital communication and leadership by shining a spotlight on new media and communication leadership, digital communication, and data analytics.
Acquire job skills that are critical for success in the industry through a curriculum that examines and tackles current and emerging trends like those identified by the Singapore Government’s SkillsFuture Skills Framework for Media.
Admission to the NUS MOC programme is granted on a competitive basis as places in the programme are limited. Applicants should possess the following minimum requirements:
| Academic |
Bachelor's Degree (preferably with Honours: Merit/Second Class and above) in a related discipline, or equivalent (e.g. a four-year Bachelor’s degree with at least an average grade of B or equivalent) Note: Candidates with academic qualifications other than the above may be considered on a case-by-case basis, subject to approval by the Board of Graduate Studies |
| Skill/Experience |
For holders of undergraduate qualifications other than a Bachelor's Degree with Honours (see above), two years of relevant industry experience |
| English Language |
Applicants whose native tongue and medium of university instruction is not completely in English: Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) minimum score of 100 (Internet-based) with minimum score of 22 for the writing section, or International English Language Testing System (IELTS) minimum Academic score of 7.0 and minimum score of 6.0 in each band, or equivalent. Note: TOEFL / IELTS scores are valid for two years from the test date and should not have expired at point of application. Expired scores will not be considered for the application. |
| Other |
Shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an admission interview (telephone interviews or video conferencing interviews). An overall evaluation of candidate profiles will be considered for admission. |
Candidates may visit the official Educational Testing Service (ETS) website for scheduling of TOEFL/GRE tests.
Note: Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application information and all supporting documents are truthful and correct. NUS reserves the right to verify information provided as part of an application. False or misleading information in an application (including but not limited to test scores, resumes, certificates, transcripts, etc.) is grounds for admission rejection, revocation and/or dismissal from the University.
The NUS MOC programme is offered on the following basis (with estimated time to complete the programme indicated below):
| Full-time | 12 months |
| Part-time | 24 months |
Note: International applicants must be accepted into an approved full-time course in Singapore to apply for a Student’s Pass. For more information, refer to the Singapore Immigration & Checkpoints Authority (ICA) website.
The University reserves all rights to review fees as necessary and adjust accordingly without prior notice.
| Tuition |
S$37,131.50 (excluding GST) / |
| Application |
S$54.50 (including 9% GST) Non-refundable and non-transferable Limited to one application submission per intake, for up to a maximum of five programmes/courses per application |
| Acceptance |
S$5,000.00 (excluding GST) Payable upon acceptance of offer Non-refundable and non-transferable Will be credited towards tuition fees |
| Miscellaneous Student Fees | As published by Office of the University Registrar
Payable every regular semester |
Scholarships and Financial Assistance
The scholarships and financial assistance schemes presented here are examples of the kinds of funding from the University as well as third-party sponsors that might be available to eligible NUS Master's Degree (Coursework) programme students and applicants.
The information provided is subject to change, and warranties cannot be provided as to its completeness or accuracy. Students and applicants are strongly encouraged to conduct their own research, and refer to the relevant sponsors and/or websites for more detailed and up-to-date information.
Communications and New Media ASEAN Postgraduate Scholarship
Communications and New Media Partial Scholarship
NUS Master's by Coursework Enhanced Tuition Fee Rebate
NUS Master's Degree by Coursework Tuition Fee Rebate
SkillsFuture Level-Up Programme
Programme at a Glance
Contact Us
We will guide you through the next steps of your transformative journey.
For enquiries, contact cnm.graduate@nus.edu.sg