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Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) of Public Policy and Global Affairs with a Second Major in Media and Journalism Studies
The Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) of Public Policy and Global Affairs (PPGA) with a Second Major in Media and Journalism Studies is a four-year programme that prepare graduates for the fast-changing employment landscape in Singapore.
PPGA with Second Major in Media and Journalism Studies will provide an additional and alternative competitive programme option for students who are interested in public administration and international relations and at the same time equipped with the media and journalism skillsets.
Graduates of these programmes will be at a competitive advantage in the twenty-first century marketplace as they are able to present a more holistic view with deeper understanding on the synergy between Public Policy and Global Affairs and communication studies.
Successful Polytechnic applicants will be exempted from certain courses; exempted courses will be confirmed before the start of students’ first semesters.
The Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) of Public Policy and Global Affairs with a Second Major in Media and Journalism Studies (PPGA-MJS) is designed as a four-year course. To graduate, students are required to complete 125 academic units (AUs) from the PPGA-MJS Major Requirements, Interdisciplinary Collaborative Core (ICC) and Broadening and Deepening Electives (BDE).
| Curriculum Structure AY2023-2024 Intake | |||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| A. Major Requirements (AUs) | B. Interdisciplinary Collaborative Core (ICC) (AUs) | C. Broadening and Deepening Electives (BDE) (AUs) | Total (AUs) | ||||
| Core | Prescribed Electives | GP* or Two HA4000 level courses | Common Cores | Foundational Cores | Second Major BDE | Free BDE | |
| 15 | 27 | 8 | 17 | 10 | 30 | 18 | 125 |
Table B: Interdisciplinary Collaborative Core (ICC)
| ICC – Common Cores | 17 |
| Inquiry and Communication in an Interdisciplinary World | 2 |
| Navigating the Digital World | 2 |
| Ethics & Civics in a Multi-Cultural World | 2 |
| Career and Entrepreneurial Development for the Future World | 2 |
| Science & Technology for Humanity | 3 |
| Sustainability: Social, Economy & Environment | 3 |
| Healthy Living & Well-being | 3 |
| ICC – Foundational Cores | 10 |
| Effective Communication II | 2 |
| Digital Literacy II | 3 |
| Internship | 5 |
| Second Major BDE | 30 |
| Compulsory Courses | 20 |
| - Foundations of Communication Studies | 3 |
| - Media Law, Ethics & Policy | 3 |
| - Basic Media Writing | 3 |
| - News Reporting and Writing | 3 |
| - Global Media Issues And Policy | 4 |
| - Frontiers In Communication | 4 |
| Choice Electives (Choose at least 10 AUs from the courses below) | 10 |
- Photojournalism - Online Journalism - People, Politics & The Media | 3 AUs each |
- Specialised Journalism : Business & Economics - Feature Writing - Crisis Management - Specialised Journalism - Science and Health Reporting - Public Opinion - Going Overseas For Advanced Reporting (GOFAR) - Brand Journalism | 4 AUs each |
- Journalism Practicums (Choose 1 only) o Online Magazine Practicum o News Media Lab (Practicum) | 3 or 4 AUs |
| Free BDEs (Students may choose from the list of courses offered by NTU) | 18 AUs |
Graduates of these programmes will be at a competitive advantage in the twenty-first century marketplace as they are able to present a more holistic view with deeper understanding on the synergy between Public Policy and Global Affairs and communication studies.