WKWSCI Undergraduate Programmes
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Undergraduate Admissions
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Take the next step towards studying communication at NTU’s Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information.
WKWSCI Undergraduate Programmes
Communication is at the heart of every industry — from media and technology to business, policy, and social impact. At the Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information (WKWSCI), students build versatile skills that open doors across careers and sectors, and learn how communication shapes real-world decisions and outcomes.
Our Communication Studies programmes equip students with critical thinking, research, storytelling, and strategic communication skills that are highly valued in today’s fast-changing world. Learning goes beyond the classroom, with hands-on projects, industry exposure, and overseas opportunities that allow students to apply what they learn to real issues and create meaningful real-world impact.
Consistently ranked among the world’s top communication schools, WKWSCI prepares graduates to adapt, innovate, and thrive — wherever their interests take them.
QS RANKING
1
in Asia
Communication & Media Studies\ 2025 QS World University Rankings
QS RANKING
4
in the World
Communication & Media Studies\ 2025 QS World University Rankings
Programmes Offered
Explore flexible degree pathways that combine core communication training with interdisciplinary and second-major options.
[SINGLE DEGREE
Bachelor of Communication Studies (Honours)](https://www.ntu.edu.sg/education/undergraduate-programme/bachelor-of-communication-studies)
[SINGLE DEGREE WITH SECOND MAJOR
Bachelor of Communication Studies (Honours) with Second Major in Business](https://www.ntu.edu.sg/education/undergraduate-programme/bachelor-of-communication-studies-with-second-major-in-business)
[SINGLE DEGREE WITH SECOND MAJOR
Bachelor of Communication Studies (Honours) with Second Major in Governance and International Relations](https://www.ntu.edu.sg/education/undergraduate-programme/bachelor-of-communication-studies-with-second-major-in-governance-and-international-relations)
[DOUBLE MAJOR
Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) - Economics and Media Analytics](https://www.ntu.edu.sg/education/undergraduate-programme/bachelor-of-social-sciences-(hons)-in-double-major---economics-and-media-analytics)
[DOUBLE MAJOR
Bachelor of Social Sciences (Honours) - Psychology and Media Analytics](https://www.ntu.edu.sg/education/undergraduate-programme/bachelor-of-social-sciences-(hons)-in-double-major---psychology-and-media-analytics)
Explore the WKWSCI Undergraduate Brochure →
Our Academic Tracks
WKWSCI’s academic tracks allow you to focus on specific areas of communication while building strong disciplinary foundations.
You may specialise in one track, combine multiple tracks, or take a broader interdisciplinary approach—depending on how you wish to structure your studies.
Broadcast Media & Cinema Studies
Explore film and television production, and examine Asian and global cinema across genres and formats.
Suited for: visual storytelling, creative production, media culture.
Data Science & Media Studies
Analyse data to understand media systems, platforms, and digital behaviour—and translate insights into clearer decisions.
Suited for: data-driven thinking, trends, audience and platform insights.
Strategic Communication for the Digital Age
Develop skills in strategic planning and campaign development, and explore innovative media formats that shape engagement and impact.
Suited for: branding, campaigns, community and audience engagement.
Journalism & Media Policies
Explore journalism and media learning—from reporting and writing to photography, video, ethics, and policy.
Suited for: public issues, responsible media practice, storytelling with purpose.
Academic Requirements
A clear programme structure that builds strong foundations while still leaving room to explore what matters to you.
Programme Structure
127 Academic Units (AUs)
For Communication Studies (CS), CSBU, and CSGR—balancing core training, interdisciplinary learning, and academic flexibility.
Interdisciplinary & Collaborative Core (ICC) 35 AUs
Learn with students from other disciplines to broaden perspectives and strengthen collaborative skills.
Major Requirements 61 AUs
Build strong foundations in communication, media, and information studies, with opportunities to deepen specific interests.
Broadening & Deepening Electives (BDEs) 31 AUs
Use electives to explore beyond your major—or deepen expertise in selected areas, depending on your goals.
Note for CSBU & CSGR students
Most BDEs will be used to fulfil second major requirements. Remaining BDEs may be used to explore other academic interests, subject to programme guidelines.
Why WKWSCI?
At WKWSCI, communication is approached as a discipline that shapes meaning, builds trust, and influences society. You are trained to think critically, work across media, and engage audiences with purpose—skills that remain relevant even as industries evolve.
With flexible learning pathways, immersive real-world experiences, and a strong academic community, WKWSCI prepares you not just for your first role, but for a career that can adapt, grow, and lead over time.
Design your learning
Flexible Learning Paths
Design an academic journey that reflects your interests and strengths. With a structured yet adaptable curriculum, WKWSCI allows you to pursue depth in specific areas while retaining the flexibility to navigate changing interests and evolving fields of practice.
[LEARNING IN PRACTICE: GO-FAR Team at Iceland
Experiential Learning
Engage with communication as it operates in the real world. Through industry-linked projects and overseas learning opportunities, you apply theory in authentic contexts where research, strategy, and execution intersect with real audiences and outcomes.](https://www.ntu.edu.sg/wkwsci/admissions/experiential-learning)
[A COMMUNITY OF LEARNING
Community and Connections
WKWSCI is anchored by a scholarly community of academic staff, students, alumni, and industry leaders. Your learning is shaped through close faculty mentorship, sustained intellectual exchange, and a vibrant student life, alongside active engagement with professional and alumni networks that extend well beyond the undergraduate years.](https://www.ntu.edu.sg/wkwsci/student-life)
Much of what students create at WKWSCI happens beyond the classroom. Through documentaries, campaigns, publications, and overseas projects, students apply communication skills in real-world contexts—working with authentic audiences, issues, and environments.
\ GOING OVERSEAS FOR ADVANCED REPORTING\ (GO-FAR)\ A hands-on journalism module where students work as foreign correspondents, reporting from overseas locations and producing stories grounded in local contexts.
\ OVERSEAS DOCUMENTARIES YOU SHOULD SEE (ODYSSEE)\ Students travel overseas to develop documentary projects that examine social, cultural, and economic issues through long-form visual storytelling.\
\ CANNES LIONS INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL OF CREATIVITY (CANNES) \ Students participate in one of the world’s leading creative communications festivals, engaging with industry leaders and global perspectives shaping contemporary practice.
Experience the WKWSCI journey through videos created and produced by our students!
Questions?
Have any enquiries about the WKWSCI Programme?\ Drop us an email at ask_wkwsci@ntu.edu.sg!
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