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Wee Kim WeeSchool of Communication and Informationwww.wkwsci.ntu.edu.sgFounded in 1992, the Wee Kim Wee School of Communication and Information (WKWSCI) has grown to be the region’s leadinginstitution in providing world‐class education and producing top‐notch research in communication and information studies.In 2006, the School established an endowment fund of S$30 million to support a wide range of education, research, andoutreach initiatives. The endowment now provides research grants for the faculty and students and supports innovativepedagogy. Through the endowment, the School has been able to pursue cross‐cultural classes in which students havetravelled to countries in Asia and Europe.The School has over 50 full‐time faculty members who come from prestigious institutions and represent diverse backgroundsand disciplines. Their presentations in international conferences, publications in top journals, and engagements withgovernment and industry attest to the global recognition of their expertise.The School’s more than 500 graduate students and 700 undergraduates are among the best in Singapore and the region. Inthe School, students take classes that combine theory and practice. They can also participate in extensive student mediaplatforms such as a campus newspaper, an alumni magazine, a radio station, a television station, as well as in activities suchas a film festival.The School is strongly committed to providing a collegial environment that brings out the best in students and faculty as theyparticipate in interactive classes and conduct collaborative research.Programmes OfferedBachelor of Communication StudiesThis is a four-year honours programme. Students canstructure their course by choosing the following tracks:• Advertising• Broadcast and Cinema Studies• Communication Policy and Research• Inter-Disciplinary• Journalism• Public RelationsOther students enrolled in the College of Humanities, Arts,and Social Sciences (CoHASS) have the option of graduatingwith a second major in Communication Studies within theirrespective four-year courses.Unique FeaturesStudying at this school means:• Receiving quality education from top professors andpractitioners in media and communication.• Gaining experience in student‐driven media:- Spectrum TV- Radio Fusion- Connexscion- Nanyang Chronicle- The Perspectives Film FestivalCareer ProspectsIn Singapore and abroad, the media scene is continuallyevolving with the rise of new communication ideas, products,services, and technologies, making it one of the most fastpacedand exciting industries of the modern day.Graduates can pick from a variety of careers in media andcommunication: Reporter, Columnist, Editor, Photojournalist,Correspondent, Publisher, News Analyst, Producer, Director,Interactive Media Coordinator, Publicist and much more.• Going beyond the classroom and national borders inthe pursuit of knowledge. Students have the opportunity tostudy abroad and apply theoretical knowledge and skillsthrough exchange programmes with prestigious universities:- McGill University- Seoul National University- University of California at Los Angeles• Taking classes held in international settings such asGO‐FAR, Sojourn, Regional Strategic CommunicationManagement and International Strategic CommunicationManagement.19