Redefining Communication Arts anchored with Entrepreneurship
Bachelor of Arts in Communication
This 3-year degree in Communication offers opportunities for highly creative and motivated students. This program develops students’ communication skills in the digital age and prepares them to be effective communicators in today’s diverse and evolving business, professional, and academic fields.
Thames has pioneered online and blended learning since 2018 and this allowed the successful transition to a 100% online classes for our college since the start of the Enhanced Community Quarantine in March of 2020. 9 out of 10 Thames students say our online education is an effective academic alternative since face-to-face classes were suspended. The same Proven Online Learning methodologies and platforms will be continuously refined for BEST OF CLASS academic delivery aimed at 100% student satisfaction.
See what our satisfied students had to say about their online learning experience:
Methodology
Flipped Classroom Approach
In Thames International, our learners are active creators. Learning is highly socially interactive and scaffolded into building blocks that recognize the student’s past experiences and prior knowledge.
Tight Knit Community
Thames is a tightly knit community; it’s more like a family. Everybody knows everybody and each student is treated with utmost respect, provided with the necessary technical skills, and given individualized support.
Experiential Learning
In Thames International, our students discover, collaborate, and co-create knowledge development. Our students are trained to be active learners as well as reflective thinkers.
Leading-edge Lecturers
Our Lecturers are Singapore Trained for Online or Blended Learning, Technology Fluent, and Industry Practitioners.
Industry-linked
Thames International offers holistic, quality, and relevant education. Our curricula contain knowledge, skills, and attitudes that are industry-linked and future-focused.
Technology-enabled
We are now a virtual school and when government allows us to go back to our classroom with walls, we will go into blended learning with both physical interaction and online learning.
Program Details
KEY FEATURES
- 300 hours Internship
- Option to finish a foreign degree overseas
- Last 6 months entails dealing with actual clients/markets
- Capstone project requires addressing client’s needs
- Very hands on and applied
- Integrates personal and life skill development
MODULE TITLE
- Introduction to Communication Media
- Communication Theory
- Communication Research
- Communication, Culture and Society
- Communication Media Laws and Ethics
- Communication Planning
- Communication Management
COURSE LENGTH
The students have an options to graduate in three (3) years Bachelor’s Degree with Thames International Business School or two (2) years for the Advanced Diploma with an option to proceed to Thames’ Twinning Program for a one (1) year abroad.
PEDAGOGICAL APPROACH
Adopts Flipped Learning in which direct instruction moves from the group learning space to the individual learning space, and the resulting group space is transformed into a dynamic, interactive learning environment where the lecturer guides students as they apply concepts and engage creatively in the subject matter.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
The school seeks to attract candidates who have: good academic and leadership potential, extra-curricular interests, a desire to pursue a career in business, and a vision of a more just and equitable society. College freshmen applicants to enter at the start of Fall Intake in August but may be required to take Foundation (bridging) courses in June. Transfer students are welcome to apply at any intake.
APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
Regular Undergraduate Student
- Two 2×2 picture (white background)
- Original copy of PSA birth certificate
- Certified copy of Report of Grades
- Certified Copy of High school diploma
Transferee Undergraduate Student
- Two 2×2 picture (white background)
- Original copy of PSA birth certificate
- Certificate of Honorable Dismissal or Certificate of Transfer
- Certified copy of TOR
International Admission for International Applicants
- Authenticated or Apostilled Secondary Records or equivalent
- Authenticated or Apostilled High School diploma
- Authenticated or Apostilled Birth Certificate (for Non-Filipino Citizens)
- Copy of PSA Birth Certificate (for Filipino Citizens)
- Two 2×2 picture (white background)
- Copy of the biographic and signature pages of the valid passport
- Payment of non-refundable application fee of PHP3,000.00 (USD60)
Note: If documents are in a foreign language, a certified English translation of these documents must also be submitted.
FEES
There will be a one-time application fee of Php600.
All-in fees for a term with 6 subjects: Php72,000.
- Per 3-unit module: PHP10,000.00
- Per 6-unit module: PHP20,000.00
- Per 5-unit module: PHP17,000.00
- PE or NSTP module: PHP5,000.00
There is a Confirmation Fee upon acceptance of PHP3,000.00 which is creditable to total enrolment fees.
PAYMENT OPTIONS
1. Full Payment upon enrolment, with additional 5% discount
2. Instalment Payment
Option 1: 2 Payments
Payment Upon Enrolment 50%
45 days from start of class 50% (Postdated check required)
Option 2: 3 equal monthly installments
Instalment 1: Payment upon enrolment
Instalment : 30 days from start of class (Postdated check required)
Instalment 3: 60 days from start of class (Postdated check required)
Offsite and Offline Payment Channels:
1. Bank Deposit or transfer
2. Paymaya Email Invoicing using Visa/Mastercard Credit or Debit Cards
3. GCash
PROGRAM OUTCOMES
- Define and access information needs: assess and organize information and knowledge; produce, share and utilize information and knowledge
- Communicate in different formats and platforms (print, broadcast, and online)
- Prepare communication/media plan
- Conduct communication and media research and evaluation
- Develop and produce communication materials in different formats and platforms
- Demonstrate communication management and leadership skills
- Develop entrepreneurial capabilities
- Adhere to ethical standards and practices
- Know and practice rights and responsibilities and accountabilities in the communication profession
- Demonstrate a development orientation in communication work
- Apply communication theories/models, principles, practices and tools in development work
CAREERS
Graduates can either work in industries such as broadcasting, publishing, marketing communication or start-up their own venture, all of which require the development and application of various communication tools that also includes crucial business and managerial perspective.
- Advertising, Marketing and Public Relations
- Business Development
- Design
- E-commerce and Social Media
- Software, Web and App Developer
- Product Manager
9 out of 10
Thames students say our online education is an effective academic alternative when face-to-face classes were not allowed.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the application requirements?
Regular Undergraduate Student
- Two 2×2 picture (white background)
- Original copy of PSA birth certificate
- Certified copy of Report of Grades
- Certified Copy of High school diploma
Transferee Undergraduate Student
- Two 2×2 picture (white background)
- Original copy of PSA birth certificate
- Certificate of Honorable Dismissal or Certificate of Transfer
- Certified copy of TOR
International Admission for International Applicants
- Authenticated or Apostilled Secondary Records or equivalent
- Authenticated or Apostilled High School diploma
- Authenticated or Apostilled Birth Certificate (for Non-Filipino Citizens)
- Copy of PSA Birth Certificate (for Filipino Citizens)
- Two 2×2 picture (white background)
- Copy of the biographic and signature pages of the valid passport
- Payment of non-refundable application fee of PHP3,000.00 (USD60)
Note: If documents are in a foreign language, a certified English translation of these documents must also be submitted.
What is the length of a regular trimester or term?
A regular term typically runs for 12 weeks or 3 months.
How many modules should I take every term?
A normal load that a student can take or will be advised to take per term is 6-7 modules.
- Minimum load: 5 modules (15 units)
- Normal load: 6-7 modules (18-21 units)
Will the fees change for face-to-face classes?
The fees for online learning is per module and will be effective starting SY 2020-2021 and would both cover current and new students. The fees will revert to the regular fees once face-to-face classes are already allowed (blended learning).
Is there a plan to go blended learning (combination of online and face-to-face) once IATF approves it?
Yes, TISHS has the capacity to do that. But the school will consider the standpoint of the existing parents and students for that approach.
Do you have a Refund Policy?
Yes. However, certain fees will be charged according to the following guidelines:
- Full refund of fees paid for the term will be made if the student withdraws or file an LOA before the start of classes.
- 50% refund will be made if student withdraws enrolment or files for LOA within the first week of classes.
- 25% refund will be made if student withdraws enrolment or files for LOA within the second week of classes.
- No refund of fees will be made if the student withdraws or files for LOA anytime after the second week of classes.
What gadgets do I need to be able to participate in these online classes?
- Any computer (laptop/desktop/tablet) that is capable of running modern Operating Systems (Windows and MAC OS)
- More memory (RAM) will allow for more applications, such as your online course and productivity tools, to be open and will speed up your computer in general
- A high speed/broadband internet connection, preferably 10Mbps
- Microphone and webcam (built-in or installed hardware)
What is the Twinning Program? How does it work?
Thames students do the first two years of their foreign degree in the Philippines. They then transfer to our partner universities to complete their college degrees in 1-2 years abroad. The partner institutions abroad are:
- Northumbria University (UK)
- University of South Wales (UK)
- Regents University ( UK)
- James Cook University (Australian university with campus in Singapore)
- Management Development Institute (MDIS) Singapore
- Academy of Entrepreneurs (Australia)
This program has made getting a foreign degree more affordable and requires less time abroad.
What is the profile of the Thames' faculty members?
The faculty members are industry practitioners who ensure that lessons learned by our students are valid and useful in actual practice.
What is the ratio of between students and faculty members?
Class sizes vary across programs but generally, classes have 15-20 students, which allow the faculty members to get to know and mentor each of the students accordingly.