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Micro-credential certification in Academic English LEA3163 (DMC) **

Overview: 

This course introduces students to the academic skills necessary for success in tertiary education. Students learn to identify their grammatical and pronunciation errors and apply correct grammatical and sentence structure rules to effectively structure their messages to achieve intended meanings. Students learn to critically respond to a range of academic reading texts, learning to identify author’s point of view, make inferences, sort opinions from facts, and guess meaning of unfamiliar words. Students also learn to structure well-argued academic essays using correct referencing and present well-organised and effective oral presentations.

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Programme Fee

Awarding Body: 

This programme is designed, delivered, assessed and awarded by SEGi University through the Africa Open Learning Platform. 

Endorsement & Recognition: 


This programme is recognized and endorsed by the Seychelles Qualifications Authority (SQA), established under the Seychelles Qualifications Authority Act of 2005. 

Discipline: 
Communication Studies
Entry Requirements: 

Age Experience - 18 Years Above 
Language Proficiency - Yes
Pre-requisites - No

Note: To enter the Diploma In Mass Communication programme's (Pathway) applicants will need to have the following pre-requisites:

IELTS 5.0

i. A pass in senior high school or its equivalent with a minimum of Grade C (GP 2.00) in any 3 subjects and a credit in English at O level or its equivalent;           

OR
ii. A pass in SKM level 3 and pass senior high school with a credit in English

OR
iii Certificate or its equivalent and a credit in English.

OR 
iv A Certificate in Media and Communication or its equivalent

Contents: 
Topic 1 – Lessons for life
Grammar practice
Topic 2 – More than a job
Topic 3 – Design for life 
Topic 4 – Innovation 
Topic 5– The magic of travel
Topic 6 - Argumentative Essay
Topic 7 – Digital media 
Topic 8 – The music in us
Topic 9 – Window on the past
Topic 10 – Social living
Topic 11 – The Music in Us
Assessments: 

Assignment - 60%
Final Exam - 40%

Credit Transfer: 

Upon successful completion of this Micro-credential certification in Academic English (DMC), students will be able to transfer grades and credits into the following programme(s):

  1. Diploma in Mass Communication
Continuing Education: 
Upon successful completion of this Diploma in Mass Communication programme and meeting the necessary entry requirements, students will be able to progress into the following programme(s):
  1. Bachelor of Mass Communication (Hons)
Career Opportunities: 

Copywriter, Writer, Public Relations Executive