Bachelors of Studies in Media & Communication Studies - Journalism
The BS Media & Communication Studies (Journalism) program is a four year undergraduate degree designed to develop skilled, ethical, and industry ready media professionals.
Programme overview
Degree programme: BS Media & Communication Studies · Faculty: Liberal Arts & Humanities · Department: Media Art & Design · Duration: 4 years (8 semesters) · Eligibility: 12 years of education.
The BS Media & Communication Studies (Journalism) program is a four year undergraduate degree designed to develop skilled, ethical, and industry ready media professionals. The program provides a strong foundation in journalism, mass communication, and digital media practices, combining theoretical knowledge with practical training in news reporting, broadcast journalism, content creation, and media production.
Students are trained to understand the role of media in society, democracy, and global communication systems. The curriculum integrates print, electronic, and digital journalism along with emerging trends in multimedia storytelling, data journalism, and social media reporting. Through studio-based learning, field reporting, internships, and project work, students gain hands on experience in real world media environments.
Curriculum
Course breakdown: General Education (34 credit hours, 15 courses) · Core Courses (84 credit hours, 28 courses) · Interdisciplinary courses (12 credit hours, 4 courses) · Internship (3 credit hours) · Capstone (3 credit hours) · Total: 136 credit hours across 49 courses.
Semester 1
- Intro to Media & Communication Studies (MJ)
- Drawing Perspectives (MJ)
- Digital Photography (MJ)
- Quantitative Reasoning-I (GE)
- Applications of Information and Communication Technologies (GE)
- Functional English (GE)
Semester 2
- Introduction to Advertising & Public Relations (MJ)
- Fundamentals of Design (MJ)
- Quantitative Reasoning-II (GE)
- Psychology (GE)
- Expository Writing (GE)
- Global Sustainability (GE)
- Fahm ul Quran-I / Ethics for Non-Muslims (GE)
Semester 3
- Graphics Design (MJ)
- Professional Communication (ID)
- Philosophy & Critical Thinking (ID)
- Foreign Language (GE)
- Religious Education / Ethics for non-Muslim students (GE)
- Pakistan Studies (GE)
- Fahm ul Quran-II / Ethics for Non-Muslims (GE)
Semester 4
- Development Support Communication (MJ)
- Motion Graphics (MJ)
- Camera & Lighting Techniques (MJ)
- Media and Communication Theories (MJ)
- Civics and Community Engagement (GE)
- Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan (GE)
- Entrepreneurship (GE)
Semester 5
- Storyboarding & Idea Development (MJ)
- Content Writing for Media & Digital Platforms (MJ)
- Video Editing & Color Grading (MJ)
- Media Ethics & Laws in Pakistan (Cyber Laws & Ethics) (MJ)
- AI & Data Analytics in Media (ID)
- Classical Drama (ID)
Semester 6
- Digital Compositing (MJ)
- Sound Designing (MJ)
- Advanced Production Techniques (MJ)
- Internship
- News Writing & Reporting
- Human Rights & Gender Reporting
Semester 7
- Documentary Production (MJ)
- Generative AI (MJ)
- Broadcast Media
- TV & Multimedia Journalism
- News Anchoring
- Research Methodology (MJ)
Semester 8
- Media Enterprise Management
- Photojournalism
- Conflict and Crisis Communication
- Capstone Project
Admission & eligibility
Intermediate or equivalent (12 Years of Education)
Career opportunities
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