MSc Communication Studies

Program Structure

The MSc Communication Studies program is especially designed for those candidates who have pursued their graduation in different subjects, but at the same time, they want to get a comprehensive knowledge about media studies, which could be extremely beneficial to them in their relevant fields; or if they want to pursue media as a career. Again, the students here would be trained with audio video digital production techniques; providing them hands on experience regarding scriptwriting, videography, editing and graphic designing skills using different softwares, so that they could have a vision of pursuing various starts-ups as part of entrepreneurship.

Duration

2 Years

Eligibility Criteria

The applicant must have completed minimum 14 years or equivalent education with at least 45% marks. The applicant must have acquired the requisite academic qualification on or before the admission closing date.

Scheme of Studies

Semester-1
Course Code Category Course Title Cr.Hrs. Prerequisites
MC-101 MC-BS Foundation courses Introduction to Mass Communciation 3-0
MC-103 MC-BS Foundation courses Mass Media in Pakistan 3-0
MC-106 MC-BS Foundation courses Fundamentals of Reporting (English/Urdu) 3-0
MC-108 MC Msc Courses Language and Communication (T&P) 3-0
MC-109 MC Msc Courses Introduction to Social Sciences 3-0
MC-107 MC-BS Foundation courses Fundamentals of Broadcast Media 2-1
Semester-2
Course Code Category Course Title Cr.Hrs. Prerequisites
MC-201 MC-BS Foundation courses Current Affairs 3-0
MC-202 MC-BS Foundation courses Introduction to PR and Advertising 3-0
MC-203 MC-BS Major Courses Feature, coloumn and Editorial writing 3-0
MC-204 MC-BS Major Courses Sub Editing and Page Designing 3-0
MC-303 MC-BS Major Courses Online Journalism 2-1
MC-205 MC-BS Major Courses Development Support Communication 3-0
Semester-3
Course Code Category Course Title Cr.Hrs. Prerequisites
MC-310 MC Msc Courses Communication theories 3-0
MC-311 MC Msc Courses Communication research methods 3-0
MC MC-BS Elective within Major Courses Elective-1 3-0
MC MC-BS Elective within Major Courses Elective-2 3-0
MC-206 MC-BS Major Courses Media Ethics and Laws 3-0
MC-401 MC-BS Major Courses Internship 0-3
Semester-4
Course Code Category Course Title Cr.Hrs. Prerequisites
MC-307 MC-BS Major Courses International Communication 3-0
MC MC-BS Elective within Major Courses Elective-3 3-0
MC MC-BS Elective within Major Courses Elective-4 3-0
MC-439 MC-BS Major Courses Thesis/Project 3-0
MC-440 MC-BS Major Courses Thesis/Project 0-3

Degree Completion Requirements

Internship in any mainstream Media Organization. Thesis/Research Project.