BS in Media Studies
A 4 year degree program
(8 semesters)
The Media Studies degree offered in the department enables students to explore the ways humans use media and technology to express themselves in simple as well as complex ways. Soon after beginning the program, students learn to interpret media messages, communicate effectively in a range of diverse contexts, and demonstrate creative problem solving, and exhibit professional knowledge and skills making them a valuable asset to marketing firms and organizations. A Media Communications degree offers a balanced education that emphasizes critical thinking, communication skills, and technical acumen.
QUICK FACTS
Degree
BS
Duration
4 Years
Mode of Delivery
On Campus
Specialization
TV-Radio-Print
Program Component
Coursework
Faculty
Education & Humanities
QUICK FACTS
Degre
BS
Subject
4 Years
Mode of Delivery
On Campus
Specialization
TV, Radio, Online, Print
Program Components
Coursework
Faculty
Education & Humanities
QUICK FACTS
Degre
BS
Subject
4 Years
Mode of Delivery
On Campus
Specialization
TV, Radio, Online, Print
Program Components
Coursework
Faculty
Education & Humanities
“The art of communication is the language of leadership”
Course Contents
Our BS in Media Studies course is a well rounded, practical and up-to-date course, which offers the skills and knowledge to find success as media practitioner .
SEMESTER 1
MS-601
Introduction to Mass Communication
MS-602
Mass Media in Balochistan
ENG-601
Functional English
CS-601
Computer Skills in Mass Communication
PSY-601
Introduction to Psychology
IS-601
Islamic Studies/Ethics
SEMESTER 2
MS-603
Introduction to Advertising &
Public Relations
MS-604
Reporting
ENG-602
Communication Skills
PS-601
Pakistan Studies
MATH-601
Elementary Mathematics & Statistics
POL SC-601
Introduction to Political Science
SEMESTER 3
MS-605
Re-writing & Sub Editing
MS-606
Media Writing
HUM-104
Social Psychology
SOC-601
Introduction to Sociology
MS-607
Functional Urdu
LAW-601
Introduction to Law
Semester 1
MS-601
Introduction to Mass Communication
MS-602
Mass Media in Balochistan
ENG-601
Functional English
CS-601
Computer Skills in Mass Communication
PSY-601
Introduction to Psychology
IS-601
Islamic Studies/Ethics
Semester 2
MS-603
Introduction to Advertising &
Public Relations
MS-604
Reporting
ENG-602
Communication Skills
PS-601
Pakistan Studies
MATH-601
Elementary Mathematics & Statistics
POL SC-601
Introduction to Political Science
Semester 3
MS-605
Re-writing & Sub Editing
MS-606
Media Writing
HUM-104
Social Psychology
SOC-601
Introduction to Sociology
MS-607
Functional Urdu
LAW-601
Introduction to Law
Semester 4
MS-608
Television Journalism
MS-265
Media & Society in Pakistan
MS-610
Photojournalism
ECO-601
Introduction to Economics
PSY-604
Social Philosophy
MS-611
Opinion Writing
"You can never cross the ocean until you have the courage to lose sight of the shore".
Christopher Columbus
SEMESTER 4
MS-608
Television Journalism
MS-265
Media & Society in Pakistan
MS-610
Photojournalism
ECO-601
Introduction to Economics
PSY-604
Social Philosophy
MS-611
Opinion Writing
SEMESTER 5
MS-612
Media Laws & Ethics
MS-613
Online Journalism
MS-614
Radio Journalism
MS-615
National & International Affairs
MS-616
Media Culture & Society
MS-617
Magazine Production
SEMESTER 6
MS-618
Media & Human Rights
MS-619
Introduction to Film Studies
MS-620
Development Support Communication
MS-621
Theories of Mass Communication I
MS-622
Research Methodology
A good newspaper, I suppose, is a nation talking to itself.”
Arthur Miller
SEMESTER 7
MS-623
Research Communication
MS-624
International Communication
MS-625
Theories of Mass Communication II
MS-626
Elective
MS-627
Elective
MS-628
Internship
SEMESTER 8
MS-629
Crisis Reporting
MS-630
Conflict Sensitive Journalism
MS-631
Final Project/Thesis
MS-632
Elective Studies
MS-633
Elective
Semester 5
MS-612
Media Laws & Ethics
MS-613
Online Journalism
MS-614
Radio Journalism
MS-615
National & International Affairs
MS-616
Media Culture & Society
MS-617
Magazine Production
Semester 6
MS-618
Media & Human Rights
MS-619
Introduction to Film Studies
MS-620
Development Support Communication
MS-621
Theories of Mass Communication I
MS-622
Research Methodology
Semester 7
MS-623
Research Communication
MS-624
International Communication
MS-625
Theories of Mass Communication II
MS-626
Elective
MS-627
Elective
MS-628
Internship
Semester 8
MS-629
Crisis Reporting
MS-630
Conflict Sensitive Journalism
MS-631
Final Project/Thesis
MS-632
Elective Studies
MS-633
Elective
Entery Requirement
At least a second class degree or above in FA/ FSc or its equivalent.
Entry Test
A multiple choice questions based test is conducted comprising 70% Media, 15% English and 15% General Knowledge. A student must get at least 45% marks in the test in order to be considerd for the next stage.
Interview
We invite applicants for an interview with the Head of the Department.
