MA in Media Studies

A 2 year degree program
(4 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
MA
Duration
2 Years
Mode of Delivery
On Campus
Specialization
TV-Radio-Print
Program Component
Coursework
Faculty
Education & Humanities

QUICK FACTS

Degre
MA
Duration
2 Years
Mode of Delivery
On Campus
Specialization
TV-Radio-Print 
Program Components
Coursework
Faculty
Education & Humanities

“ And i believe that good journalism, good television, can make our world a better place” 

Christiane Amanpour

Course Details

Our MA in Media Studies course is a well rounded, practical and up-to-date course, which offers the skills and knowledge to find success asmedia practitioner .

SEMESTER 1

MS-601
Functional English
MS-602
Mass Media in Balochistan
MS-603
Sub editing & Rewriting
MS-604
Reporting
MS-605
Computer Skills in Mass Communication
MS-606
Functional Urdu


SEMESTER 3

MS-613
Radio Journalism
MS-614
Public Relations
MS-615
Magazine Production
MS-616
Research Methodology
MS-617
Development Support Communication 

SEMESTER 2

MS-607
Media Laws & Ethics
MS-608
Mass Media in Pakistan
MS-609
Online Journalism
MS-610
Opinion Writing
MS-611
Theories of Mass Communication
MS-612
Current Affairs in Pakistan & Around

SEMESTER 4

MS-618
Advertising
MS-619
Television Journalism
MS-620
Thesis & Presentation
MS-621
Internship & Viva Voce
MS-622
Advance Reporting (Elective)
MS-623
Photo Journalism (Elective) 


Semester I

MS-601    
Functional English
MS-602    
Mass Media in Balochistan
MS-603    
Sub editing & Rewriting
MS-604    
Reporting
MS-605    
Computer Skills in Mass Communication
MS-606    
Functional Urdu

Semester II

MS-607    
Media Laws & Ethics
MS-608    
Mass Media in Pakistan
MS-609    
Online Journalism
MS-610    
Opinion Writing
MS-611    
Theories of Mass Communication
MS-612    
Current Affairs in Pakistan & Around

Semester III

MS-613    
Radio Journalism
MS-614    
Public Relations
MS-615    
Magazine Production
MS-616    
Research Methodology
MS-617    
Development Support Communication

Semester IV

MS-618    
Advertising
MS-619    
Television Journalism
MS-620    
Thesis & Presentation
MS-621    
Internship & Viva Voce
MS-622    
Advance Reporting (Elective)
MS-623    
Photo Journalism (Elective)

Entry Requirement

A second class degree or above in BA/ BSc.

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 50% 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.