Course Name Duration
BS 4 Years
ADP 2 Years
MS/ M.Phil

SCHEME OF STUDIES FOR BS (FOUR YEAR)

Semester-I

Course Title Course Code Credit Hours
Ecology NSC(G)X01X 3
Functional English FNE(G) X02X 3
Statistics QTR(G) X01X 3
Introduction to Media Studies MCO1011 3
Interdisciplinary (International Relations) SOC(G) X01X 3
TOTAL 15

Semester-II

Course Title Course Code Credit Hours
Islamic Studies ISL(G) X01X 3
Expository Writing EXR(G) X01X 3
Introduction to Communication Technology ICT(G) X01X 3
Major-2 (News Writing, Reporting, and Editing) MCO1024 3
Interdisciplinary (Psychology) PSY-1022 3
TOTAL   15

Semester-III

Course Title Course Code Credit Hours
Entrepreneurship ENT(G) X01X 2
Civics and Community Engagement CCE(G) X01X 2
Creative Arts AHM(G) X01X 2
Major-3 (Broadcast Journalism) MCO2031 3
Mass Media and Society MCO1022 3
Interdisciplinary (New Media Technique and Design) MCO-2037 3
TOTAL   15

Semester-IV

Course Title Course Code Credit Hours
Human Rights SOC(G) X01X 2
Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan ICP(G) X01X 2
Islamic Studies/Ethics ISL(G) X01X 2
Introduction to Digital Media MCO2046 3
Introduction to Advertising and Public Relations MCO2048 3
Interdisciplinary (Education) SOC(G) X01X 3
TOTAL   15

Semester-V

Course Title Course Code Credit Hours
Communication and Presentation Skills MCO3113 3
Online Journalism MCO3105 3
Media Laws and Ethics MCO3109 3
Communication Theories MCO3101 3
Contemporary World Media MCO3107 3
TOTAL   15

Semester-VI

Course Title Course Code Credit Hours
Opinion Writing MCO3122 3
Foundation of Behavior Research I MCO3132 3
Media Seminar MCO3134 3
Magazine and Newspaper Production MCO3138 3
Fundamental of Digital Media Marketing MCO3124 3
TOTAL   15
Course Category Number of Courses Credit Hours
General Education 12 30
Major Courses 26 78
Interdisciplinary 4 12
Internship 1 3
Capstone Project 1 3
Total 44 126

ADP 2-YEAR LAYOUT (SEMESTER WISE)

Semester I

Course Title Course Code Credit Hours
Ecology NSC(G)X01X 3
Functional English FNE(G) X02X 3
Statistics QTR(G) X01X 3
Introduction to Media Studies MCO1011 3
Interdisciplinary (International Relations) SOC(G) X01X 3
Total   15

Semester II

Course Title Course Code Credit Hours
Islamic Studies ISL(G) X01X 3
Expository Writing EXR(G) X01X 3
Introduction to Communication Technology ICT(G) X01X 3
Major-2 (News Writing, Reporting, and Editing) MCO1024 3
Interdisciplinary (Psychology) SOC(G) X01X 3
Total   15

Semester III

Course Title Course Code Credit Hours
Entrepreneurship ENT(G) X01X 2
Civics and Community Engagement CCE(G) X01X 2
Creative Arts AHM(G) X01X 2
Major-3 (Broadcast Journalism) MCO2031 3
Mass Media and Society MCO1022 3
Interdisciplinary (New Media Technique and Design) MCO-2037 3
Total   15

Semester IV

Course Title Course Code Credit Hours
Human Rights SOC(G) X01X 2
Ideology and Constitution of Pakistan ICP(G) X01X 2
Islamic Studies/Ethics ISL(G) X01X 2
Introduction to Digital Media MCO2046 3
Introduction to Advertising and Public Relations MCO2048 3
Interdisciplinary (Education) SOC(G) X01X 3
Total   15

ADP 2-Year Course Categories:

  • General Education: 12 courses / 30 credit hours
  • Major Courses: 6 courses / 18 credit hours
  • Interdisciplinary: 4 courses / 12 credit hours
  • Total: 22 courses / 60 credit hours

Degree Requirement:

  • Total Credit Hours: 60 (can extend to 72 with optional internship)
  • Degree Requirement: 60-72 credit hours

MS/MPHIL Program Objective

  1. To inculcate ability in students to serve as researcher in different media organizations
  2. To enable students to supervise research projects of BS/ MA
  3. To enable students to serve as a competent teaching faculty
  4. To enable students to become better professionals
Semester Course Title Course Code Credit Hours
Semester I Research Methodology I MCO-5011 3
  Approaches to Mass Communication Studies MCO-5021 3
  Mass Media and Society MCO-5031 3
  Total   9
Semester II Research Methodology II MCO-5042 3
  International Communication MCO-5052 3
  Pakistani Media and Mass Media Issues in Pakistan MCO-5062 3
  Total   9
Semester III Advanced Development Communication MCO-5061 3
  Women and Media MCO-5071 3
  Total   6
Semester IV Comparative World Media MCO-5082 3
  History of Mass Media Research MCO-5072 3
  Total   6
Semester IV (Thesis-Based)      
       
       
  Total Credit Hours   24+6
  Duration   Minimum 2 years
  Semesters Duration   16-18 weeks per semester
  Semesters   4
  Course Load per Semester   15-18 credit hours
  Number of Courses per Semester   3-4
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