MS in Media Studies
The MS Programme in Media Studies gives students a solid understanding of the ways communication media operate on many levels: socially, culturally, legally and as businesses. We approach media understanding from a range of perspectives and consider this range of media knowledge essential to living and working in our rapidly evolving, digitally connected world.
Small classes, seminar-style teaching and excellent, accomplished and experienced full-time faculty provide a variety of courses spanning the range of media theory, media law, media management, digital environments, media research methods and many others. A unique feature of the program is its specialized track in media literacy, a rapidly growing area of interest among community leaders, educators and the nonprofit sector.
Career Goals / Objectives
The MS in Media Studies prepares students to reach a number of career goals. For those already working in, or hoping to work in the media industry, the M.S. Degree offers a broad perspective on where the industry is going. The degree also provides a solid scholarly foundation for students interested in continuing their study in communication and media doctoral programs.
Success in the competitive media industry often depends on one’s determination and motivation, but skills from a media degree can be used in many jobs. Jobs directly related to this degree include:
- Media planner
- Multimedia specialist
- Program researcher, broadcasting/film/video
- Public relations officer
- Broadcasting/film/video
- Television/film/video producer
Curriculum of the Program and semester-wise course breakdown
Scheme of Studies — MS (Media Studies)
| Semester 01 – Total Credits 12 | ||
| Code | Course | Credits |
| MSM 600 | Approaches to Mass Communication I | 3 |
| MSM 602 | Communication Research Methods I | 3 |
| MSM | Elective-I | 3 |
| MSM | Elective-II | 3 |
| Semester 02 – Total Credits 11 | ||
| Code | Course | Credits |
| MSM 601 | Approaches to Mass Communication II | 3 |
| MSM 603 | Communication Research Methods II | 3 |
| MSM | Elective | 3 |
| MSM 607 | MPhil Seminars | 3 |
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Semester 03 – Total Credits 3 & 4 |
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| Code | Course | Credits |
| MSM 608 | Thesis Proposal Writing / Literature Review | – |
| MSM 609 | Thesis Writing | 6 |
Semester 03 – Total Credits 3 & 4
Criteria for MS (Media Studies) Programme
Duration: 02 Years – 04 Semesters
The duration of the programme is 2 years extendable for the period equal to duration permitted by the Bahria University as per prescribed procedure for other equal level (MS) programmes.
Total Credit Hours: 30 (24 credit hours’ course work+ 06 credit hours thesis)
Eligibility Criteria:
- A minimum of 16 years of education on any field of Social Sciences with minimum 50% marks in case of annual system or 2.5CGPA in case of semester system. The candidate should have degree equivalent to Masters in social sciences from institutions which have a sixteen years programme for award of Master’s degree. In case of institution which awards a four years undergraduate degree after 12 years of education, the undergraduate degree will be acceptable for admission.
- A GAT-General with a minimum 50% cumulative score at the time of admission.
Admission Criteria:
Admission will be given on merit through following criteria:
Academic Qualification 60%
Interview ` 40%