The BA Hons program is designed keeping in view the practices and growth of Mass Communication in Pakistan. All the aspects of media working are covered, ranging from writing and reporting news to political, cultural, legal and sociological aspects of Mass Communication. The program offers all the fundamental knowledge about new technologies in broadcasting, telecommunications and print. Leading industry professionals from television, radio, public relations and advertising are invited for special lectures from time to time. This helps students get up-to-date knowledge of the industry in addition to bolstering the prospects of future contacts and placements/internships in the media.
Requirements for Major
36 credit hours of core courses including
MCOM 201: News Reporting (3 credits)
MCOM 301: Press Laws and Ethics (3 credits)
MCOM 405: Mass Communication Studies (3 credits)
MCOM 407: Internship (3 credits)/ MCOM 499: Research Thesis/Project (3 credits)
and eight courses selected from the following
MCOM 101: Introduction to Print Journalism (3 credits)
MCOM 102: Introduction to Electronic Media (3 credits)
MCOM 103: Introduction of PR & Advertising (3 credits)
MCOM 202: Sub-Editing (3 credits)
MCOM 203: Media & Peace Building (3 credits)
MCOM 302: Opinion writing (3 credits)
MCOM 303: Public Relations (3 credits)
MCOM 304: Principles of Advertising (3 credits)
MCOM 305: Magazine Journalism (3 credits)
MCOM 306: Research Methodology (3 credits)
MCOM 307: Photojournalism (3 credits)
MCOM 308: Online Journalism (3 credits)
MCOM 401: Radio Broadcasting: (3 credits) A Theoretical Introduction
MCOM 402: Television: (3 credits) A Theoretical Introduction
MCOM 403: Media History (3 credits)
MCOM 404: Community Journalism (3 credits)
MCOM 405: Mass Communication Studies (3 credits)
MCOM 407: Internship (3 credits)
MCOM 408: Development Journalism (3 credits)
MCOM 409: Theories of Mass Communication (3 credits)
MCOM 410: Documentary Making (3 credits)
MCOM 412: International Communication (3 credits)
MCOM 413: Media, Society & Culture (3 credits)
Requirements for Minor
Core courses required for minor
MCOM 101: Introduction to Print Journalism (3 credits)
MCOM 102: Introduction to Electronic Media (3 credits)
MCOM 201: News Reporting (3 credits)
MCOM 301: Press Laws and Ethics (3 credits)
MCOM 405: Mass Communication Studies (3 credits)
and 2 courses from the following
MCOM 202: Sub-Editing (3 credits)
MCOM 302: Opinion writing (3 credits)
MCOM 303: Public Relations (3 credits)
MCOM 304: Principles of Advertising (3 credits)
MCOM 401: Radio Broadcasting: (3 credits) A Theoretical Introduction
MCOM 402: Television: (3 credits) A Theoretical Introduction
MCOM 404: Community Journalism (3 credits)