B.A. · Undergraduate
Media & Communication
- Degree
- B.A.
- Level
- Undergraduate
Programme overview
Prepares students for careers in journalism, broadcasting, digital media, and public relations. Students gain strong foundations in storytelling, multimedia production, and communication strategy, with emphasis on using media as a tool for social development and democratic governance.
Curriculum
Year 1
5 courses- 01Introduction to Communication
- 02Academic Writing
- 03World History & Media
- 04Digital Literacy
- 05Principles of Journalism
Year 2
6 courses- 01Media & Society
- 02Broadcast Journalism
- 03Public Speaking & Debate
- 04Media
- 05Law & Ethics
- 06Research Methods in Media Studies
Year 3
5 courses- 01Public Relations & Advertising
- 02Multimedia Production (Radio, TV , Online)
- 03Political Communication
- 04Social Media & Digital Campaigns
- 05Investigative Journalism
Year 4
11 courses- 01Strategic Communication & Leadership
- 02Development Communication (NGOs
- 03UN)
- 04Capstone Media Project
- 05Internship (TV , radio, NGOs, digital startups)
- 06Sample Courses
- 07Media Law & Ethics
- 08Investigative Journalism
- 09Political & Development Communication
- 10Social Media & Digital Campaigns
- 11Public Relations & Advertising
Course lists are indicative and may be updated as the programme is accredited and reviewed.
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