BS Mass Communication 4-Year Program
Eligibility
The eligibility criterion for admission in BS Mass Communication is FA/FSc with at least 2nd Division.
Scheme of Studies Duration: 4 Years
Semester Duration: 16–18 Weeks
Total Semesters: 08 Semesters
Course Load Per Semester: 15–18 Credit Hours
Total Credit Hours: 130
BS four years program is just a beginning. The Department will very soon reach the pinnacles of glory by becoming one of the leading departments offering Journalism and Mass Communication studies throughout the country.
Courses Offered in BS Mass Communication
1st Semester
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BMC-3101 | Introduction to Mass Communication | 03 |
| ENG-3102 | Functional English-I | 03 |
| ISD-3103 | Islamic Studies | 02 |
| COM-3104 | Computer Skills for Mass Communication | 03 |
| PSY-3105 | Psychology | 03 |
| POL-3106 | Political Science | 03 |
2nd Semester
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BMC-3201 | Mass Media in Pakistan | 03 |
| BMC-3202 | News Writing (English/Urdu) | 03 |
| ENG-3203 | Writing & Presentation Skills (English-II) | 03 |
| PSD-3204 | Pakistan Studies | 02 |
| URD-3205 | Functional Urdu | 03 |
| SOC-3206 | Sociology | 03 |
3rd Semester
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BMC-4301 | Broadcast Journalism (TV/Radio) | 03 |
| BMC-4302 | Editing News/Copy Editing (English/Urdu) | 03 |
| ENG-4303 | Current Affairs | 03 |
| ENG-4304 | Communication Skills (English-III) | 03 |
| ECO-4305 | Economics | 03 |
| LAW-4306 | Introduction to Law | 03 |
4th Semester
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BMC-4401 | Reporting & Editing Workshop (Eng/Urdu) | 03 |
| BMC-4402 | Media Ethics & Law | 03 |
| BMC-4403 | Introduction to Film & Theater Studies | 03 |
| ARB-4404 | Arabic | 03 |
| ESC-4405 | Everyday Science | 03 |
5th Semester
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BMC-5501 | Introduction to Advertising & PR | 03 |
| BMC-5502 | Online Journalism | 03 |
| BMC-5503 | Communication Theories-I | 03 |
| BMC-5504 | Contemporary World Media | 03 |
| BMC-5505 | Media & Human Rights | 03 |
6th Semester
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BMC-5601 | Feature, Column & Editorial Writing | 03 |
| BMC-5602 | Communication Theories-II | 03 |
| BMC-5603 | Foundation of Behavioral Research-I | 03 |
| BMC-5604 | Media Seminar | 03 |
| STA-5605 | Statistics | 03 |
| GEO-5606 | Introduction to Geography | 03 |
7th Semester
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BMC-6701 | Foundation of Behavioral Research-II | 03 |
| BMC-6702 | Development Communication/DSC | 03 |
| BMC-6703 | Internship | 03 |
| …………. | Specialized Sequence Subject-I | 03 |
| …………. | Specialized Sequence Subject-II | 03 |
8th Semester
| Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|---|---|
| BMC-6801 | International Communication | 03 |
| BMC-6802 | Final Project/Research Report/Research Article | 03 |
| BMC-6803 | Photo Journalism | 03 |
| …………. | Specialized Sequence Subject-I | 03 |
| …………. | Specialized Sequence Subject-II | 03 |
Specialization
| Course Code | Specialization | Course Title |
|---|---|---|
| BMC-6704 BMC-6705 |
Print Media | 1. Advanced Reporting 2. Newspaper Management & Production |
| BMC-6706 BMC-6707 |
Broadcast (Radio, TV), Film & Theater Studies | 1. Film, Theater & Society, Introduction to Film Studies 2. Script Writing for Radio & TV, Live Outdoor Broadcasting, Types of Production |
| BMC-6804 BMC-6805 |
Advertising & Public Relations | 1. Advertising-I 2. Public Relations-I |
| BMC-6806 BMC-6807 |
Mass Communication & Research | 1. Mass Communication Theories, Crisis Management Communication, International Communication 2. Communication Research Methods |