MS Media and Communication — Program Scheme
School of Media and Communication Studies | Session: Fall 2025 (F2025 onwards)
| Program Details | Information |
|---|
| Eligibility Criteria (Minimum Criteria for Admission) |
Sixteen-year Education with first division or 2.5 CGPA |
| Duration (Years of study) |
2 Years |
| Semester Duration (Weeks) |
18 Weeks |
| Semesters |
4 |
| Course Load per Semester (Credit Hours) |
13 Credit Hours |
| Number of Courses per Semester |
5 Max |
Structure of the Scheme
| Structure of the Scheme | Credit Hours / Courses |
|---|
| Courses Credit Hours |
26 |
| Core Courses |
6 Courses (14 Credit Hours) |
| Foundation Courses |
— |
| Major Courses |
— |
| Technical Electives |
4 Courses (12 Credit Hours) |
| General Electives |
— |
| Supporting Science |
— |
| Thesis / Research Project |
06 Credit Hours |
| Total Credit Hours |
32 |
Important Note: Students from backgrounds other than Media and Communication are required to complete Deficiency Courses (select any 2 courses from the list — 9 Credit Hours total).
MS Media and Communication — Roadmap (Fall 2025)
Total Credit Hours: 32 | Session: Fall 2025 (F2025 onwards)
Deficiency Course List
For students other than Media and Communication: Select any two (02) courses from the list below.
| Code | Course Title | Cr. Hr. | Prerequisite |
|---|
| MC 356 |
Development Communication |
3 |
— |
| MC 309 |
Communication Theories |
3 |
— |
| MC 120 |
Introduction to Mass Communication |
3 |
— |
| Total Credit Hours (Select any 2) |
09 |
Year 1
Semester I
| Code | Course Title | Cr. Hr. | Category |
|---|
| MC 611 |
Advanced Theories of Communication |
3 |
Core |
| MC 612 |
Media & Society |
3 |
Core |
| MC — |
Elective I |
3 |
Elective |
| MC — |
Elective II |
3 |
Elective |
| MC — |
Fehm ul Quran-I |
1 |
Compulsory |
| Semester Credit Hours |
13 |
Semester II
| Code | Course Title | Cr. Hr. | Category |
|---|
| MC 602 |
International Communications |
3 |
Core |
| MC 613 |
Advanced Research Methodologies |
3 |
Core |
| MC — |
Elective III |
3 |
Elective |
| MC — |
Elective IV |
3 |
Elective |
| MC — |
Fehm ul Quran-II |
1 |
Compulsory |
| Semester Credit Hours |
13 |
Year 2 (Semester III & IV)
Thesis / Research Project
| Code | Course Title | Cr. Hr. | Category |
|---|
| MC 699 |
Thesis / Research Project |
6 |
Compulsory |
| Semester Credit Hours |
6 |
| Total Credit Hours of Degree |
32 |
Approved Elective Courses List
MS Media and Communication — Electives (3 Credit Hours each)
| Sr.# | Course Code | Course Title | Credit Hours |
|---|
| 1 |
MC 719 |
Disaster Communication |
3 (3-0) |
| 2 |
MC 718 |
Documentary Making |
3 (3-0) |
| 3 |
MC 717 |
Conceptual & Project-based PR & Advertising |
3 (3-0) |
| 4 |
MC 720 |
Short Film Making |
3 (3-0) |
| 5 |
MC 721 |
TV Program & News Production |
3 (3-0) |
| 6 |
MC 722 |
Political Communication |
3 (3-0) |
| 7 |
MC 723 |
Online Journalism |
3 (3-0) |
| 8 |
MC 724 |
Visual Communication |
3 (3-0) |
| 9 |
MC 725 |
Advanced Reporting |
3 (3-0) |
| 10 |
MC 726 |
Public Relations and Advertising Campaign |
3 (3-0) |
| 11 |
MC 727 |
Media and Gender |
3 (3-0) |
| 12 |
MC 728 |
Social Media Management |
3 (3-0) |
| 13 |
MC 729 |
Media Psychology |
03 |
| 14 |
MC 730 |
Documentary Production |
03 |
| 15 |
MC 731 |
Research Seminar |
03 |
| 16 |
MC 732 |
Public Relations Dynamics |
03 |
| 17 |
MC 733 |
Conflict Crisis and Communication |
03 |
| 18 |
MC 734 |
Tools & Skills of Production |
03 |
| 19 |
MC 735 |
Media & Information Literacy |
03 |
| 20 |
MC 736 |
Media Enterprise Management |
03 |
| 21 |
MC 737 |
Advertising (Strategic Communication) |
03 |
| 22 |
MC 738 |
Managing Information |
03 |
Note: Students must select 04 Elective Courses (12 Credit Hours total) from the above list during their program.