To obtain a major in Journalism, Advertising & Public Relations, or Broadcasting, a minimum of 137 credit points encompassing 46 courses is necessary. Students can obtain a double major of a maximum of 67 credit points encompassing 13 more courses in their chosen major. The faculty requirements encompass 25 credit points. Faculty concentration requirements encompass 51 credit points. Major concentration encompasses 34 credit points in every major. Collateral requirements encompass 18 credit points and electives encompass 9 credit points.

Degree Programmes

The three programmes have been designed to cover the main concepts and technologies in mass media.

BA Mass Communication Majors in:

• Advertising & Public Relations
• Broadcasting
• Journalism

Year 1
All students:
• Arabic Morphology & Syntax
• Introduction to Information Technology
• English for Academic Purposes
• History of Arab Civilization
• Basic Mathematics for Social Sciences
• Introduction to Economics I (or II)
• English for Study Skills
• Rise of Modern Civilization
• Introduction to Mass Communication
• Electronic Publishing


Honours
Modules may be selected according to the following rules:

Major

To obtain a major in Journalism, Advertising & Public Relations, or Broadcasting, a minimum of 137 credit points encompassing 46 courses is necessary. Students can obtain a double major of a maximum of 67 credit points encompassing 13 more courses in their chosen major. The Faculty requirements encompass 25 credit points, Faculty concentration requirements encompass 51 credit points, major concentration encompasses 34 credit points in every major, collateral requirements encompass 18 credit points and electives encompass 9 credit points.

Minors

MSA students, other than Mass Communication students, can obtain a minor in Advertising and Public Relations. Acquiring 18 credit points are necessary to complete minor requirements.