In your first year, you will study general humanities subjects that set the base for your future specialization. You will complete 12 core courses (36 credit hours) across two terms.
| Course Title (English) | Course Title (Arabic) | Credits | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Mass Communication | مدخل إلى الإعلام | 3 | None |
| Introduction to Literary Texts | مدخل إلى النصوص الأدبية | 3 | None |
| Listening and Speaking | حديث واستماع | 3 | None |
| Arabic Language (1) | لغة عربية 1 | 3 | None |
| Essay Writing | كتابة المقال | 3 | None |
| Phonetics | صوتيات | 3 | None |
| Course Title (English) | Course Title (Arabic) | Credits | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to Radio and Television | مدخل إلى الإذاعة والتليفزيون | 3 | None |
| Translation 1 | ترجمة 1 | 3 | None |
| Arabic (2) | لغة عربية 2 | 3 | Arabic 1 |
| Novel | رواية | 3 | None |
| Social Psychology | علم النفس الاجتماعي | 3 | None |
| Theater (Drama) | مسرح (دراما) | 3 | None |
In your second year, you will choose one of the Media Studies majors:
Radio & Television Production
Digital Media
Before focusing on your major, you will complete general media courses in Terms 3 and 4.
| Course Title (English) | Course Title (Arabic) | Credits | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|---|
| Introduction to News Reporting | مدخل إلى الصحافة الإخبارية | 3 | Introduction to Mass Communication |
| Principles of Design | أساسيات التصميم | 3 | None |
| Modern Arab History | تاريخ العرب المعاصر | 2 | None |
| Public Opinion | الرأى العام | 3 | Introduction to Mass Communication |
| مدخل إلى الإعلان | 3 | None | |
| Integrated Marketing Communication (Elective) | الاتصال التسويقي المتكامل | 3 | None |
| Course Title (English) | Course Title (Arabic) | Credits | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|---|
| Communication Theories | نظريات الاتصال | 3 | None |
| Introduction to Digital Media | مدخل إلى الإعلام الرقمي | 3 | None |
| Geopolitics | الجغرافيا السياسية | 2 | None |
| Writing & Editing for Media Material | الكتابة والتحرير للمواد الإعلامية | 3 | Essay Writing |
| Intercultural Communication (Elective) | التواصل بين الثقافات | 3 | None |
| Contemporary Arab Literature | الأدب العربى المعاصر | 2 | Arabic 2 |
| Cinema and Fiction | السينما والأدب | 2 | None |
| Photography (Elective) | التصوير | 3 | None |
From Term 5 onwards, your courses will depend on your major & Minor choice.
Term 5 – 3 Core + 2 Electives (14 Credit Hours)
Core: Contemporary Media Environment, Videography, Introduction to Video Editing
Electives: Media & Society, Media Laws & Ethics, Applied Linguistics, Research Methods
Term 6 – 4 Core + 1 Elective (15 Credit Hours)
Core: Writing for Radio & TV, Television Production, Oral Proficiency, Introduction to TV Directing
Electives: News Program Production, Advanced Videography & Lighting, Practical Training
Term 5 – 3 Core + 2 Electives (14 Credit Hours)
| Course Title (English) | Credits | Type | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contemporary Media Environment | 3 | Core | None |
| Videography | 3 | Core | None |
| Introduction to Video Editing | 3 | Core | None |
| Media & Society | 3 | Elective | None |
| Media Laws & Ethics | 3 | Elective | None |
| Introduction to Applied Linguistics | 2 | Elective | None |
| Research Methods | 2 | Elective | None |
Students choose electives to complete the required total (usually 2 elective courses).
Term 6 – 4 Core + 1 Elective + Practical Training (15 Credit Hours)
| Course Title (English) | Credits | Type | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|---|
| Writing for Radio & Television | 3 | Core | Writing & Editing for Media Material (COM237) |
| Television Production | 3 | Core | None |
| Oral Proficiency | 3 | Core | Phonetics (LAN113) |
| Introduction to Television Directing | 3 | Core | None |
| News Program Production | 3 | Elective | None |
| Advanced Digital Videography & Lighting | 3 | Elective | Videography (RTV340) |
| Practical Training | 0 | Core | None |
Students take one elective in this term in addition to Practical Training (0 credit hours).
In your final year, you will complete your minor courses (Term 8) and your Graduation Project.
Dubbing & Subtitling: Fundamentals, Screen Translation, Production, Editing, Translation 2
Radio & TV Announcing: Phonetics for Voice, Interviewing Skills, Program Researching, Voice & Speech, Anchoring Applications
Term 7 – 3 Core + 2 Electives (15 Credit Hours)
| Course Title (English) | Credits | Type | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|---|
| Production of Documentaries | 3 | Core | None |
| Special Topics in Radio and Television | 3 | Core | None |
| Internet Radio and Television | 3 | Core | Introduction to Digital Media (COM236) |
| Advanced Editing & Multimedia Production | 3 | Elective | Introduction to Video Editing (RTV341) |
| New Trends in Radio & TV Industry | 3 | Elective | None |
| Television Production Management | 3 | Elective | None |
| Script Writing | 3 | Elective | None |
Students choose two electives in this term.
Term 8 – Minor: Dubbing & Subtitling (6 Core Courses – 18 Credit Hours)
| Course Title (English) | Credits | Type | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fundamentals of Dubbing & Subtitling | 3 | Core | None |
| Translation 2 | 3 | Core | Translation 1 (HUM121) |
| Screen Translation | 3 | Core | None |
| Production of Dubbed & Subtitled Programs | 3 | Core | None |
| Editing for Dubbed & Subtitled Material | 3 | Core | None |
| Graduation Project | 3 | Core | Completion of 100 Credit Hours |
Term 8 – Minor: Radio & Television Announcing (6 Core Courses – 18 Credit Hours)
| Course Title (English) | Credits | Type | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phonetics for Voice & Speech | 3 | Core | Phonetics (LAN113) |
| Interviewing Skills | 3 | Core | None |
| Radio & Television Program Researching | 3 | Core | None |
| Voice & Speech | 3 | Core | Oral Proficiency (RTV344) |
| Anchoring & Presenting Practical Applications | 3 | Core | None |
| Graduation Project | 3 | Core | Completion of 100 Credit Hours |
Term 5 – 3 Core + 2 Electives (14 Credit Hours)
Core: Contemporary Media Environment, Digital Journalism, Digital Advertising
Electives: Media & Society, Media Laws & Ethics, Applied Linguistics, Research Methods
Term 6 – 4 Core + 1 Elective (15 Credit Hours)
Core: Digital Public Relations, Digital Media Campaigns, AI in Digital Media, Writing for Digital Media
Electives: Social Networks, Digital Media Research, Practical Training
Term 5 – 3 Core + 2 Electives (14 Credit Hours)
| Course Title (English) | Credits | Type | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|---|
| Contemporary Media Environment | 3 | Core | None |
| Digital Journalism | 3 | Core | None |
| Digital Advertising | 3 | Core | Introduction to Advertising (COM233) |
| Media & Society | 3 | Elective | None |
| Media Laws & Ethics | 3 | Elective | None |
| Introduction to Applied Linguistics | 2 | Elective | None |
| Research Methods | 2 | Elective | None |
Students choose electives to complete the required total (usually 2 elective courses).
Term 6 – 4 Core + 1 Elective + Practical Training (15 Credit Hours)
| Course Title (English) | Credits | Type | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|---|
| Digital Public Relations | 3 | Core | None |
| Digital Media Campaigns | 3 | Core | None |
| AI Applications in Digital Media | 3 | Core | None |
| Writing for Digital Media | 3 | Core | Writing & Editing for Media Material (COM237) |
| Social Networks | 3 | Elective | None |
| Digital Media Research | 3 | Elective | None |
| Practical Training | 0 | Core | None |
Students take one elective in this term in addition to Practical Training (0 credit hours).
Term 7 – 3 Core + 2 Electives (15 Credit Hours)
| Course Title (English) | Credits | Type | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|---|
| Production of Digital Media Material | 3 | Core | None |
| Special Topics in Digital Media | 3 | Core | Introduction to Digital Media (COM236) |
| Multimedia & Web Design | 3 | Core | None |
| Digital News Sources | 3 | Elective | None |
| Social Media & Fake News | 3 | Elective | None |
| Data Protection, Intellectual Property & Digital Law | 3 | Elective | None |
| Editing of Digital Media Material | 3 | Elective | None |
Students choose two electives in this term.
Digital Media Minors
Digital Journalism: Digital News Writing, News Production, Comparative News Sites, News Site Design, Mobile & Solo Journalism
Digital Advertising: Ad Writing & Editing Skills, Ad Production, Ad Management, Ad Research, Advertising Media
IMC: IMC Research, IMC Campaigns, Production, Management, Writing for IMC
Term 8 – Minor: Digital Journalism (6 Core Courses – 18 Credit Hours)
| Course Title (English) | Credits | Type | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|---|
| Digital Media News Writing | 3 | Core | Writing for Digital Media (DGM355) |
| Digital Media News Production | 3 | Core | None |
| Comparative Global News Sites | 3 | Core | None |
| Design of Digital Media News Sites | 3 | Core | Multimedia & Web Design (DGM452) |
| Mobile & Solo Journalism | 3 | Core | None |
| Graduation Project | 3 | Core | Completion of 100 Credit Hours |
Term 8 – Minor: Digital Advertising (6 Core Courses – 18 Credit Hours)
| Course Title (English) | Credits | Type | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advertising Writing & Editing Skills | 3 | Core | Writing for Digital Media (DGM355) |
| Digital Advertising Production | 3 | Core | None |
| Digital Advertising Management | 3 | Core | None |
| Advertising Research | 3 | Core | None |
| Advertising Media | 3 | Core | Introduction to Advertising (COM233) |
| Graduation Project | 3 | Core | Completion of 100 Credit Hours |
Term 8 – Minor: Integrated Marketing Communication (IMC) (6 Core Courses – 18 Credit Hours)
| Course Title (English) | Credits | Type | Prerequisite |
|---|---|---|---|
| IMC Research | 3 | Core | Introduction to IMC (COM234) |
| IMC Campaigns | 3 | Core | None |
| Production of IMC Material | 3 | Core | None |
| IMC Management | 3 | Core | None |
| Writing for IMC Material | 3 | Core | Writing & Editing for Media Material (COM237) |
| Graduation Project | 3 | Core | Completion of 100 Credit Hours |
