Associate Degree

Introduction/Description

The Associate Degree in Media Sciences is a regular 4-year degree program which has been designed to equip the students with requisite knowledge and skills which would help them take an early start of their professional career so that they can earn their living and support their families too.

Note: Candidates holding Associate Degree can continue towards their respective MS 2-year degree program. Or the student can apply for new admission towards any MS/MPHIL 4-Year degree program (Subject to admission eligibility with exemption/transfer of relevant qualified courses) as per policy.

Program Objectives

After completing the Associate Degree in Media Sciences, the students will:

• Develop an understanding of the latest trends in the domain of Media and Communications;

• Develop communication skills to excel in professional life;

• Develop critical thinking towards media development;

• Be able to write features and articles;

• Be able to critically analyze media contents and their implications;

Admission Eligibility Criteria

Intermediate (equivalent to 12 years of education) with at least 45% marks.

Note

• Candidates having ‘A’ levels are required to provide equivalence certificate from Inter Board Committee of Chairman (IBCC), Islamabad.

• Candidates having less than 45% marks will be eligible for admission after successful completion of “Zero  Semester”.

Course Exemption

Course exemption is not allowed.

Duration

It is 4 years full time study program spread over eight semesters. Each semester has at least 18 weeks duration for teaching and examinations etc.
Assessment of Study Progress

The students’ study progress evaluation mechanism is based on continuous assessment throughout the semester by giving assignments, on-line quizzes, Graded Discussion Board (GDB), mid-term and final term exams. The mid-term and final term exams are conducted at VU’s designated centers and usually count for 80 to 85% of the total marks for a course.

Award of Degree

To be eligible for the award of Associate Degree in Media Sciences, a student is required to earn prescribed number of credit hours with a minimum Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) of 2.00 out of 4.

Disclaimer

• The courses may be revised from time to time after a careful review to incorporate latest developments and trends in the domain of Media and Mass Communication. While reviewing the courses, the needs of local industry and job market are also given full consideration.

• The Journalism Academy reserves the right to change the fee structure from time to time. Please contact the admissions department for confirmation.

For more information please contact us 

for general inquiries, write to info@thejournalism.pk

for admissions, write to admissions@thejournalism.pk

for equivalency or enrollment gaps, write to registrar@thejournalism.pk

for examinations please write to examinations@thejournalism.pk