Mass Communication — study plan
United Arab Emirates University College of Humanities and Social Sciences
- Credit hours
- 120
- Levels
- 8
- Courses
- 39
- Degree
- bachelor
The Mass Communication study plan at United Arab Emirates University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 4 years (8 academic levels), requiring 120 credit hours across 39 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Year 1 - Fall 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GEEM110 | Contemporary Emirati Studies | 3 |
| GEAE101 | Academic English for Humanities and STEM | 3 |
| GEIT113 | Introduction to Artificial Intelligence | 3 |
| GEIE222 | Fundamentals of Innovation and Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| GESU121 | Sustainability | 3 |
Year 1 - Spring 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| HSSR101 | Fundamentals of Humanities and Social Sciences | 3 |
| HSSR103 | People, Places, and Society | 3 |
| ELECTIVE-GENED | General Education Elective (Theme 6-10) Elective | 3 |
| ELECTIVE-GENED | General Education Elective (Theme 6-10) Elective | 3 |
| MSC200 | Introduction to Mass Media | 3 |
Year 2 - Fall 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MSC203 | Principles of Visual Communication | 3 |
| MSC211 | Principles of Oral Communication | 3 |
| MSC235 | Principles of Writing for Media | 3 |
| MSC370 | Communication Theories | 3 |
| MSC396 | Communication Research Methods | 3 |
Year 2 - Spring 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| PUBL421 | Press Law and Ethics | 3 |
| MSC480 | Contemporary Issues in Mass Communications | 3 |
| MSC240 | World and Arab Media | 3 |
| MSC266 | Media Economics | 3 |
| ELECTIVE-FREE | Free Elective Elective | 3 |
Year 3 - Fall 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MSC250 | Photojournalism | 3 |
| MSC264 | News Writing | 3 |
| MSC325 | Social Media Journalism | 3 |
| TRS200 | Introduction to Translation | 3 |
| ELECTIVE-FREE | Free Elective Elective | 3 |
Year 3 - Spring 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MSC356 | News Reporting | 3 |
| MSC390 | News Editing (Lab) | 3 |
| MSC401 | Computer Assisted Reporting | 3 |
| ARB205 | Writing and Technology | 3 |
| ELECTIVE-FREE | Free Elective Elective | 3 |
Year 4 - Fall 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MSC450 | Newspaper and Magazine Production | 3 |
| MSC485 | Practicum in Digital Production | 3 |
| MSC488 | Multimedia Journalism | 3 |
| SPN101 | Spanish 1 for Beginners | 3 |
| FCH101 | French 1 for Beginners | 3 |
Year 4 - Spring 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MSC484 | Integrated Capstone | 3 |
| MSC490 | Practicum (Internship) | 6 |
| ELECTIVE-FREE | Free Elective Elective | 3 |
| ELECTIVE-FREE | Free Elective Elective | 3 |
This plan is transcribed from the university's official source. Always confirm the plan approved for your own cohort before registering. Official source
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Frequently asked questions about Mass Communication
How many credit hours is Mass Communication at United Arab Emirates University?
Mass Communication at United Arab Emirates University requires completing 120 credit hours to graduate, spread across 39 courses.
How many years is Mass Communication at United Arab Emirates University?
The study plan for Mass Communication spans about 4 years (8 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Mass Communication award?
Mass Communication at United Arab Emirates University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 120 credit hours.
Is Mass Communication offered at other universities?
Yes, Mass Communication is offered at at least 9 other universities in the Beseyat database. You can compare their study plans in the "Same major at other universities" section on this page.