Communication and Media Sciences — study plan
Zayed University College of Communication and Media Sciences
- Credit hours
- 120
- Levels
- 4
- Courses
- 40
- Degree
- bachelor
The Communication and Media Sciences study plan at Zayed University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 2 years (4 academic levels), requiring 120 credit hours across 40 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Year 1 30 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| FYE100 | Academic Foundations and Development | 3 |
| FYE110 | Reasoning with Data | 3 |
| FYE120 | Islamic Culture | 3 |
| FYE140 | Critical Analysis and Composition | 3 |
| FYE150 | Fundamentals of Innovation and Entrepreneurship | 3 |
| FYE105 | Workplace Readiness and Professional Skills | 3 |
| FYE125 | Emirates Studies | 3 |
| FYE145 | Arabic Concepts for Native Speakers | 3 |
| FYE155 | Digital Humanities | 3 |
| FYE195 | Artificial Intelligence Essentials and Applications | 3 |
Year 2 30 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| COM200 | Communication, Media and Society | 3 |
| COM230 | Professional and Public Speaking | 3 |
| ENG240 | English Composition III | 3 |
| ARM | ARM Elective Elective | 3 |
| ELEC | ZU Elective Elective | 3 |
| MPS220 | Visual Storytelling | 3 |
| COM210 | Introduction to Media Storytelling | 3 |
| COM240 | Media Law and Ethics | 3 |
| PELEC | Program Elective Elective | 3 |
| ELEC | ZU Elective Elective | 3 |
Year 3 30 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MPS321 | Video Production | 3 |
| MPS241 | Audio Production | 3 |
| COM212 | Digital Storytelling | 3 |
| ARM | ARM Elective Elective | 3 |
| PELEC | Program Elective Elective | 3 |
| COM360 | Applied Media Research and Analysis | 3 |
| MPS421 | Advanced Media Production | 3 |
| ARM | ARM Elective Elective | 3 |
| PELEC | Program Elective Elective | 3 |
| ELEC | ZU Elective Elective | 3 |
Year 4 30 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MPS331 | Media and Cultural Criticism | 3 |
| MPS457 | Capstone Project | 3 |
| MPS361 | Media History | 3 |
| COM490 | Internship | 3 |
| ARM | ARM Elective Elective | 3 |
| PELEC | Program Elective Elective | 3 |
| ELEC | ZU Elective Elective | 3 |
| ELEC | ZU Elective Elective | 3 |
| ELEC | ZU Elective Elective | 3 |
| ELEC | ZU 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 Communication and Media Sciences
How many credit hours is Communication and Media Sciences at Zayed University?
Communication and Media Sciences at Zayed University requires completing 120 credit hours to graduate, spread across 40 courses.
How many years is Communication and Media Sciences at Zayed University?
The study plan for Communication and Media Sciences spans about 2 years (4 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Communication and Media Sciences award?
Communication and Media Sciences at Zayed University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 120 credit hours.