Digital Journalism and Media — study plan

King Khalid University College of Arts and Humanities

Credit hours: 132
Levels: 8
Courses: 56
Degree: bachelor

The Digital Journalism and Media study plan at King Khalid University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 4 years (8 academic levels), requiring 132 credit hours across 56 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.

Level 1 18 credits

Code	Course	Credits
ثقف 0212	Moderation and Balance	2
عرب 0221	Arabic Language Skills	2
ترخ 1202	History of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia	2
علم 1311	Introduction to Media and Communication	3
علم 1312	Saudi Media	3
علم 1313	Press Editing 1	3
علم 1314	Introduction to Journalism and Media	3

Level 2 18 credits

Code	Course	Credits
تقن 0262	Artificial Intelligence	2
نجل 0522	Intensive English Language	5
علم 1216	Cultural Communication and International Media	2
جمع 1301	Saudi Arab Society	3
علم 1315	Communication Theories	3
تسق 4311	Principles of Marketing	3

Level 3 14 credits

Code	Course	Credits
جغر 2217	Geography of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia	2
علم 2217	Media Laws and Ethics	2
علم 2219	Media Sociology	2
عرب 2228	Grammar Applications 1	2
كمى 2301	Principles of Statistics	3
علم 2318	Press Editing 2	3

Level 4 18 credits

Code	Course	Credits
علم 2220	Issues in Media	2
عرب 2229	Grammar Applications 2	2
جغر 2249	Political Geography	2
علم 2321	Media Research Methods	3
علم 2322	Media Texts in English	3
علم 2324	Multimedia	3
علم 2365	Public Relations and Communication Identity	3

Level 5 15 credits

Code	Course	Credits
علم 3225	Press Design and Graphics	2
علم 3226	Investigative Reports and Inquiries	2
علم 3229	Economics of Press and Media	2
علم 3327	Journalism and Digital Media Management	3
علم 3328	Electronic Editing Techniques	3
علم 3330	Digital Media Applications	3

Level 6 16 credits

Code	Course	Credits
علم 3231	Digital Media Platforms (in English)	2
علم 3235	Data Journalism	2
علم 3333	Digital Press Content Creation	3
علم 3334	Digital Media Content Analysis	3
علم 3336	Digital Media Monitoring Skills	3
علم 3338	Photography and Montage	3

Level 7 17 credits

Code	Course	Credits
مهر 0401	Career Preparation Skills (Training 1)	4
علم 4239	Mobile Journalism	2
علم 4240	Semiology of the Press Image	3
علم 4341	Press Publishing and Social Networks	3
علم 4542	Graduation Project	5

Level 8 (Cooperative Training and University Requirements) 32 credits

Code	Course	Credits
علم 4843	Cooperative Training	8
ثقف 0211	Ethics and Values	2
ثقف 0213	Rights	2
ثقف 0214	Building Awareness	2
وطن 0215	Introduction to National Culture	2
ثقف 0231	Thought and Philosophy	2
فن 0241	Arts	2
دار 0251	Principles of Entrepreneurship	2
تقن 0261	Introduction to Computer Skills	2
وطن 0271	Citizenship	2
وطن 0272	National History	2
صحة 0281	Health Awareness	2
تطوع 0291	Volunteering Skills	2

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 Digital Journalism and Media

How many credit hours is Digital Journalism and Media at King Khalid University?

Digital Journalism and Media at King Khalid University requires completing 132 credit hours to graduate, spread across 56 courses.

How many years is Digital Journalism and Media at King Khalid University?

The study plan for Digital Journalism and Media spans about 4 years (8 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.

What degree does Digital Journalism and Media award?

Digital Journalism and Media at King Khalid University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 132 credit hours.