Media Studies — study plan

International University of Science and Technology in Kuwait (IUK) College of Arts

Credit hours: 120
Levels: 8
Courses: 40
Degree: bachelor

The Media Studies study plan at International University of Science and Technology in Kuwait (IUK) is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 4 years (8 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.

Semester 1 12 credits

Code	Course	Credits
ENGL 100	Academic English	3
ARAB 101	Arabic Language 1	3
ARAB 102	Arabic Language 1	3
MATH 100	Math for social sciences	3

Semester 2 15 credits

Code	Course	Credits
ENGL 110	English Composition 1	3
HIST 110	Islamic Civilization History	3
MEDI 101	Media and Society	3
INFS 120	Intro. to Comp. & information sys	3
GEN ED	Mathematics & Natural Sciences Elective	3

Semester 3 15 credits

Code	Course	Credits
ENGL 120	English Composition 2	3
ARAB 230	Technical Writing in Arabic	3
COMM 202	Intro to Communication Theory	3
GEN ED	Mathematics & Natural Sciences Elective	3
ARTG 250	Law and Ethics	3

Semester 4 15 credits

Code	Course	Credits
STAT 200	Intro. to Social Statistics	3
MEDI 220	Visual Communication Technology	3
GEN ED	Kuwait knowledge Area Elective	3
INFS 235	Impact of Modern Technology on Society	3
MEDI 240	Mass Communication	3

Semester 5 15 credits

Code	Course	Credits
SOCS 346	Globalization and Human Rights	3
BUSG 230	Entrepreneurship Principles	3
GEN ED	Social Sciences Elective	3
STAT 310	Intro. to Scientific Research methods	3
MEDI 310	Writing for Print & Digital Media	3

Semester 6 18 credits

Code	Course	Credits
GEN ED	Humanities, Arts & Culture Elective	3
MEDI 370	News and social media	3
GEN ED	Humanities, Arts & Culture Elective	3
Major	Major Concentration Elective Elective	3
Major	Major Concentration Elective Elective	3
MEDI 330	Comm Research Methods	3

Semester 7 15 credits

Code	Course	Credits
MEDI 415	Information & Communication Tech.	3
Major	Major Concentration Elective Elective	3
Major	Major Concentration Elective Elective	3
Major	Major Concentration Elective Elective	3
ELEC	Free Elective Elective	3

Semester 8 15 credits

Code	Course	Credits
ARTG 401	Internship and Capstone project	3
Major	Major Concentration Elective Elective	3
Major	Major Concentration Elective Elective	3
Major	Major Concentration Elective Elective	3
ELEC	Free Elective Elective	3

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Frequently asked questions about Media Studies

How many credit hours is Media Studies at International University of Science and Technology in Kuwait (IUK)?

Media Studies at International University of Science and Technology in Kuwait (IUK) requires completing 120 credit hours to graduate, spread across 40 courses.

How many years is Media Studies at International University of Science and Technology in Kuwait (IUK)?

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

What degree does Media Studies award?

Media Studies at International University of Science and Technology in Kuwait (IUK) awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 120 credit hours.