MA in Media and Cultural Studies — study plan
Doha Institute for Graduate Studies School of Social Sciences and Humanities
- Credit hours
- 42
- Levels
- 5
- Courses
- 22
- Degree
- master
The MA in Media and Cultural Studies study plan at Doha Institute for Graduate Studies is an accredited master programme spanning about 3 years (5 academic levels), requiring 42 credit hours across 22 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Semester 1 9 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MACS611 | Research in Communication | 3 |
| MACS612 | Theories of Mass Communication | 3 |
| MACS001 | English for Media (non-credit) | 0 |
| SOSH601 | Issues in Social Sciences and Humanities | 3 |
Semester 2 12 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| - | Elective Course Elective | 3 |
| - | Elective Course Elective | 3 |
| - | Elective Course Elective | 3 |
| - | Elective Course Elective | 3 |
Semester 3 12 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MACS613 | Arab Media Cultures | 3 |
| - | Elective Course Elective | 3 |
| - | Interdisciplinary (Cross-Program) Course Elective | 3 |
| - | Interdisciplinary (Cross-Program) Course Elective | 3 |
Semester 4 9 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| - | Free Elective Elective | 3 |
| MACS699 | MA Thesis - Media and Cultural Studies | 6 |
Program Elective Pool (choose from — already counted in slots above) 24 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MACS 622 | Critical Approaches in Media and Cultural Studies Elective | 3 |
| MACS 623 | Global Visual Cultures: Art, Aesthetics and Criticism Elective | 3 |
| MACS 624 | Media Representations and Postcolonial Studies Elective | 3 |
| MACS 625 | Activist Media in the Middle East and North Africa Elective | 3 |
| MACS 626 | Media and Communication: From the Press to the Web Elective | 3 |
| MACS 627 | Political Economy of Communication: Ownership, Governance and Regulation Elective | 3 |
| MACS 628 | Media Audiences and Users Elective | 3 |
| MACS 633 | Ethics and Law in Contemporary Media Practices 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 MA in Media and Cultural Studies
How many credit hours is MA in Media and Cultural Studies at Doha Institute for Graduate Studies?
MA in Media and Cultural Studies at Doha Institute for Graduate Studies requires completing 42 credit hours to graduate, spread across 22 courses.
How many years is MA in Media and Cultural Studies at Doha Institute for Graduate Studies?
The study plan for MA in Media and Cultural Studies spans about 3 years (5 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does MA in Media and Cultural Studies award?
MA in Media and Cultural Studies at Doha Institute for Graduate Studies awards a Master's degree after completing 42 credit hours.