Mass Communication — study plan
- Credit hours
- 120
- Levels
- 8
- Courses
- 40
- Degree
- bachelor
The Mass Communication study plan at Qatar University 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.
Year 1 - Fall 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ARAB 100 | Arabic Language I | 3 |
| ENGL 202 | English Language I - Post Foundation | 3 |
| MCOM 103 | Media and Society | 3 |
| UNIV 100 | First Year Seminar | 3 |
| ELEC | General Knowledge Elective Elective | 3 |
Year 1 - Spring 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ARAB 200 | Arabic Language II | 3 |
| ENGL 203 | English Language II - Post Foundation | 3 |
| MCOM 222 | Communication Theories | 3 |
| ELEC | Social/Behavioral Sciences Elective Elective | 3 |
| ELEC | Natural Science/Mathematics Elective Elective | 3 |
Year 2 - Fall 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| DAWA 111 | Islamic Culture | 3 |
| MCOM 223 | Media Writing | 3 |
| MCOM 215 | Multimedia Reporting and Writing I | 3 |
| ELEC | Qatar History Elective Elective | 3 |
| ELEC | General Skills Elective Elective | 3 |
Year 2 - Spring 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MCOM 315 | Communication Research Methods | 3 |
| MCOM 317 | Media Law and Ethics | 3 |
| MCOM 318 | Global Communication | 3 |
| ELEC | Mass Communication Elective I Elective | 3 |
| ELEC | Mass Communication Elective II Elective | 3 |
Year 3 - Fall 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MCOM 341 | News Reporting, Writing and Editing - Arabic | 3 |
| MCOM 342 | News Reporting, Writing and Editing - English | 3 |
| ELEC | Elective (Broadcast Journalism) Elective | 3 |
| ELEC | Elective (Public Relations Writing) Elective | 3 |
| ELEC | Elective (Advertising Principles) Elective | 3 |
Year 3 - Spring 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MCOM 452 | Magazine Writing | 3 |
| ELEC | Elective (Digital Media Production) Elective | 3 |
| ELEC | Elective (Photojournalism) Elective | 3 |
| ELEC | Elective (Media Management) Elective | 3 |
| ELEC | Elective (Visual Communication) Elective | 3 |
Year 4 - Fall 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MCOM 447 | Journalism Internship | 3 |
| ELEC | Elective (Public Opinion and Persuasion) Elective | 3 |
| ELEC | Elective (Media Ethics Seminar) Elective | 3 |
| ELEC | Mass Communication Elective III Elective | 3 |
| ELEC | Free Elective Elective | 3 |
Year 4 - Spring 15 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MCOM 450 | Multimedia Journalism (Capstone) Elective | 3 |
| MCOM 490 | Strategic Communication (Capstone) Elective | 3 |
| ELEC | Free Elective | 3 |
| ELEC | Mass Communication Elective IV Elective | 3 |
| ELEC | Mass Communication Elective V 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 Qatar University?
Mass Communication at Qatar University requires completing 120 credit hours to graduate, spread across 40 courses.
How many years is Mass Communication at Qatar 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 Qatar 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 8 other universities in the Beseyat database. You can compare their study plans in the "Same major at other universities" section on this page.