Electronic Journalism — study plan
- Credit hours
- 126
- Levels
- 8
- Courses
- 52
- Degree
- bachelor
The Electronic Journalism study plan at Umm Al-Qura University is an accredited bachelor programme spanning about 4 years (8 academic levels), requiring 126 credit hours across 52 courses of required and elective study. The table below lists the courses and their credit hours for each level.
Level 1 19 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ICC1201 | Values and Ethics | 2 |
| CUR1101 | University Skills | 0 |
| MD1101 | Suadi Media History | 2 |
| MD1102 | Communication Skills | 3 |
| MD1103 | Introduction to Journalism | 3 |
| MD1104 | Introduction to Digital media | 3 |
| MD1105 | Introduction Public Openion | 3 |
| SW1302 | Suadi Community | 3 |
Level 2 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| QR1101 | Tajweed of The Holy Quran | 2 |
| IND1101 | Design Thinking | 2 |
| MD1201 | Introduction to Audiovisual Media | 3 |
| MD1202 | Introduction to Public Relaion | 3 |
| MD1203 | Media Development | 2 |
| MD1204 | Introduction to propaganda &advertising | 3 |
| MD1205 | Media for Hajj and Umrah | 3 |
Level 3 19 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| QR2102 | Memorizing the Holy Quran 1 | 2 |
| MD2301 | Media texts in a foreign language | 2 |
| MD2302 | Media Theories | 2 |
| MD2303 | Regulations and Roles | 2 |
| MD2304 | Media Research Methods (Quantitative) | 2 |
| BUS2305 | Media Organization Management | 2 |
| GEO1303 | The geography of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia | 3 |
| HIS1201 | Biography of the Prophet | 2 |
| ELIG1401 | English Language | 2 |
Level 4 18 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| QR2103 | Memorizing the Holy Quran 2 | 2 |
| AI2001 | Introduction to Artificial Intelligence | 2 |
| MD2401 | International Media | 2 |
| MD2402 | Content Industry | 2 |
| MD2403 | Media Intelligence | 2 |
| MD2404 | Media Research Methods (Qualitative) | 2 |
| MD2405 | Media Criticism | 2 |
| MD2407 | Persuasion and Presentation Skills | 2 |
| MD2406 | Media Ethics | 2 |
Level 5 16 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| QR3104 | Seal of the Holy Quran | 2 |
| BUS1099 | Professional skills | 2 |
| MD3511 | Practicum 1 in Electronic Journalism | 4 |
| MD3512 | Media texts in a foreign language/journalism | 2 |
| MD3514 | Journalistic News and Report | 2 |
| MD3513 | Journalistic article | 2 |
| MD3515 | Journalistic Interviewing | 2 |
Level 6 13 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MD3611 | Practicum II in Electronic Journalism | 4 |
| MD3612 | Citizen Journalism | 2 |
| MD3613 | New Applications in Digital Journalism | 2 |
| MD3614 | Media Compagin/Journalism | 3 |
| MD3615 | Investigative Journalism | 2 |
Level 7 6 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MD4711 | Corporate Training/Electronic Journalism | 6 |
Level 8 17 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| ICC4202 | Family in Islam | 2 |
| MD4811 | Graduation Project/Electronic Journalism | 3 |
| MD4812 | Archiving for Electronic Journalism | 3 |
| MD4813 | Journalistic Production Techniques | 3 |
| MD4814 | Data journalism | 3 |
| MD4815 | Photojournalism | 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 Electronic Journalism
How many credit hours is Electronic Journalism at Umm Al-Qura University?
Electronic Journalism at Umm Al-Qura University requires completing 126 credit hours to graduate, spread across 52 courses.
How many years is Electronic Journalism at Umm Al-Qura University?
The study plan for Electronic Journalism spans about 4 years (8 levels/semesters) under the approved plan.
What degree does Electronic Journalism award?
Electronic Journalism at Umm Al-Qura University awards a Bachelor's degree after completing 126 credit hours.