MS Mass Communication – LCWU – Lahore
Course Name: MS Mass Communication
Overview:
The Department of Mass Communication, LCWU, offers professional Bachelors and MS degree. While pursuing the demands of media industry, the department has established T.V and FM studios along a campus radio station FM 96.6, Voice of LCWU. Advertising and Computer laboratories, non-linear editing and photographic laboratories and Master Control Room and Outdoor Broadcast Van have been equipped with the latest and state of the art equipment. Our department is successfully producing women media professionals for the market. The graduates are prepared to work at the doctoral level, leadership positions in key communication industries and professional areas, or teaching careers at the college and university level. Our graduates occupy leadership positions in the field of broadcasting, advertising, public relations, journalism, digital media, teaching, developmental and communication projects, media and communications policy, as well as enter premier doctoral programs across the country.
Number of Semesters: 4
Requirements
As per policy of the Higher Education Commission (HEC) for admission to MS/M.Phil. Programs, the female candidates must meet the following eligibility criteria:
- Minimum 16 years of education (BS or MSC in the relevant fields) or equivalent
- The candidate must have obtained 2.50/4.00 CGPA in semester system or 50% marks in annual system
- Qualifying GAT General (50% qualifying marks) is required to apply for the admission in MS Program.
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Entry test (50% qualifying marks) and interview organized by University is mandatory for admission in MS Program.
Course Duration: 2 Years
How to apply:
- The candidates may obtain admission forms along with prospectus from the university office on the dates notified. They will fill out the form in their own handwriting. They will attach the photo copies of the following documents:
i. Matriculation Certificate / Equivalent
j. Intermediate Certificate / Equivalent
k. BS / equivalent degree
l. Provisional / Character Certificate from the Head of the Institution last attended.
m. Domicile Certificate
n. NIC of the candidate
o. Monthly Income Certificate of Father / Mother / Guardian.
p. Migration Certificate (Other Board / University).
q. GAT Result Card
r. NOC from the concerned department (in case of Govt./Semi Govt. Employee)
s. Three attested passport size photographs.
t. NIC of candidate’s Father / Guardian
- In case of Foreign Candidate:
a. Attested photocopy of Foreign Passport.
b. Forwarding letter from the concerned embassy and Higher Education department, Govt. of the Punjab, Lahore
- The selected candidates shall pay the dues by the dates notified otherwise their seats will be cancelled.
- Due to limited seats in the hostel, hostel seat will be granted on merit only.
- The candidates from the other universities shall provide NOC from their respective universities.
- All the selected candidates are required to bring all original documents and two passport size photographs at the time of depositing the University dues otherwise they will not be allowed to pay the dues.
- Admission on general seats is granted strictly on merit.
- Student passed Pharm-D (5 year programme) is eligible to apply for M.Phil. Admission.
Curriculum:
Title of the Course |
Credit Hours |
1st Semester |
|
Approaches to Mass Communication Studies-I |
3 |
Communication Research Methods-I |
3 |
International Communication |
3 |
Managing Information |
3 |
Total |
12 |
2nd Semester |
|
Approaches to Mass Communication Studies-II |
3 |
Communication Research Methods-II |
3 |
Advanced Development Communication |
3 |
Seminar |
3 |
Total |
12 |
3rd & 4th Semester |
|
Research Practicum |
6 |
Total |
6 |
Total Credit Hours |
30 |