Bachelor in Media Studies at Kathmandu University, Bachelor in Media Studies Colleges in Nepal

Bachelor In Media Studies

Affiliated to: Kathmandu University

About Course

Course Title : Bachelor In Media Studies
Category/Level : Bachelors
Course Duration (months) : 48 months
Cost Range (NPR) :
Affiliated to : Kathmandu University

Course Description:

Media Studies focuses primarily on theories and practices in media of communication and media-related issues in view of the media's primary role in cultural domain of contemporary human society. Students of Media Studies are exposed to various mass communication theories with interdisciplinary perspectives. In addition, they get opportunity to develop theoretical and professional knowledge on diverse media support services including advertising and public relations.

The Media Studies curriculum at KU, in addition, places emphasis on learning by doing, on the learning of the kinds of communication that are mediated by technology with concentration on the New Media.

The Bachelor in Media Studies is an intensive four-year program. Besides consolidating knowledge in the discipline area, the students will get opportunities to broaden their understanding of the uses of information technology, appreciate the relevance of other allied subjects as useful for a media graduate, have an overview of subjects as diverse as statistics and philosophy, develop a strong base of communication skills, media literacy and an ability to carry out project works independently.

The program primarily aims to produce media professionals to fulfill the increasing demands of skilled and trained human resources in media organizations and media support services, and also to meet the requirements of educational institutions, development agencies and other service sectors.

Why Study Media?

Because mass communication media have a central place in social, cultural, political, economic and global upliftment of contemporary human life especially for those countries which have entered, or are seeking to enter, the age of information society, mass media provide vast career opportunities.

Since the traditional media of communication are today complemented by new technologies, a new generation of media professionals is required to work in this converging atmosphere. We want to prepare people who have the skills and knowledge to thrive in the ever-changing competitive environment.

Career Opportutnities

Design, Production and Management of TV/radio programs and online content
Print Journalism
Studio/Station/Publication management
Jobs in UN agencies, NGOs and INGOs
Jobs in Corporate Communication
Human Resources form Government Bodies
Teaching, Training, research etc
Higher Studies in Media related fields
Freelancing and Media Consultancy

Admission info

Eligibility

Very truly, anyone who is young and serious in pursuing a career in several media sectors is the eligible person. But, admission to the program requires 10+2 or equivalent level in any discipline from a recognized institution with at least second division marks.

Admission Procedure

In order to be admitted for the program, the students are required to pass a written entrance test and participate in a group discussion. The final selection will be done after a personal interview by the concerned faculties and subject experts.

Admission Time:

July-August

Syllabus

The Courses

In order to be awarded a Bachelor Degree, the students must complete 136 credits hours from the categories listed below:

S.N.	Description of the Courses	Credits
	Language (Nepali & English)	20
	Allied (Computer)	5
	Allied (Nepal Studies, Sociology, Anthropology, Psychology, Economics, Philosophy, Statistics)	23
	Discipline [Taught]	61
	Discipline [Practicum] (Group Activities, Workshops, Projects, Summer Training)	10
	Independent Study	3
	Internship	3
	Dissertation	6
TOTAL		131

COURSE LIST

FIRST YEAR

Semester I			Semester II
Code	Course Title	Cr	Code	Course Title	Credit
NEPL 151	Prayojan Parak Nepali	3	NEPL 152	Nepali Sahityako Ashwadan	3
ENGL 151	English I	3	ENGL 152	English II	3
NEPS 151	Nepal Studies	2	SOCL 152	Social Science II	3
SOCL 151	Social Science I	3	MEDS 102	State and Role of Media in Nepal	3
COMP 101	Computer Foundation	2	STAT 116	Statistics and Probability	3
MEDS 101	Intro. Communication Theories	3	MEDS 111	Group Activity 2	1
MEDS 110	Group Activity 1	1
Total Credits		17	Total Credits		16

SECOND YEAR

Semester I			Semester II
Code	Course Title	Credit	Code	Course Title	Cr
NEPL 201	Prayogik Sahitya Siddhanta ra Nepali Samalochana	2	PSYC 251	Introduction to Psychology	3
ENGL 201	Functional English	2	COMP 251	Internet Technology*	2+1
ECON 251	Economics	3	MEDS 203	Journalism I	3
PHIL 201	Philosophy	3	MEDS 205	Advertising	3
MEDS 201	Global Media	3	MEDS 206	Public Relations	3
MEDS 202	Media, Culture & Society	3	MEDS 211	Media Project	2
MEDS 210	Media Workshop	2
Total Credits		18	Total Credits		17

*The code is subject to change.

THIRD YEAR

Semester I			Semester II
Code	Course Title	Credit	Code	Course Title	Credit
NEPL 301	-	2	ENGL 301	English Creative Writing	2
MEDS 301	Research Methodology	3	MEDS 305	Media Ethics and Law	3
MEDS 302	Text and Audience	2	MEDS 306	Visual Media	3
MEDS 303	Journalism II	3	MEDS 307	Broadcasting & New Media	3
MEDS 304	Media Mgmt. & Marketing	3	MEDS 308	Multimedia Applications	3
MEDS 351	Human Rights &Conflict MGMT	3	MEDS 311	Summer Training (2 weeks)	1
MEDS 310	Media Workshop	2
Total Credits		18	Total Credits		15

FOURTH YEAR

Semester I			Semester II
Code	Course Title	Credit	Code	Course Title	Credit
MEDS 401	Media Entrepreneurship	3	MEDS 405	Online Media	3
MEDS 402	Print Media	3	MEDS 406	Television	3
MEDS 403	Radio	3	MEDS 450	Thesis	6
MEDS 404	Integrated Marketing Communications (IMC)	3	MEDS 441	INTERNSHIP (12 weeks)	3
MEDS 440	Independent Project	3
Total Credits		15	Total Credits		15

Total credits earned: 131

The courses in the first two years (four semesters), in particular, will provide students exposure to the diverse fields of humanities and social sciences along with a foundation on computing skills and statistics. The course will introduce the basics of the field. Additionally, students will have adequate time to practice English and Nepali so as to acquire linguistic competence needed to a media professional.

Group Activities and Project Works provide students the opportunity to work with peers, teachers, and media professionals within and out of the campus. Students will work in classrooms, laboratories, studios and happening places. The objective of these courses is to introduce the idea of teamwork as functional in professional media environment and to familiarize students with the ways of information gathering, arrangement and presentation so that they realize their own potential roles for future.

Apart from the regular credited lectures and practical works, the Department of Languages and Mass Communication has provisions to organize non-credit/guest lectures and interaction programs by renowned personalities of both discipline and allied fields. The focus areas of these programs are workshops and seminars on Creative Writing, Media Criticism, and Contemporary issues on language, literature, sociology, politics, etc.

Students are expected to work in diverse settings depending on the fields of specialization they choose in the final year. The university encourages them to get acquainted with contemporary media industries through occasional scheduled visits and outdoor training packages. In the final year, they will go for an intensive phase of internship in a media institution before they finally qualify for a degree.