M.Phil in Media and Communication Studies

This is one of the most prestigious programs of the Faculty of Media and Communication Studies (FMCS) supervised by nationally and internationally reputed teaching faculties. This team is led by Prof. Dr. Mian Hanan Ahmad who is Ph.D. (Communication and Culture) from York University, Canada. He is assisted by other foreign qualified faculty members.

Faculty of Media and Communication Studies of the University of Central Punjab is the only Private Sector University to have NOC from HEC for its M.Phil. Program in Media and Communication Studies. Students here are well equipped with all required abilities to enter in the expanding field of media.

Outline

Specialization

Thesis Based
Project Based

This program comprises two years and is divided into two parts, coursework and Thesis/Project. Course work is spread over a period of two semesters carrying a weight of 24 credit hours. After the completion of course work, the students will go for Thesis/Project carrying a weight of 12 Credit Hours.

Road Map

Courses (24 Cr. Hrs.)

Sr. No. Course Title Code Cr. Hrs.
1Approaches to Mass Communication Studies-1MC54033
2Communication Research Methods-1MC54133
3International CommunicationMC54233
4Philosophy of Social SciencesMC57033
5Approaches to Mass Communication-IIMC54333
6Communication Research-IIMC54433
7M.Phil. SeminarMC50033
8Public Relations & Advertising PracticumMC57133
9Visual CommunicationMC54533
10Research MethodsMC50133
11Writing Techniques (Radio & TV With Project)MC52033
12Production Techniques (Radio & TV with Project)MC52133
13Film & Theater Studies (With Project)MC56033
14Tools and Skills of ProductionMC52233
15Research DebatesMC50233
16Managing InformationMC54633
17Tools and Skills of Social Sciences ResearchMC57233
18Dissertation Writing WorkshopMC50333
19Research PracticumMC50433
20Media, Politics & Reporting ElectionsMC53033

Research Thesis

Sr. No. Course Title Code Cr. Hrs.
1Research ThesisMC69166
2Thesis ContinuationMC69211

Admission Criteria

Master’s or BS (4-Years) Degree preferably in Mass Communication / Journalism or equivalent degree of Social Sciences and Humanities may also be considered on case to case basis from any recognized University with minimum 2.50 CGPA. The subject test and subsequent interviews will be arranged by the department for the selection of the candidates.

Prospects

The career prospects of this degree are to find a secure position as lecturer or work as a researcher in the field of mass communication. Moreover, our graduates can work at managerial positions in media, public relation firms, advertising agencies and entrepreneurship.

Fee Structure

Mphil Media & Communication Studies (2 yrs, 4 semesters)

Sr. No. COURSE NAME ADMISSION FEE FEE PER CREDIT HOUR Total No. Of Credit Hours Total Fee
1MPhil Media & Communication Studies25,0007,800302,59,000

Disclaimer

The above-mentioned fee structure is for illustration purpose only. UCP reserves the rights to make changes in the Fee Structure whenever deemed necessary or appropriate.