PhD in Media Studies
1. Brief Introduction of Program
The objective of the Ph.D. program in Media Studies aims at offering opportunities for scholars to conduct objective based research in media and its related disciplines, with a view to fulfill professional needs in academia and industry.
The program’s main objective is to focus on media products, practices, and ethics and fostering creative thinking among research scholars. The program is divided into comprehensive and thesis based on original research and it will be completed within 3 years of study. Keeping diversity in view, the program invites everyone with disciplinary, interdisciplinary, academic or research background to get admission in the doctorate program.
2. Objectives of the program
The Ph.D. program in Media Studies will be launched from forthcoming semester focusing on an array of specialization in those fields that encompasses intercultural communication, development communication, Media culture, society and technology.
The major aim of the Ph.D. Program in Media Studies is to offer a research career in the field of Media and communication studies to develop an understanding of emerging trends and development in international as well as national media.
3. Scope regarding market, social and employment perspective of program
The program aims at providing quality education through course work, research and experimental learning for those scholars pursuing a career in Media, Communications management, Journalism and Mass Media.
After completion of a Doctoral degree, the scholar may get numerous opportunities in major areas like TV Channels, Research and educational Institutions, FM radio, Media marketing companies, websites, Film industries, News, Magazines college, universities, Digital Media Industries, Telecommunication Industries, Marketing Telecom, Services, NGOs and Public Sector organisations.
Revised PhD Curriculum Structure
STRUCTURE OF CURRICULUM
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DURATION OF THE PROGRAM AND |
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Total number of Credit hours |
30 |
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Duration |
03 Years |
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Semester Duration |
18 weeks |
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Semesters |
06 |
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Courses |
06 (18 Credit Hours) |
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Thesis |
12 Credit Hours |
PHD DEFICIENCY COURSES
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S.NO. |
COURSE CODE |
COURSE TITLE |
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1 |
MDC701 |
Mass Media Research Methods |
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2 |
MDC703 |
Advanced Theories and Models of Communication |
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1 |
MDC730 |
Qualitative Research Methods in Media Studies |
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2 |
MDC719 |
Issues in National and International Media |
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3 |
MDC723 |
Mass Media Culture and Society |
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4 |
MDC725 |
International Communication |
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5 |
MDC727 |
Advanced Development Communication |
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6 |
MDC729 |
Philosophy of Social Science |
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7 |
MDC-718 |
Gender, Minority Issues and Media |
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8 |
MDC-720 |
Peace Journalism |
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9 |
MDC722 |
Digital Media |
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10 |
MDC724 |
Film Studies and Critic |
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11 |
MDC726 |
Media and Politics |
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12 |
MDC728 |
Mass Communication and Human Rights |
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First Semester |
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S.NO. |
COURSE CODE |
COURSE TITLE |
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1 |
MDC801 |
Advanced Research Methods in Media Studies |
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2 |
MDC803 |
Advanced Quantitative Tools of Research |
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3 |
MDC805 |
Digital Society - Theory and Substantive Issues |
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Second Semester |
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1 |
MDC802 |
Elective – I |
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2 |
MDC804 |
Elective – II |
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3 |
MDC806 |
Elective – III |
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Third & Fourth Semester |
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MDC800 |
Dissertation |
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Fifth & Sixth Semester |
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MDC800 |
Dissertation |
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PhD ELECTIVES |
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MDC802 |
Theories in Media and Communication Studies |
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MDC 804 |
Practices in Media Laws and Ethics |
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MDC 806 |
Social Development and Media |
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MDC808 |
Philosophy of Media Research |
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MDC 810 |
Ethical Implications of AI in Media Research |
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MDC 812 |
Advance Qualitative Research Methods |
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MDC 814 |
Pakistani Media Systems |
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MDC816 |
Mass Media and Political Discourse |