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 organizations.
PhD Curriculum Structure
Duration |
3 years |
Semester |
06 |
Course work |
18 credit hours |
Dissertation |
Rest of the time will spend on research work |
First Semester | |
MDC801 |
Research Methods in Media Studies |
MDC803 |
Academic Writing |
MDC805 |
Computer Application in Media Research |
Second Semester | |
MDC802 |
Elective – I |
MDC804 |
Elective – II |
MDC806 |
Elective – III |
Third & Fourth Semester | |
MDC900 |
Dissertation |
Fifth & Sixth Semester | |
MDC900 |
Dissertation |
ELECTIVES | |
MDC802 |
Theories in Media and Communication Studies |
MDC 804 |
Practices in Media Laws and Ethics |
MDC 806 |
Social Development and Media |
MDC808 |
Researches in Media and Globalization |
DEFICIENCY COURSE | ||
Course Code |
Course Title |
Credit Hours |
MDC807 |
Advanced Qualitative Research Methods |
03 |
MDC809 |
Advanced Quantitative Research Methods |
03 |
MDC811 |
Research Method and Techniques |
03 |
MDC810 |
Research Report |
06 |