Graduation Requirements

CURRICULAR AT A GLANCE:
The Bachelor of Social Science in Media Studies and Journalism has a cutting-edge curriculum relevant to industry needs. Key features of the curriculum include:

LIBERAL ARTS BASED
The curriculum ensures a broad knowledge base. Students take ten general education courses in the fields of English, Bangladesh Studies, and Computer Studies. World Civilization_ Social Sciences, Humanities and Physical Sciences. Moreover, students are required to take five minor courses. 

RELEVANT TO INDUSTRY
The curriculum is designed based on an analysis of demand and supply relating to the manpower requirements of the communication and media industry. From our studies, the department has developed courses in digital journalism, digital film and television production, communication for development, and public relations. In addition, students are required to have an internship in an organization to enable them to appreciate and experience the dynamics of working in a professional setting.

INTERDISCIPLINARY
Communication is the heart of all social intercourse. It is, at its very core, interdisciplinary. Hence, the curriculum combines various fields in the discipline and actively recruits faculty from different academic training and traditions. The result is a dynamic department that discusses and explores social phenomena from many angles.

BALANCED IN TERMS OF THEORY AND PRACTICE
The department believes in a balance of theory and practice. Theories act as guides, enabling students to avoid guesswork and seek inspiration from existing bodies of knowledge. Practice is essential in perfecting a skill or craft. Media and journalism professionals learn by doing things over and over again.

DEVOTED TO CULTURAL AND COMMUNICATION STUDIES
A uniquely designed program to expose the students to the study of various cultural aspects — visual art, religion, music, fashion, historical traditions, communities, social relations and conflicts, etc. by focusing on issues such as mass culture, popular culture, visual culture, globalization, gender, sexuality, media power, new communication technologies, normative, legal and ethical issues in media representation.

GEARED TOWARDS KNOWLEDGE GENERATION
The university aspires to be a research university. It is enshrined in its vision. The department strives to follow this vision by setting its research agenda and by establishing a scholarly track record.

EMPHASIZING ON FILM, MEDIA, CREATIVE ART, PUBLIC RELATIONS, C4D, AND JOURNALISM
The department has strategically decided to focus on certain fields of Communication. The faculty has specializations in film, media, creative art, public relations, and journalism. The facilities provide adequate support to enable teaching in these areas.

PROFESSIONAL SKILLS
A number of courses are designed with a focus on skill development. Most of these courses ended with creative productions like film, photography, mask, installation or painting. Apprenticeship programs allow them to increase their professional skills. Industry practitioners directly supervise these programs.  

PROGRAM LEARNING OUTCOMES

Cognitive Abilities of ULAB MSJ Graduates
Bengali and English Language Skills
Analytical and Critical Skills
Convergence Communication
Mathematical Ability
Liberal Arts Knowledge

Attitudinal Capacities of ULAB MSJ Graduates
Sustainable Development
Professional Conduct
Love for Learning
Ethics and Moral Values
Respect for Diversity

Program Learning Outcomes
Technologically Updated
Multimedia Orientation
Industry Focus
Communication Excellence
Problem-solving Focus

By the end of the program, the graduates would have:

PLO 1: Acquired a broad knowledge base essential for navigating in today's society.
PLO 2: Developed respect for nature and for the diversity of people.
PLO 3: Understood the various concepts, models and theories of media, culture and communication.
PLO 4: Internalized the ethics and codes of conduct required by the profession.
PLO 5: Possessed creative, analytical and critical thinking abilities.
PLO 6: Shown adequate communication skills in both English and Bengali languages.
PLO 7: Demonstrated the ability to manipulate technologies of print, broadcast and new media.
PLO 8: Produced an acceptable body of work (portfolio) to join the media and communication industry.

Course Breakdown: 

The course requirements for a BSS in Media Studies and Journalism with majors in Digital Journalism, Digital Film and Television Production, Public Relations, and Communication for Development are as follows: