Program Overview
The Mass Communication at National University of Sciences and Technology is a MSc programme in Communications & Media over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.
Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of communications & media. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.
Graduates of the Mass Communication programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Pakistan and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 24 months
- Language of instruction: English
- Study mode: On-campus
- English requirement: IELTS 5.5
- Tuition: USD 994 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 994 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
- Location: Karak, Pakistan
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Mass Communication programme are prepared for diverse careers in communications & media:
- Journalist
- PR Manager
- Content Strategist
- Media Producer
- Digital Marketing Manager
- Communications Officer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- Communication Theory
- Research Methods for Communication
- Fundamentals of Production
- Broadcast Journalism
- Thesis
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
- Sixteen years of schooling or 4 years education after HSSC/A\' Level in relevant discipline with minimum CGPA of 2.0 out of 4.0 OR 55% marks except for MBA and MS Career Counseling & Education for which minimium CGPA of 2.5 out of 4.0 OR 60% marks are required. Percentage will only be considered if CGPA is not mentioned on the transcript.
- GAT (General) conducted\xc2\xa0on or after 01 August 2015\xc2\xa0by NTS with at least 50 accumulative test score.\xc2\xa0OR GMAT conducted by GMAC, USA with minimum 50 percentile score. \xc2\xa0 \xc2\xa0
English Proficiency: IELTS 5.5 or equivalent.
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
USD 994 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 994 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
Tuition fees: USD 994 (Tuition (Semester)) — International students; USD 994 (Tuition (Semester)) — National students
IELTS requirement: 5.5
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact National University of Sciences and Technology directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.
About National University of Sciences and Technology
National University of Sciences and Technology
Islamabad, Pakistan
The National University of Sciences and Technology (NUST) is a Pakistani multi-campus public research university with its main campus in Islamabad and six other campuses in four cities, covering...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2002-05-18
- Start Date 2018-09-11
- Language English
- Duration 24 months