Bachelor of Communication and Information Studies
About This Programme
An ACEJMC-accredited media and communication degree with a shared core in global media, media economics, writing and production, then specialisation in Journalism or Digital Production and Storytelling (English and Arabic tracks).
Course Highlights
- ACEJMC-accredited communication degree
- Taught at AUD, ranked #620 in the QS World University Rankings 2027
- US-accredited (SACSCOC) American credit degree taught in English
- AUD reports around 92% graduate employment
What You'll Study
Taught full time, in person, on an American credit-hour system, in English.
Summary of degree requirements
125 credit hours in total.
- Core23 credits
- Major30 credits
- Arts and Sciences Core36 credits
- Language and Literature6 credits
- General Electives (Excluding the MBRSC courses)30 credits
AUD publishes 2 variants of this degree in one table; each column reaches the same 125 credit hours, so they are alternatives, not additions. The credits shown are the first variant.
Arabic Track
- MEST 301 Arabic Proficiency I (Req.)3 credits
- MEST 302 Arabic Proficiency II (Req.)3 credits
One of 3 alternatives published for this degree; the summary table above counts this block once, so they are choices rather than additional credits.
English Track
- ENGL 210 Creative Writing (Req.)3 credits
- ENGL 211 British Literature I3 credits
- ENGL 212 British Literature II3 credits
- ENGL 221 American Literature I3 credits
- ENGL 222 American Literature II3 credits
- ENGL 231 World Literature I3 credits
- ENGL 232 World Literature II3 credits
One of 3 alternatives published for this degree; the summary table above counts this block once, so they are choices rather than additional credits.
ENGL 275-278 Special Topics in Literature 3
- ENGL 311 World Mythology3 credits
- ENGL 312 Bibliography/Autobiography3 credits
- ENGL 313 Children’s Literature3 credits
- ENGL 314 Coming-Of-Age Novels3 credits
- ENGL 315 Contemporary Female Authors3 credits
- ENGL 316 Prize-Winning Authors3 credits
- ENGL 475 Special Topics in Literature3 credits
Core for Both Majors
- COMM 101 Introduction to Global Media3 credits
COMM 103* Media, Culture and Society 3
- COMM 201 Media Economics and Research3 credits
- COMM 202 Ethical and Legal Responsibilities in the Mass Media3 credits
Core for Digital Production and Storytelling
- COMM 105 Introduction to Scripted and Non-Scripted TV Formats2 credits
- COMM 106 The Language of Film3 credits
Cinematography
- COMM 241 Introduction to Production3 credits
Core for Journalism
- COMM 104 Introduction to Non-Fiction TV Formats2 credits
COMM 222* Multiplatform Storytelling 3
- COMM 243 Introduction to Production for Journalism3 credits
Major Option: Digital Production and Storytelling
- DPST 302 Media and Public Service3 credits
One of 3 alternatives published for this degree; the summary table above counts this block once, so they are choices rather than additional credits.
DPST 323* Screenwriting and Producing TV Series 3
- DPST 340 Intermediate Production3 credits
- DPST 361 Online Communities3 credits
DPST 422* Capstone Storytelling 3
24 credit hours required.
- DPST 444 Capstone Production3 credits
- DPST 461 Internship3 credits
Major Core
- JOUR 301 Visualizing News3 credits
- JOUR 302 Newsroom Management and Decision Making3 credits
JOUR/DPST 441* The Documentary 3
- JOUR 461 Media and Politics in the Middle-East3 credits
JOUR 462* Capstone Project 3
27 credit hours required.
- JOUR 463 Internship3 credits
JOUR 209* Selected Topics in Journalism 3
- JOUR 323 * Editorial and Critical Writing3 credits
JOUR and DPST Electives for Minors*
- DPST 209 Selected Topics in Digital Production and Storytelling3 credits
Entry Requirements
US-style credit system; non-UAE curricula require Ministry of Education equivalency. Architecture requires a portfolio.
Careers
Graduates pursue careers in journalism, media production, public relations, digital media and communication management.
Accreditation & Professional Recognition
Accredited by ACEJMC; AUD holds SACSCOC (US) institutional accreditation and UAE MoHESR licensure.
Programme Details
Award
Bachelor of Communication and Information Studies
Start Date
September (Fall intake)
Typical Offer
An official attested high-school transcript covering the last three years in good academic standing, with UAE Ministry of Education equivalency for non-UAE curricula. SAT Mathematics 560 or a pass in the AUD mathematics placement test.
Duration
4 years
Qualification
Bachelors
Subject Area
Media & Communication
Campus
Dubai
Course Type
Bachelor of Communication and Information Studies
Study Pattern
Full time
Delivery Format
In person
Tuition Fee
AED 106,050/yr
Undergraduate applicants apply online at aud.edu, submit attested transcripts with a UAE Ministry of Education Certificate of Equivalency for non-UAE curricula, and provide an English score (IELTS Academic 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79 or TOEFL ITP 550) and an SAT Mathematics score, or sit AUD's English and mathematics placement tests. A non-refundable AED 420 application fee applies, with an AED 5,000 reservation deposit on acceptance that is credited to tuition.