BA Media & Communication

BAUndergraduateMedia & Communications

About This Programme

A three-year media degree (with an optional Honours year) spanning journalism, film, radio, advertising, PR and new media, with a broad bank of production electives.

Course Highlights

Journalism, film, radio, advertising, PR and new media.
A broad bank of production and specialisation electives.
Media projects, an internship and a professional portfolio.
Optional Honours year.

What You'll Study

Delivered on the Dubai International Academic City campus over three years (with an optional Honours year), combining media theory, production and industry projects.

Year 1

English Language & Literature I & II
Human Communication & Presentation Skills
Reporting & Writing
Fundamentals of Internet & New Media
Introduction to the Art of Story-Telling
Editing & Design
Media Laws & Ethics
Understanding Social Media

Year 2

Visual Communication & Photography
Introduction to Film
Introduction to Radio
Advertising & PR
Media Psychology
Basics of Video Production
Media Projects I & II
Electives + Mandatory Language (French/Arabic)

Year 3

Media Research
Development Communication
Media & Society
Media Organisation & Organisational Behaviour
Internship
Media Project III
Specialisation Electives

Entry Requirements

Academic: Grade 12 pass. Enablers Test / Bridge Program available.

English: IELTS / TOEFL / PTE / Cambridge English.

Careers

Graduates work in social media marketing, event management, news reporting, PR, graphic design, advertising, photography and videography.

Accreditation & Professional Recognition

CAA-accredited (UAE MoHESR) and KHDA 5-star.

Programme Details

Award

Bachelor of Arts (BA) Media & Communication

Start Date

September 2026

Typical Offer

Grade 12 pass

Duration

3 years

Qualification

Bachelors

Subject Area

Media & Communications

Campus

Dubai

Course Type

Media degree

Study Pattern

Full time

Delivery Format

In person

Tuition Fee

AED 53,550/yr

Apply online at apply.manipaldubai.com. Scholarships of up to 50% are available.

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Next intakes

Sep

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What You'll Study

Delivered on the Dubai International Academic City campus over three years (with an optional Honours year), combining media theory, production and industry projects.

Year 1

English Language & Literature I & II
Human Communication & Presentation Skills
Reporting & Writing
Fundamentals of Internet & New Media
Introduction to the Art of Story-Telling
Editing & Design
Media Laws & Ethics
Understanding Social Media

Year 2

Visual Communication & Photography
Introduction to Film
Introduction to Radio
Advertising & PR
Media Psychology
Basics of Video Production
Media Projects I & II
Electives + Mandatory Language (French/Arabic)

Year 3

Media Research
Development Communication
Media & Society
Media Organisation & Organisational Behaviour
Internship
Media Project III
Specialisation Electives