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Symbiosis International University Dubai/Programmes/BA (Honors) Media & Communication: Digital Marketing & Advertising

BA (Honors) Media & Communication: Digital Marketing & Advertising

BAUndergraduateMedia & Communication

About This Programme

A four-year, 146-credit media degree concentrating on digital marketing and advertising, with internships, project work and a three-year BA exit option.

Course Highlights

  • Digital marketing and advertising concentration
  • 146 credits over 8 semesters with internships
  • Three-year BA exit option after 120 credits

What You'll Study

Semester 1

  • Academic English3 credits
  • Arabic I3 credits
  • UAE: History and Culture2 credits
  • Basic Psychology3 credits
  • Media Theories with Culture and Communication3 credits

Semester 2

  • Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Sustainability3 credits
  • Cross Cultural Management3 credits
  • Islamic Studies2 credits
  • Media Economics3 credits
  • Fundamentals of Marketing3 credits

Years 2-4: Major Core

Media core shared by both concentrations, with Design Thinking and service-learning alongside.

  • Advertising and Contemporary Culture
  • Practical: Creation of a Newspaper / Film / Marketing Communication
  • Corporate Film Production
  • Research Methodology
  • Design Thinking
  • Service Learning / Social Responsibility

Concentration: Digital Marketing & Advertising

Concentration courses from Semester 3 onward; the honors year adds the dissertation (146 credits, three-year 120-credit BA exit available).

  • Introduction to Advertising
  • Digital Marketing
  • Data Analytics using MS-Excel
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Advertising Strategy
  • Influencer and Content Marketing
  • Advertising and Film Making
  • Advertising Design and Creatives
  • Digital Branding Strategy
  • User Interface Design and No Code App Development
  • Sustainable Marketing
  • Global Business Environment

Entry Requirements

Academic: 60% overall in Grade 12 from a recognised board (UAE MoE equivalency certificate where applicable).
English: IELTS (Academic) 5.0, TOEFL paper-based 500, internet-based 61, or computer-based 173.

AED 250 application fee; merit scholarships are assessed automatically from the application documents.

Careers

Digital marketing manager, social media strategist, SEO and SEM specialist, media planner and creative advertising roles.

Accreditation & Professional Recognition

CAA-accredited (UAE Ministry of Education) and KHDA-permitted; the degree is awarded by Symbiosis International (Deemed University), UGC Category-I.

Programme Details

Award

BA (Honors) Media & Communication: Digital Marketing & Advertising

Start Date

September 2026 / January 2027

Typical Offer

60% overall in Grade 12

Duration

4 years

Qualification

Bachelors

Subject Area

Media & Communication

Campus

Dubai

Course Type

Bachelor of Arts in Media and Communication (Honors)

Study Pattern

Full time

Delivery Format

In person

Tuition Fee

AED 42,000/yr

Apply online at siu-dubai.ac.ae/apply-now for the Fall (September) or Spring (January) intake; shortlisted applicants interview with the Admissions Committee and accept the offer by paying the first instalment.

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