Bachelor of Science in Communication and Media Sciences
About This Programme
An ACEJMC-accredited communication and media degree with concentrations in Media Production and Storytelling, Integrated Strategic Communications, and Tourism and Cultural Communications.
Course Highlights
- ACEJMC-accredited media programme
- Taught at Zayed University, ranked #588 in the QS World University Rankings 2027
- American-style credit-hour degree taught in English
- UAE nationals are generally government-sponsored
What You'll Study
Taught full time, in person, on an American-style credit-hour system, primarily in English.
Programme courses
Required credit hours: 120. Course list as printed in the Zayed University Catalog 2025-2026, pages 93-98.
- TCC371 Tourism Principles
- ISC251 English Composition III
- COM200 Communication, Media and
- ISC357 Creative Advertising
- TCC471 Applied Tourism Project
- COM212 Digital Storytelling
- COM240 Media Law and Ethics
- COM209 Foundations in Media Writing
- ISC383 Introduction to Social Media
- MPS380 Web Production
- COM490 Internship
- MPS481 Zajel Student Media Production
- ARM240 Media Storytelling in Arabic 1
- ARM340 Media Storytelling in Arabic II
- MPS220 Visual Storytelling
- MPS321 Video Production
- ARM375 Professional Presentation in
- MPS241 Audio Production
- ARM395 Media Translation Workshop
- TCC375 vents and Festival
- ISC353 Writing for Public Relations
- ISC451 Integrated Strategic
- MPS361 Media History
- MPS331 Media and Cultural Criticism
- MPS421 Advanced Media Production
- FYE100 Academic Foundations and Development
- FYE105 Workplace Readiness and Professional Skills
- FYE110 Reasoning with Data
- FYE125 discussion of the arts and the relationship to be bbbo
- FYE126 Contemporary Emirati Studies
- FYE120 Islamic Culture
- FYE146 Arabic Concepts for Non-Native Speakers
- FYE195 Artificial Intelligence Essentials and Applications
- COM230 Professional and Public Speaking
- COM210 Introduction to Media Storytelling
- ENG240 Critical Thinking and Argumentative
- FYE145 Arabic Concepts for Native Speakers
- FYE140 Critical Analysis and Composition
- ISC356 Media Planning and Management
- FYE155 Digital Humanities
- FYE150 Fundamentals of Innovation and
Entry Requirements
UAE nationals admitted under the government scholarship scheme receive full tuition funding for up to five years. Accepted secondary qualifications and minimums: A-Levels 2 subjects at grade C or higher (excluding Arabic and Islamic Studies), IB Diploma 24 points, IB Certificate 21 points including 2 subjects related to the degree at grade 5 or higher, BTEC Level 3 Diploma 2 Merits. UAE Ministry of Education and American curricula have no minimum overall average, but subject requirements apply.
Careers
Graduates pursue careers in journalism, public relations, media production, marketing and corporate communication.
Accreditation & Professional Recognition
Accredited by ACEJMC. The Integrated Strategic Communications concentration is additionally recognised by the International Advertising Association (IAA). Concentrations: Media Production and Storytelling, Integrated Strategic Communications, and Tourism and Cultural Communications.
Programme Details
Award
Bachelor of Science
Start Date
August (Fall intake)
Typical Offer
High-school graduation with the subject grades required for the major (for example 80% in Grade 12 Mathematics and English for quantitative majors).
Duration
4 years
Qualification
Bachelors
Subject Area
Media & Communication
Campus
Abu Dhabi & Dubai
Course Type
Bachelor of Science
Study Pattern
Full time
Delivery Format
In person
Tuition Fee
AED 75,000/yr
Undergraduate applicants apply online (UAE nationals via the Ministry of Education portal; others via ZU e-services), submit their documents and pay the AED 250 application fee.