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Zayed University/Programmes/Bachelor of Science in Communication and Media Sciences

Bachelor of Science in Communication and Media Sciences

BScUndergraduateMedia & Communication

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.

General Education

30 credit hours

  • FYE100 Academic Foundations and Development3 credits
  • FYE105 Workplace Readiness and Professional Skills3 credits
  • FYE110 Reasoning with Data3 credits
  • FYE120 Islamic Culture3 credits
  • FYE125 Emirates Studies3 credits
  • FYE140 Critical Analysis and Composition3 credits
  • FYE145 / FYE146 Arabic Concepts for Native or Non-Native Speakers3 credits
  • FYE150 Fundamentals of Innovation and Entrepreneurship3 credits
  • FYE155 Digital Humanities3 credits
  • FYE195 Artificial Intelligence Essentials and Applications3 credits

Program Required Courses

24 credit hours (all concentrations)

  • ENG240 English Composition III3 credits
  • COM200 Communication, Media and Society3 credits
  • COM210 Introduction to Media Storytelling3 credits
  • COM212 Digital Storytelling3 credits
  • COM230 Professional and Public Speaking3 credits
  • COM240 Media Law and Ethics3 credits
  • COM360 Applied Media Research and Analysis3 credits
  • COM490 Internship3 credits

Concentration: Media Production and Storytelling

21 credit hours

  • MPS220 Visual Storytelling3 credits
  • MPS361 Media History3 credits
  • MPS321 Video Production3 credits
  • MPS331 Media and Cultural Criticism3 credits
  • MPS241 Audio Production3 credits
  • MPS421 Advanced Media Production3 credits
  • MPS457 Capstone Project3 credits

Concentration: Integrated Strategic Communications

21 credit hours

  • ISC251 Introduction to Integrated Strategic Communication3 credits
  • ISC353 Writing for Public Relations3 credits
  • ISC356 Media Planning and Management3 credits
  • ISC357 Creative Advertising3 credits
  • ISC359 Integrated Strategic Communication Management & Planning3 credits
  • ISC383 Introduction to Social Media3 credits
  • ISC451 Integrated Strategic Communication Campaign3 credits

Concentration: Tourism and Cultural Communications

21 credit hours

  • TCC371 Tourism Principles3 credits
  • TCC372 Communicating Tourism: Destinations, and Heritage3 credits
  • TCC237 Interpersonal & Intercultural Communication3 credits
  • ISC251 Introduction to Integrated Strategic Communication3 credits
  • ISC357 Creative Advertising3 credits
  • TCC375 Planning and Promotion for Events and Festivals3 credits
  • TCC471 Applied Tourism Project3 credits

Electives

45 credit hours

Electives (45 CH) draw from the Arabic Media Electives list (12 CH), the Program Electives list (6 CH), and ZU Electives (21 CH). Students choose ONE of the three concentrations (21 CH). Total programme: 120 credit hours.

  • ARM240 Media Storytelling in Arabic I
  • ARM340 Media Storytelling in Arabic II
  • ARM375 Public Speaking and Professional Presentation in Arabic
  • ARM395 Media Translation Workshop
  • COM209 Foundations in Media Writing
  • ISC383 Introduction to Social Media
  • MPS380 Web Production
  • MPS481 Zajel Student Media Production
  • MPS220 Visual Storytelling
  • MPS321 Video Production
  • MPS241 Audio Production
  • TCC375 Planning and Promotion for Events and Festivals

Entry Requirements

Academic: High-school graduation with the subject grades required for the major (for example 80% in Grade 12 Mathematics and English for quantitative majors).
English: EmSAT English 1250, Academic IELTS 5.5, or TOEFL iBT 71.

UAE nationals are eligible for full government sponsorship; A-Levels, IB and BTEC are accepted.

Careers

Graduates pursue careers in journalism, public relations, media production, marketing and corporate communication.

Accreditation & Professional Recognition

Accredited by ACEJMC; Zayed University holds MSCHE and CAA institutional accreditation.

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.

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Next intakes
AugJan

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