Bachelor of Media and Communication
Description:
The program offers educational, research, and professional services that combine theoretical foundations with modern digital technologies, to prepare graduates capable of meeting the needs of the labor market, in an environment that stimulates creativity and excellence, and enhances national development and local and global partnerships.
Degree
Bachelor
School level
University study
Place of study (Male Students)
Main Campus
Place of study (female students)
College of Science and Arts - Humanities Departments - Housing
Years of study
4 years - 8 semesters
Study period
Number of Credit Hours
129
Credits required for graduation
129
Preference Mechanism for Admission
Secondary school
30%
General Aptitude Test
30%
Achievement test
40%
Program goals :
1. Prepare specialized professional competencies in media that meet the requirements of the labor market.
Enhance critical, analytical, and creative thinking skills in dealing with various media issues.
Support research production in media and communication fields to contribute to the development of media discourse. .
Employing modern technologies and innovation in media and communication to enhance national development priorities.
Activating community service initiatives and national and international partnerships in media development.
Track name: Digital Media
Symbol: MEDC1
Issue number: 461
Total hours: 129
Compulsory: 119
Optional: 10
Compulsory courses
First level
| Symbol | Name | Hours | My theory | My work | Requirement | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IC 101 | Introduction to Islamic Culture | 2 | 2 | 0 | University requirements | |
| ARAB101 | Language skills | 2 | 2 | 0 | University requirements | |
| COME1101 | Introduction to Media and Communication | 3 | 3 | 0 | Specialty requirements | |
| COME1102 | Media and Society | 3 | 3 | 0 | Specialty requirements | |
| COME1103 | Saudi media | 2 | 2 | 0 | Specialty requirements | |
| ENG1101 | English (1) | 3 | 3 | 0 | College requirements | |
| CS1002 | Technical skills | 2 | 2 | 0 | College requirements |
Second level
| Symbol | Name | Hours | My theory | My work | Requirement | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IC 102 | Islam and Community Building | 2 | 2 | 0 | University requirements | |
| COME1104 | Communication theories | 3 | 3 | 0 | Specialty requirements | |
| COME1201 | Digital Journalism | 3 | 3 | 0 | Specialty requirements | |
| COME1301 | Public relations | 3 | 3 | 0 | Specialty requirements | |
| COME1501 | Media and Communication Research | 3 | 3 | 0 | Specialty requirements | |
| PSYCH1101 | Thinking skills and learning styles | 2 | 2 | 0 | College requirements |
Third level
| Symbol | Name | Hours | My theory | My work | Requirement | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IC 103 | Economic System in Islam | 2 | 2 | 0 | University requirements | |
| ARAB103 | Arab Liberation | 2 | 2 | 0 | University requirements | |
| COME2202 | Media editing | 3 | 2 | 0 | Specialty requirements | |
| COME2401 | Introduction to Media Production | 3 | 2 | 2 | Specialty requirements | |
| COME2302 | Persuasion and Influence | 3 | 3 | 0 | Specialty requirements | |
| BUS2102 | Communication skills | 2 | 2 | 0 | College requirements |
Fourth level
| Symbol | Name | Hours | My theory | My work | Requirement | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STAT1072 | Statistics in Media Studies | 3 | 2 | 2 | Specialty requirements | |
| CS5802 | Artificial Intelligence in Media and Communication | 2 | 1 | 2 | Specialty requirements | |
| MKTG4807 | Brand Management | 3 | 3 | 0 | Specialty requirements | |
| COME2203 | Media criticism | 3 | 2 | 0 | Specialty requirements | |
| COME2402 | Graphic design | 3 | 2 | 2 | Specialty requirements | |
| SOW1118 | Saudi society | 2 | 2 | 0 | College requirements |
Fifth level
| Symbol | Name | Hours | My theory | My work | Requirement | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IC 104 | Foundations of the political system in Islam | 2 | 2 | 0 | University requirements | |
| COME3702 | Digital design | 3 | 2 | 2 | Specialty requirements | |
| COME3701 | Introduction to Digital Media | 3 | 3 | 0 | Specialty requirements | |
| COME3705 | Digital Publishing Strategies | 3 | 2 | 0 | Specialty requirements | |
| COME3504 | Advanced Research in Digital Media | 3 | 2 | 0 | Specialty requirements |
Sixth level
| Symbol | Name | Hours | My theory | My work | Requirement | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COME3706 | Digital Campaign Management | 3 | 3 | 0 | Specialty requirements | |
| COME3710 | Smartphone journalism | 3 | 2 | 2 | Specialty requirements | |
| COME3708 | Digital Content Management | 3 | 2 | 0 | Specialty requirements | |
| COME3707 | Digital Production | 3 | 2 | 2 | Specialty requirements | |
| COME3601 | Digital Media Systems and Ethics | 3 | 3 | 0 | Specialty requirements |
Seventh level
| Symbol | Name | Hours | My theory | My work | Requirement | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COME4304 | Crisis Communication | 3 | 3 | 0 | Specialty requirements | |
| COME4709 | Digital Media Analytics | 3 | 2 | 2 | Specialty requirements | |
| COME4703 | Digital photography | 3 | 2 | 2 | Specialty requirements | |
| MKTG3502 | Consumer behavior | 3 | 3 | 0 | Specialty requirements | |
| COME3806 | Brand Strategy | 2 | 2 | 0 | Specialty requirements |
Eighth level
| Symbol | Name | Hours | My theory | My work | Requirement | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COME4711 | Digital Media Graduation Project | 4 | 4 | 0 | Specialty requirements | |
| COME4712 | Collaborative training in digital media | 8 | 0 | 0 | Specialty requirements |
Optional courses
| Symbol | Name | Hours | My theory | My work | Requirement | Category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| COME1704 | Creating digital content | 2 | 2 | 0 | College requirements | |
| TARC1301 | Destination Management | 2 | 2 | 0 | College requirements | |
| ENG1103 | English Language (2) | 2 | 2 | 0 | College requirements | |
| ENG1121 | English for Professional Purposes | 2 | 2 | 0 | College requirements | |
| AR1801 | Academic writing | 2 | 2 | 0 | College requirements | |
| AR1805 | Media language | 2 | 2 | 0 | College requirements | |
| AR1812 | Creative writing | 2 | 2 | 0 | College requirements | |
| AR1807 | Creating Arabic content | 2 | 2 | 0 | College requirements | |
| GEO1125 | Jaggar Afifi Saudi Arabia | 2 | 2 | 0 | College requirements | |
| GEO1128 | Sustainability | 2 | 2 | 0 | College requirements | |
| HIST1201 | Milestones in the Prophet's biography | 2 | 2 | 0 | College requirements | |
| HIST1302 | National history | 2 | 2 | 0 | College requirements | |
| SOW1245 | Volunteer and Relief Work | 2 | 2 | 0 | College requirements | |
| SOW1318 | Community security | 2 | 2 | 0 | College requirements | |
| SOW1117 | Contemporary Social Issues | 2 | 2 | 0 | College requirements | |
| SOW1314 | Philosophy of the Humanities | 2 | 2 | 0 | College requirements | |
| PSY1202 | Mental health | 2 | 2 | 0 | College requirements | |
| PSY1206 | Career guidance and counseling | 2 | 2 | 0 | College requirements | |
| PSY1407 | Statistical Applications in the Humanities | 2 | 2 | 0 | College requirements | |
| BUS1401 | Innovation and Entrepreneurship | 2 | 2 | 0 | College requirements | |
| VART1106 | Arabic Calligraphy | 2 | 2 | 0 | College requirements | |
| COME1406 | Interactive Digital Design | 2 | 2 | 0 | College requirements | |
| COME1107 | Media and National Society | 2 | 2 | 0 | College requirements | |
| TARC1105 | Cultural tourism | 2 | 2 | 0 | College requirements | |
| ENG1013 | Informational texts in English | 2 | 2 | 0 | Specialty requirements | |
| COME3405 | Video production for digital platforms | 2 | 2 | 0 | Specialty requirements | |
| COME3404 | Media Output | 2 | 2 | 0 | Specialty requirements | |
| COME3204 | Data journalism | 2 | 2 | 0 | Specialty requirements | |
| English 1011 | English for Public Relations and Communications | 2 | 2 | 0 | Specialty requirements | |
| ENG1012 | Digital writing in English | 2 | 2 | 0 | Specialty requirements | |
| COME3106 | Specialized Media | 2 | 2 | 0 | Specialty requirements | |
| COME3305 | Digital Public Relations | 2 | 2 | 0 | Specialty requirements | |
| COME3306 | Corporate Reputation Management | 2 | 2 | 0 | Specialty requirements |