Department of Journalism and Media Studies
Welcome to the Department of Journalism and Media Studies at Port City International University (PCIU). The department has started its journey at the inception of the University in 2013. Communication is the heart of human interaction. Media, both print and electronic as well as web, is a pre-requisite to human life and social order. Journalism and Media is a forceful medium in setting democracy in a country. Hence, the importance of Journalism and Media Studies in the social dynamics of Bangladesh gets a notable support by different stages of civil society. Department of Journalism and Media Studies of PCIU has been at the forefront of effort to explore the latent potency of our students to make understand them the social, cultural, rhetorical and organizational ways of communication. The department is devoted to fulfill the mission of excellence through providing knowledge and to make students skilled enough to take challenges in the competitive world. For this purpose, the department organizes workshops, seminars, media visit, and discussion programs regularly since 2013 to help the students to find and use their voices. Students are sent to complete their field work. Our Faculties graduated from the renowned universities of the country, are active scholars and researchers, and are consistently recognized as some of the best faculties at PCIU. All equipments are available to the department to help deepen students’ insights into their own experience, sharpen their ability, stimulate their imagination, and develop their ability to express their ideas orally and in writing. With innovative new academic programs, we equip our undergraduate and graduate students to venture out into every corner of the world.
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Tuition fees :
Total Credit Hours: 136.0
Admission Fee (non refundable): Tk.18,000.00
Tuition Fee (per credit): Tk.1200.00
Total Fees: Tk.1,81,200.00(For student with H. S. C background)
Total Fees: Tk.1,81,200.00(For student with diploma background)
Admission Requirements
> Minimum GPA 2.50 in both S.S.C and H.S.C with science background or equivalent
> Minimum 5 subjects in O-Level and 2 subjects in A-Level with minimum grade of B in 4 subjects and C in 3 subjects from science group
Scholarship & Financial Assistance
> For meritorious and poor students from remote underdeveloped area.
> Special waiver for the children of freedom fighters
> Waiver on S.S.C. & H.S.C. results.
> Need based financial aid
Special courses at BSS :
- Electronic Journalism
- Print Media
- Media Research
- Advertising
- Public Relations
- Photo Journalism
- Film Studies
- Screenplay and Program Production
- Development Communication
- Magazine Editing & display
Special Features:
- Broadcast Studio equipped with modern amenities
- Scope of Thesis/Project/Internship at Post graduation level(Master of Social Science)
- Experienced, young and dedicated faculty members
- Fieldwork at relevant courses at every trimester(Print/Broadcast/Online media visit), National and international seminars, workshops, lecture series.
- Multimedia classrooms
- Wi-fi facilities at campus
- Enrich library and E-library
Career opportunities
Journalists, Communication specialists, Photographer, News presenter, Program producer, Phographer, Advertisement copywriter, Public Relations officer, Development activists, Content creator,, Film maker, Screen writer, Video editor, Govt. job holder and so many lucrative fields.
Academic Policies
B.S.S in Broadcast & Print Journalism
Journalism & Media Studies is a diverse discipline. The department of Journalism & Media Studies of Port City International University emphasizes on nurturing communication skills for learners; infinite purpose. It encompasses teaching and research expertise in a range of areas inclusive of communication, journalism, advertizing, film studies, public relations, screenplay and program production, ethics of Journalism and so on. We prefer tech- based learning beside classroom teaching practice and also to make learning gamified. Our updated curriculum serves the learners to explore the world equipped with unveiling the truth. We motivate the students for extra curriculum to make them creative, rational and empathetic. The department of Journalism & Media Studies of Port City International University(PCIU) under the faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law offers Bachelors of Social Science(B.S.S) and Master of Social Science(MSS) degree under Broadcast & Print Journalism program.
M.S.S in Broadcast & Print Journalism
Journalism & Media Studies is a diverse discipline. The department of Journalism & Media Studies of Port City International University emphasizes on nurturing communication skills for learners; infinite purpose. It encompasses teaching and research expertise in a range of areas inclusive of communication Policy & Planning, Development journalism, Media Research & Cultural analysis, Peace journalism, News Media Studies, Advanced Reporting & Editing and so on. We also emphasizes on Research conducting thesis and projects and Internship making an attachment to professional Media Industry and Development organizations.We prefer tech- based learning beside classroom teaching practice and also to make learning gamified. Our updated curriculum serves the learners to explore the world equipped with unveiling the truth. We motivate the students for extra curriculum to make them creative, rational and empathetic. The department of Journalism & Media Studies of Port City International University (PCIU) under the faculty of Humanities, Social Sciences and Law offers Bachelors of Social Science (B.S.S) and Master of Social Science(MSS) degree under Broadcast & Print Journalism program.