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Introduction

The Department of Mass Communication was established in 1986 for the educational needs of students at various levels ranging from bachelor's program to research-based, social science-focused, advanced-level PhD in Mass Communication studies.
If a student wants to discontinue his/her master's programme somewhere along the line, he/she may become eligible for the award of a postgraduate diploma in mass communication on successfully completing the following courses out of the above given master's scheme 5625, 5626, 5627, 5628,967, 968, 5631, 5632, 964, 965, and a two months internship. The diploma so achieved will have to be surrendered to the university, if the student wants to complete his/her master's program.

Eligibility Criteria

Candidates are required to send complete admission forms along with attested copies of all education certificate, marks sheet to Department of Mass Comm H-8 Islamabad.

Selection Process

Direct admission

Duration

1 Year

Medium of Instruction

English

Teaching Methodology

The University allots Study Centre and Tutors for the Students to get guideline accordingly. A student has to secure passing marks in Assignments as well as in final exams to successfully complete concerned Educational Programme.

AIOU Credits Required

36 Credit Hours

1. PRINT MEDIA PART-I-5625
2. PRINT MEDIA PART-II-5626
3. ELECTRONIC MEDIA PART-I-5627
4. ELECTRONIC MEDIA PART-II-5628
5. ADVERTISING-967

1. MASS COMMUNICATION-I-5631
2. MASS COMMUNICATION-II-5632
3. LANGUAGE SKILLS & COMMUNICATIVE ABILITIES-964
4. DEVELOPMENT SUPPORT COMMUNICATION-965
5. PUBLIC RELATIONS-968

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Workshop

compulsory

Thesis

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Viva

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About

The Allama Iqbal Open University was established in May, 1974, with the main objectives of providing educational opportunities to masses and to those who cannot leave their homes and jobs. During all these past years, the University has more than fulfilled this promise.