Bachelor in Media Studies

Key Features

The BMS students study a wide range of subjects from core media disciplines to information and communication technologies (ICTs), social sciences, languages, and other interdisciplinary areas. The students work in classrooms, audio/visual and multimedia lab, computer lab, photography lab, seminar halls, and any other assigned fields. Students are also provided with opportunities of internship in mainstream media houses and other institutions pertinent to their field of specialization. In fact, they work in all the areas where a future media professional is expected to reach.

Program Highlights

• Well-equipped Digital Media Lab and Media Studio for BMS students.
• Abundant opportunities in the job market; internship placement and job offer;
• Multiple study tours and field visits to supplement learning experience beyond classroom;
• Possibility of specialization in the areas of journalism, film making, public relations, communications and multi- media productions;
• High acceptance in post-graduate enrollment in the top universities abroad;
• Semester-long study opportunity in Europe as a part of Erasmus+ exchange program for students selected on a competitive basis.

Teaching Methodology

The students are considered as prospective leaders to transform traditional society into information rich modern society. Hence, they are facilitated to cultivate individual talents and foster commitment towards professional as well as academic achievements in media industry, media support services, development agencies and other sectors. Thus, the classroom environment comprises of several activities such as practical works, where students are required to go to the field and produce media content from the real time context.

Courses demanding theoretical rigor incorporates group discussions, student presentations, audio-visual material and references in addition to the instructor's lectures.

The program also requires students to be proficient in using computer applications so as to carry out their media projects; use of contemporary ICT for the learning process is central to all academic activities, while they are meant to have a sound knowledge base on research works and critical thinking by the time they graduate.

Who Is eligible to study Bachelor in Media Studies?

Applicants must have a 10+2 or equivalent degree in any discipline from a recognized institution with a minimum aggregate of 45 percent or 2.0 CGPA.

Applicants who have passed Class XI and are waiting for Class XII results can also apply for provisional admission. However, they will have to produce proof of having passed the exam within 15 days of publication of the result for formal registration.

Fees

The total fee for Nepali students enrolled in Bachelor in Media Studies program for the academic year 2079/80 (2022 Batch) is NPR. 570,000.

The fee structure for international students seeking admission to Bachelor in Media Studies program at Kathmandu University (KU) is as follows:

1. The fees for applicants from SAARC countries will be 1.5 times the amount specified for domestic students i.e., NPR.855,000
2. On the other hand, international students from countries outside of SAARC will be required to pay double the fees stated for domestic students i.e., NPR. 1,140,000

Candidates who meet the requirements can apply for admission by paying Rs. 1000.00. (nonrefundable fee). The Department administers a written test to applicants and then invites them to an interview based on the results of the written test. For the successful candidates who have requested enrollment, a final result is provided.

Mass communication media have a prominent place in social, cultural, political, economic, and global aspects of contemporary human life especially for those countries which have entered or are entering the age of information society.

As such, a university degree in media studies will provide wide career opportunities. Moreover, as the traditional media of communication today are complemented by new technologies, a new generation of media professionals is required to work in this convergence.

Career prospects for Bachelor in Media Studies graduates:

1. Filmmakers: Graduates can pursue careers in the film industry, working as directors, producers, or cinematographers, creating engaging visual stories for various platforms.
2. Storytellers: Graduates can work as storytellers in different mediums such as film, television, digital media, or advertising, utilizing their creative skills to craft compelling narratives.
3. Media Critics: Graduates can become media critics, analyzing and evaluating various forms of media, including films, television shows, books, and online content, providing valuable insights and opinions.
4. Multimedia Journalists: Graduates can work as multimedia journalists, reporting news stories using various media formats such as text, images, audio, and video, for newspapers, websites, or broadcast platforms.
5. Content Creators: Graduates can become content creators, producing engaging and relevant content for digital platforms, including social media, websites, blogs, podcasts, or online video channels.
6. Media Entrepreneurs: Graduates can start their own media ventures, such as production companies, digital marketing agencies, or content creation studios, leveraging their knowledge and skills to create innovative and successful media projects.
7. Development Workers: Graduates can work as development workers, using media and communication strategies to address social and development issues, working with NGOs, international organizations, or government agencies.
8. Communication Officers: Graduates can become communication officers in various industries, managing internal and external communications, developing communication strategies, and ensuring effective messaging and branding.
9. Public Relations Officers: Graduates can work as public relations officers, managing relationships between organizations and their target audiences, crafting press releases, organizing events, and maintaining a positive public image.
10. Radio and Television Journalists: Graduates can work as radio or television journalists, reporting news and stories through broadcasting, conducting interviews, and delivering information to a wide audience.
11. Media Strategists and Managers: Graduates can work as social media strategists and managers, developing and implementing social media strategies for organizations, creating engaging content, and managing online communities.
12. Media and Communication Researchers: Graduates can pursue research careers, conducting studies and analysis in the field of media and communication, exploring topics such as media effects, audience behavior, or media industry trends.

Where Will the Students Work after completion of Bachelor in Media Studies?

In classrooms, audio/visual lab, computer lab, photography lab, seminar halls, and any other assigned fields. And, in fact, in all the areas where a future media professional is expected to reach- a radio/TV station, a publication house, and any “happening place”.

Study and Practice Area 

• The BMS students study a wide range of subjects from core media disciplines to information communication technology, social sciences, languages, and other interdisciplinary areas.
• The students work in classrooms, audio/visual and multimedia lab, computer lab, photography lab, seminar halls, and any other assigned fields. All the reporting and editing responsibilities of Sanchar Khabar(newsletter) are handled by students themselves.
• Students are also provided with opportunities to have internships in mainstream media houses and other institutions pertinent to their field of specialization. In fact, they work in all the areas where a future media professional is expected to reach.

Over the four years duration, the students will study the following subjects semester-wise.

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