Qatar University's Mass Communication major builds a theoretical and conceptual grounding in mass communication alongside practical writing, oral, and editing skills, with coursework in research methods for collecting, analyzing, and reporting data relevant to media and communication. Admission, beyond the college's general undergraduate requirements, also involves a department interview and a written test.
The department states its graduates are prepared to understand media law and the principles of press freedom, evaluate communication work for accuracy, fairness, and clarity, and apply ethical standards to the practice of journalism and mass communication, including awareness of diversity in a global society. Career paths listed include print and broadcast journalism, radio and television, advertising agencies, and public-relations and corporate-communications roles across the Gulf region.
Requirements
Interview:Required
Admission Requirements: Beyond Qatar University's general undergraduate and college entry requirements, including the minimum high-school average, applicants to Mass Communication must also pass a department interview and a written test.
