Bachelor of Media Studies | KU

Overview

Kathmandu University offers a four-year Bachelor of Media Studies program from the Department of Language and Mass Communication. This program provides knowledge of media and the specialized fields of journalism, communication, media content products, new media, media research, marketing, and entrepreneurship development. It also develops skills in the field of social science research and prepares for fields of media and communication, creative production, and entrepreneurial skills. This program allows students to conduct internships in mainstream media houses and participate in multiple study tours and also gives a competitive edge to outstanding students for the Erasmus Plus exchange program to study a semester of this program in Europe.

Objectives

BMS intends to produce competent professional to fulfill the growing demand of trained and skilled manpower in organizations. Some of the key objectives of this course are listed below:

• To enhance analytical and critical thinking power of the students.
• To provide students with an understanding of core concept of mass communication and its influence in the society or nation.

Admission Requirements

Eligibility Criteria:

Candidates interested in pursuing BMS degree must have to pass +2 levels or any equivalent level in any discipline from the board or university recognized by the Kathmandu University. Candidates must have to pass the +2 level exams with minimum of a second division.

Admission Procedures:

In order to get the admission, applicant must have to pass the entrance test conducted by the university and participate in a group discussion. Afterward, Applicant must have to face a personal interview as well.

Required Documents:

While applying for the admission candidates must have to submit the following documents:

• Accurately filled and signed admission form.
• Photocopy/ copy of certificates of SLC and +2 or any intermediate level equivalent to it.
• Character certificates issued by the academic institutes last attended.
• Two recent passport size photos.

Fee Structure

The  average fee for a program in Bachelor of Media Studies typically ranges from NPR 400,000 – NPR 600,000, though the exact cost may vary depending on the colleges.

Career and Scope

The BMS degree holders can look for employment opportunities in the sector such as interactive content creation, journalism, radio, PR, communications research, advertising, digital production, web design, video production and architectural visualization.

Job Prospects:

Graduates with this degree can initiate their career as:

• Film/television/video producer
• Social means manager
• Runner, broadcasting/video/film
• PR officer
• Program researcher
• Software specialist
• Media planner
• Information officer
• Magazine journalist
• Broadcast journalist
• Advertising account executive
• Market researcher