Department of Media & Communication Studies

The Department of Media & Communication Studies provides Education in the fields of Journalism, Communication, Mass Communication, Public Relations, Radio/TV news & program production, and Advertising etc to the students aspiring to seek their careers in challenging environments of print & electronic media and other media related organizations. We have designed specialized curriculum emphasizing on the cultural and historical issues both national and international. Our journey started by initially offering Post-Graduate diploma in Journalism in 1985. Currently BS, MPhil and PhD Programs are being offered. Several hundred students graduating from this department are working in media outlets, public relations departments, academic institutions and NGO's etc throughout the country and abroad. The department has produced more than 100 MPhil and PhD scholars so far and many more are working on their research projects. 
Campus Radio FM 92.6 is functioning in the department since 2006, which provides a platform for the students to improve their skills. There are many Workshops/Training programs have been held under supervision of Faculty of this Department. Furthermore, series of said workshops/ training programs and different short courses regarding Radio broadcasting are in pipeline.
The Department in collaboration with national & international NGOs organizes workshops on different subjects such as womens' rights, human rights, media literacy, media monitoring, video production, and ethical codes for media professionals. Also the students of the Department actively participate in national & international workshops organized by different public and private organizations. 
Internship Program is an integral part of the study scheme which provides opportunity of practical training to the students. In 2021 the competent authority has approved tender for establishment of TV Lab cum production house which will cater the basic needs as per requirement of the market.

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