Overview

This program equips students with a deep understanding of the evolving roles and players within the news media sector. Through a comprehensive curriculum, the students will develop the skills necessary to engage effectively and assertively in their increasingly technology-driven society, ensuring their voices resonate in the conversations that matter.

Benefits:

CUD's Bachelor of Arts in Communication – Digital Media and Journalism will prepare students to work in the dynamic world of new media. They will have the skills and knowledge to publish, edit, produce, and research journalism content within local and international markets and on different platforms. The industry-focused curriculum will prepare them for news reporting and editing positions, print media layout and design, online news collection and dissemination, and social media.

Career Oppurtunities:

As a graduate of the Bachelor of Arts in Communication – Digital Media and Journalism program, students will have the qualifications and skills to pursue career opportunities such as:

Content Craetor and Marketer
Copywriter
Speech Writer
Grant Writer
Technical Writer
Corporate Communications Specialist
Editor
Reporter
Social Media Specialist
Sports Information Director
Photojournalist
Broadcast Journalist
Magazine Features Editor
Magazine Journalist
Newspaper Journalist
Publishing Copyeditor/Proof-reader
Web Content Manager
Electronic Media Specialist
Online Journalist

Programme Structure

Courses included:

Fundamentals of Public Speaking
Entrepreneurship 1
Entrepreneurship 2
Introduction to Mass Communication & Media Studies
Communication Theories & Media Effects
Media in the UAE
Media Ethics and Laws
Communication Research Methods
Writing for Mass Media
Media Sociology
Audiovisual Production
Media Management
Digital Imaging
Media and Politics
Digital and Online Marketing
Comparative Global Media Systems and Policy
Multi-Platform Storytelling
Modern World History
Media Internship I
Sustainability Branding
Intercultural and Business Communications
Literary and Artistic Criticism

Cinema Studies

News Writing & Editing
Research and Data Analytics for DMJ
Graphics for Digital Media & Journalism
Virtual Reality for Journalism
Newscasting
DMJ Capstone Project
E-Portfolio and Internship II for DMJ
Digital Photography
Innovative Multimedia Reporting
Critical Coding for Communication
Theory and Practice of Animation
Crisis Communication

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-12 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-06-01 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-08-30 00:00:00

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Language

English

IELTS

5

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Credits

124 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Disciplines

Communication Studies Journalism Digital Media View 13 other Bachelors in Digital Media in United Arab Emirates

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

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Other requirements

General requirements

General Eligibility:

a) Are holders of UAE secondary education certificate with passing grade in all subjects.

b) Holders of a Non-UAE High School Certificate will be processed in accordance with Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, UAE as follows:

The High School certificate is valid for admission to a public university of the country in which it was issued.
The High School certificate is obtained on completion of at least 12 years of schooling.
British System: Completion of Year 13 / Grade 12 of schooling
Equivalency Certificate is Issued by Ministry of Education in the UAE.
The High School Certificate is the highest level certificate if it is issued from a country that has two levels of High School Certificates.

Note: The applicant is also required to fulfil program specific requirements to the programs

Note: The applicant is also required to fulfil program specific requirements to the program which are given below in details

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Tuition Fees

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Citizens or residents

66276 AED / year

≈ 66276 AED / year

Additional Details

Tuition: AED 66,276.00

Living costs

Dubai

United Arab Emirates

5300 - 9200 AED / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

Here are the scholarship names offered by Canadian University Dubai:

Academic Excellence Scholarship
Schools MoU Scholarship
Sports Scholarship
Financial Hardship Scholarship
Special Needs Scholarship
Special Talent Scholarship

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