BS Journalism and Mass Communication
What BS Journalism and Mass Communication covers, career paths in Pakistan, and which universities offer it.
Quick Facts
| Degree Level | BS |
|---|---|
| Discipline | Arts, Media and Communication |
| Offered By | 3 universities in our directory |
| Typical Duration | 4 years |
BS Journalism and Mass Communication is a four-year undergraduate degree combining journalism practice with the broader study of media and communication.
What You’ll Study
Coursework covers news reporting and editing, broadcast journalism, digital and online journalism, communication theory, media law and ethics, photojournalism and videography, advertising and public relations, and media research.
Career Scope in Pakistan
Graduates work in news organisations across print, television and digital, broadcast production, digital content and social media, advertising and public relations, corporate communications, and development sector communications.
Two honest observations about journalism specifically in Pakistan. Traditional newsroom employment has contracted as advertising moved to digital platforms, and pay in entry-level reporting is modest. And press freedom conditions affect what journalism is practicable — students should understand the working environment realistically. The compensating shift is that digital content, video production and communications roles have expanded considerably, and graduates with production and analytics skills have more options than those trained only for print reporting.
Admission Requirements
Intermediate or an equivalent qualification, plus the admission test used by the university concerned. Check each university’s admissions page for the current cycle.
Where You Can Study This
- 3 universities
- 3 cities
- 3 public
| University | City | Sector | Duration | Fees whole programme |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Peshawar | Peshawar | Public | 4 years | — |
| University of Science & Technology | Bannu | Public | 4 years | 181,740 (2025-onward) |
| University of Swat | Swat | Public | 4 years | 176,200 (Fall 2026) |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is journalism a viable career in Pakistan?
Traditional newsroom employment has contracted and entry-level pay is modest, and press freedom conditions affect what journalism is practicable. Digital content, video production and communications roles have expanded, and graduates with production and analytics skills have more options.