AIOU sets June 5 last day for admission in Media Studies.

ISLAMABAD -- Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) has set June 5 as the last day for taking admission in Post-graduate programs including MS Mass Communication for semester Spring 2020.

The desiring ones could apply through online to get them enrolled in these programs before the stipulated date.

Enrollment in the MSc Mass Communication (Media studies) is merit-based and the admission is on country-wide basis. Eligibility for admission in the program is second-class bachelor degree from recognized institution.

According to Chairman Department of Mass Communication Dr. Saqib Riaz on Monday, the University strictly adheres to prescribed merit-criteria in the admission process, as per the directives of the Vice Chancellor Prof. Dr. Zia Ul-Qayyum to ensure quality of education.

The program is mainly based on social sciences focus, which is completed in two-year duration, through distance learning system.

It also consists of research thesis as an option. At the end of the study period, students were required to do three months internship in an accredited media...