The Bachelor of Science in Digital Communication and Media Production (B.Sc. DCMP) is a four year program which prepares graduates to embark on a professional career path in digital communication, media production, and related professions. In this applied degree, students develop technical proficiency with a range of digital media tools and techniques. Focusing on the fundamentals of digital communication, including visual design, programming, and audio and video production students gain essential digital authoring and development skills. Graduates possess a range of digital communication skills in content creation, production, presentation, organization and assessment, as well as channel development. The program includes an industry work placement and a capstone project where students can gain field related practical experience providing students with the experience to launch a career in the exciting and evolving field of digital communication and media production.
Program Duration:
Admission Requirements:
2. Two-year Digital Communication and Media Production Diploma, or equivalent; OR
3. One-year Digital Communication and Media Production Advanced Diploma, or equivalent.
2. A valid (within two years) IELTS Academic Test Report Form with an overall band of 5.0 with no individual band score (reading, writing, speaking, and listening) below 5.0; OR
3. Successful completion of Foundation Program requirements.
2. A valid SAT Report Form with minimum score of 480; OR
3. Successful completion of Foundation Program requirements.
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2025-2026 Study Plan:
| COURSE NUMBER |
COURSE TITLE | REQUISITE | HOURS/WEEK | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-req | CO-req | CR | LEC | LAB | ||
| SEMESTER 1 | ||||||
| COMM1010 | English Communication I | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| COMP1401 | Introduction to Computers & Information Systems | - | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| MATH1010 | Algebra & Trigonometry | MA1029 OR AMPII Score of 60% | - | 3 | 3 | 1 |
| Elective - Effective & Experiential Learning: select 1 of 3 | ||||||
| EFFL1001 | Effective Learning | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| EFFL1002 | Applied & Experiential Learning | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| EFFL1003 | Experiential Learning & Entrepreneurship | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Semester 1 Total: | 12 | 11 | 4 | |||
| SEMESTER 2 | ||||||
| COMM1020 | English Communication II | COMM1010 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| DCMP1001 | Media Theory & Practice | - | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| DCMP1003 | Qatar Media History | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| GARC2001 | Human Development in Qatar | COMM1020 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Semester 2 Total: | 12 | 11 | 3 | |||
| SEMESTER 3 | ||||||
| MRKT1001 | Principles of Marketing | - | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Elective - Mathematics & Natural Sciences: select 1 of 2 | ||||||
| SCIE1001 | Science & Its Applications | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| SCIE1002 | Science & the Environment | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Semester 3 Total: | 6 | 5 | 3 | |||
| Year 1 Total: | 30 | 27 | 10 | |||
| COURSE NUMBER |
COURSE TITLE | REQUISITE | HOURS/WEEK | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-req | CO-req | CR | LEC | LAB | ||
| SEMESTER 4 | ||||||
| DCMP2001 | Digital Communication Strategies | - | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| DCMP2010 | Introduction to Journalism | - | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| DCMP2015 | Introduction to Visual Communications | DCMP1001 OR DCMP1001A | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| DCMP2035 | Studio Production I | - | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| MRKT2003 | Fundamentals of Digital Marketing | MRKT1001 | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Semester 4 Total: | 15 | 10 | 15 | |||
| SEMESTER 5 | ||||||
| DCMP2005 | Digital Media Communication | DCMP1001 | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| DCMP2030 | Newswriting Techniques | - | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| DCMP2045 | Studio Production II | - | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Elective - Social Science, Humanities, & the Arts: select 1 of 6 | ||||||
| SSHA1001 | Islamic & Arab Civilization | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| SSHA1002 | Introduction to Sociology | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| SSHA1003 | Introductory Psychology | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| SSHA1004 | Ethical Reasoning | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| SSHA1005 | Law & Society | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| SSHA1006 | Introduction to the Arts | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Semester 5 Total: | 12 | 9 | 9 | |||
| SEMESTER 6 | ||||||
| DCMP2040 | Future Digital Journalism & Media | - | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| DCMP2060 | Qatar Media Law | - | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Semester 6 Total: | 6 | 4 | 6 | |||
| Year 2 Total: | 33 | 23 | 30 | |||
| COURSE NUMBER |
COURSE TITLE | REQUISITE | HOURS/WEEK | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-req | CO-req | CR | LEC | LAB | ||
| SEMESTER 7 | ||||||
| DCMP2025 | Graphic Design Fundamentals | DCMP2005 and MATH1010 AMPII Score of 75% | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| DCMP3010 | Project Management in Media | DCMP2015 | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| DCMP3020 | Data Journalism | DCMP2010 & DCMP2015 | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| DCMP3021 | TV & Film Production Technologies | DCMP2035 | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Semester 7 Total: | 12 | 8 | 12 | |||
| SEMESTER 8 | ||||||
| DCMP2050 | Strategic Storytelling | - | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| DCMP3005 | Documentary Production | - | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| DCMP3032 | Human Computer Interaction in Media | - | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| DCMP3050 | Immersive Technology & Concept Art | DCMP1001 & DCMP2045 | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Semester 8 Total: | 12 | 8 | 12 | |||
| SEMESTER 9 | ||||||
| MGMT2010 | Organizational Behavior | Min 30 Credits | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| MRKT3105 | Marketing Content & Media Management | MRKT1001 | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Semester 9 Total: | 6 | 4 | 6 | |||
| Year 3 Total: | 30 | 20 | 30 | |||
| COURSE NUMBER |
COURSE TITLE | REQUISITE | HOURS/WEEK | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pre-req | CO-req | CR | LEC | LAB | ||
| SEMESTER 10 | ||||||
| COMM3010 | Research & Reporting | COMM1020 | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| COMP4101 | Practicum | Min 80 Credits | - | 3 | 1 | 6 |
| DCMP4006 | Sound Design & Audio Production | DCMP3022 DCMP3022A | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| DCMP4015 | Video & Film Production | DCMP3005 & DCMP3022A | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Semester 10 Total: | 12 | 8 | 12 | |||
| SEMESTER 11 | ||||||
| COMP4201 | Capstone Project | COMP4101 | - | 3 | 0 | 0 |
| DCMP4025 | Digital & Alternative Media Production | DCMP3022 | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| MGMT4010 | Leadership & Change Management | - | - | 3 | 3 | 0 |
| Elective: select 1 of 2 | ||||||
| DCMP4040 | Transmedia Production | DCMP3050 & DCMP3050A OR Minimum 80 Credits | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| DCMP4045 | 3D Modelling & Virtual Reality | DCMP2025 | - | 3 | 2 | 3 |
| Semester 11 Total: | 12 | 7 | 6 | |||
| SEMESTER 12 | ||||||
| COMP4301 | Work Placement | COMP4201 ; CGPA>2.0 | - | 9 | 0 | 0 |
| Semester 12 Total: | 9 | 0 | 0 | |||
| Year 4 Total: | 33 | 15 | 18 | |||
| Program Total | 126 | 85 | 88 | |||
Graduate Future Pathways:
Graduates of the Bachelor of Science in Digital Communication and Media Production (B.Sc. DCMP) program may choose to further specialize or pursue graduate studies in their area.
Graduate Career Opportunities:
The Bachelor of Science in Digital Communication and Media Production (B.Sc. DCMP) is an applied program with learning outcomes closely linked to the labor market. A wide range of career opportunities in the field currently exist, and include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Transmedia Specialist
- Media Content Creator
- Communication Specialist
- Social Media Coordinator
- New Media Storyteller
- Video Producer
- Media Planner
- Junior Marketing Producer
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