Bachelor in Media Studies (BMS)

Kathmandu University
4 years
Rs. 646000
Updated December 7, 2025

University

Kathmandu University

Duration

4 years

Fee

Rs. 646000

Colleges

1+

Summary

Four-year media program integrating journalism, communication, multimedia production, and social science foundations aimed at producing industry-ready media professionals with strong theoretical, analytical, and practical competencies.

Program covers journalism, audiovisual production, media research, ICT, communication theories, advertising, public relations, cinema studies, development communication, digital media, and specialized production. Students train across studios, labs, fieldwork, internships, and research projects to enter diverse media sectors or higher studies.

Description

Curricular Structure (Table)

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Year I

Semester I (18 Credits)Semester II (18 Credits)
NEPL 151 Nepali INEPL 151 Nepali II
ENGL 151 English IENGL 152 English II
MEDS 101 Introduction to Media StudiesNEPS 151 Nepal Studies
MEDS 104 Basic Journalism IMEDS 105 Basic Journalism II
MEDS 151 Foundation of Social Sciences IMEDS 152 Foundation of Social Sciences II
MEDS 141 Introduction to Media Production*MEDS 142 Graphics & Animation*

Year II

Semester I (15 Credits)Semester II (15 Credits)
MEDS 201 Professional CommunicationMEDS 206 Public Relations
MEDS 202 Media, Culture & SocietyMEDS 208 Advertising Principles & Practices
MEDS 209 Research MethodologyMEDS 212 Photojournalism
MEDS 251 Communication TheoriesMEDS 252 Philosophical Approaches to Communication
MEDS 241 Audio Production*MEDS 231 Introduction to Cinema Studies

Year III

Semester I (15 Credits)Semester II (15 Credits)
MEDS 311 Development CommunicationMEDS 316 Research Applications in Media
MEDS 331 Documentary Film AppreciationMEDS 322 ICT for Development
MEDS 332 Social Media ManagementMEDS 334 Human Rights, Press Law & Media Environment
MEDS 333 Gaming, Immersive Realities & AIMEDS 335 Climate Change, Sustainable Development & Global Media
MEDS 341 Creative Writing*MEDS 336 Digital Broadcasting

Year IV

Semester I (12 Credits)Semester II (12 Credits)
MEDS 410 Media EthicsMEDS 441 Internship
MEDS 414 Media Entrepreneurship & ManagementMEDS 442 Research Report (6 credits)
MEDS 443 Advanced Journalism Practices*MEDS 445 Film Production*
MEDS 444 Television Production*—

Features

Features (Bullet Points)

Program Features

  • Digital Media Lab and Media Studio.
  • Broad subject coverage: media, ICT, social sciences, languages, interdisciplinary courses.
  • Internship placement pipeline and high job-market absorption.
  • Study tours, field visits, applied production work.
  • Specialization options: journalism, filmmaking, PR, communication, multimedia.
  • Erasmus+ semester-long exchange opportunity.
  • Practical classroom model: field assignments, A/V production, research, presentations.

Teaching Methodology

  • Practice-driven media content creation.
  • Group discussions, presentations, audiovisual analysis.
  • Computer-based media production as core requirement.
  • Research-oriented and critical-thinking centered training.

Admission Process

Admission Process (Point Form)

  • Candidate submits application with NPR 2000 non-refundable fee.
  • Written test administered by the Department.
  • Shortlisted candidates invited for interview.
  • Final selection based on written test + interview.
  • Provisional admission possible for students awaiting grade 12 results (must submit proof after results).

Eligibility

  • 10+2 or equivalent in any discipline.
  • Minimum 45% or 2.0 CGPA.
  • Class XI passed & awaiting XII results eligible provisionally (must verify within 15 days of publication).

Job Prospects

Job Prospects 

  • Filmmaking (direction, cinematography, production).
  • Storytelling roles across digital, film, and advertising.
  • Media critics and analysts.
  • Multimedia journalism (text, audio, video, web).
  • Content creation for digital platforms.
  • Media entrepreneurship and startup creation.
  • Development communication roles in NGOs/INGOs.
  • Communication officers in institutions.
  • Public relations professionals.
  • Radio/TV journalists.
  • Social media strategists and managers.
  • Media and communication researchers.

Prospect Careers 

  • Filmmaker
  • Journalist
  • PR Specialist
  • Editor
  • Media Manager
  • Social Media Lead
  • Communication Officer
  • Researcher
  • Digital Content Producer
  • Documentary Producer
  • TV/Radio Presenter
  • Media Entrepreneur

Colleges Offering This Course

Kathmandu University School of Arts