OBJECTIVES
The general
aims of the programme are to provide students with: Training
in theories of communication and the media, the production,
distribution and reception of media products in concrete
communities, national/social and international contexts
with respect to basic appropriate research methodologies.
Appropriate social, cultural, political and economic theories
that take cognisance of the concepts of democracy, development
and social change and the role of new information technologies
in enabling the creation of democratic and equitable societies.A
critical and informed understanding of communication and
media systems at national, regional and international levels.The
ability to conduct research informed by clearly articulated
communication and media theories that promote people-centered
development at community, national and international levels
while respecting the cultural integrity of peoples as well
as their basic inalienable human rights.The ability to learn
communication and media skills within existing media organisations
and to judge and assess their theoretical and research skills
in concrete industrial environments.That enable them to
realize that communication and media are multidisciplinary
fields whose operations are empowered by a diversity of
social realities
PROGRAMMES
B.Sc
HONOURS IN MEDIA AND SOCIETY STUDIES
To earn
a BSc (hons) in Media and Society Studies the following
regulations will apply:
ADMISSION
REQUIREMENTS
Normal Entry
A
candidate should:-
- have satisfied the university's General
Academic Regulations
- have a pass in English Language and
a pass in Mathematics at "O" level
- have a good pass in Literature in English
at "A" level. A pass in History at "A"
level is an added advantage.
Special
Entry Requirements
Persons
holding Diplomas in Mass Communication, public relations
or any other media related discipline and have at least
five years of hands-on experience may apply for special
entry and, at the discretion of the department, proceed
to first semester Level one.
A person who has successfully done part of Communication,
Media Studies, Public Relations or any other appropriate
degree programme, and subsequently passed some modules acceptable
to the department and Senate, may also apply for special
entry.
If you
would like to apply for the programmes Download Application
Material
CAREER
PROSPECTS
MSS graduates
have career opportunities in a wide array of industries
which include the following:
- Mainstream and alternative [community]
print and broadcasting media organisations e.g. Zimbabwe
Newspapers, Associated Newspapers of Zimbabwe, Zimbabwe
Broadcasting Corporation, New Ziana, Joy TV, Moto, Parade,
The Club - Edgars,
Social research organisations
- Advertising agencies
- Media department in the President's
office Parliament of Zimbabwe
- Non-Governmental Organisations
- Public relations/customer care departments
in both private and public organisations
Cyber publishing organisations
- Starting own media-related enterprises
- Media consultancy
WHAT OTHER STUDENTS
SAY ABOUT THE PROGRAMME
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Media
and Society Studies are among the most rapidly evolving
of academic disciplines at universities the world
over. The Media Studies programme at MSU is interdisciplinary,
drawing on gender, historical, cultural, literary,
artistic and social studies, amongst other topics.
Jean Gora
Media and Society Studies , 2nd Yaer
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CONTACT DETAILS
Department
of Media & Society Studies
Midlands State University
P.Bag 9055
Gweru
Zimbabwe
Tel +263 54 260409 / +263
54 260450/ +263 54 260667 ext 236
