Bachelor of Science in Digital Communication and Media Production - English Track (B.Sc. DCMP)

Program Description
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:

4 years

Admission Requirements:

1. High school graduation certificate or equivalent approved by the Ministry of Education and Higher Education with a minimum average of 60%;

2. Two-year Digital Communication and Media Production Diploma, or equivalent; OR

3. One-year Digital Communication and Media Production Advanced Diploma, or equivalent.
1. The required score on the University English Placement Test or a passing score from another approved internationally recognized English language test, as validated by the Admissions & Registration Directorate; OR

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.
1. Must achieve the required score on the University Math Placement Test; OR

2. A valid SAT Report Form with minimum score of 480; OR

3. Successful completion of Foundation Program requirements.
1. Admission is competitive. Eligible applicants are ranked based on their overall final year (Grade 12 or equivalent) high school percentage, placement tests rankings, and and admission priority category.

Student Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of the Bachelor of Science in Digital Communication and Media Production (B.Sc. DCMP) program, graduates will be prepared to:

SLO01. Compare current digital communication and media production concepts and techniques

SLO02. Present ideas and information accurately and creatively using written, oral, audio-visual and web-based formats

SLO03. Demonstrate the ability to design professional level digital communication media using industry standard digital technologies

SLO04. Produce professional quality audio, video and alternative media content

SLO05. Integrate ethical and legal principles and skills in creating media communication content

Program Educational Objectives

Within a few years of graduation from the Bachelor of Science in Digital Communication and Media Production (B.Sc. DCMP) program, graduates will be able to:

PEO02. Communicate effectively to diverse audiences using a variety of contemporary media techniques and strategies

PEO03. Function professionally in leadership, strategy, marketing and other management roles in the digital communication and media industry

PEO04. Make use of personal and cognitive skills to be effective communicators, entrepreneurs, and media producers

PEO05. Demonstrate ethical and legal responsibility in information dissemination to their society and profession

PEO01. Develop comprehensive knowledge and competence for a career in digital communication and media production

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 9
DCMP4025 Digital & Alternative Media Production DCMP3022 - 3 2 3
MGMT4010 Leadership & Change Management MGMT2010 - 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 15
SEMESTER 12
COMP4301 Work Placement COMP4201 ; CGPA>2.0 - 9 0 40
Semester 12 Total: 9 0 40
Year 4 Total: 33 15 67
Program Total 126 85 137

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