Bachelor of Journalism and Mass Communication (BJM)

Overview
Program Fee
Eligibility Criteria
Admission & Scholarship
FAQs

Bachelor of Journalism and Mass Communication is a four-year, eight semester program, offered at Thames International College by the School of Social Sciences in affiliation with the Faculty of Humanities, Tribhuvan University. Students will have to complete 120 credit hours to graduate. Students are also required to appear for TU course examinations separately which will lead to Bachelor of Arts degree from Tribhuvan University.

Students will develop journalistic integrity, with a sense of greater social responsibility and ethics, by being able to think clearly and critically analyze any given situation. With the increase in the number of media outlets, the demand for trained journalists is ever increasing. Designed in reference to the UNESCO’s model curricula for journalism education, the BJM program seeks to create journalists who have an understanding of the best journalistic practices by creating a culture of research, an understanding of information management and its role in the news media. Moreover, professional journalists practice strategic communication, as they work in advertising, public relations, and marketing along with areas such as development, health care, politics and entertainment. Students of BJM will learn how to communicate clearly, network, work in team, as well as become leaders in the field of journalism.

With a second major in sociology, students will have an in depth knowledge of society, becoming better acquainted with the world around them through the study of religion, psychology, and contemporary social issues. Students will develop journalistic integrity, with a sense of greater social responsibility and ethics, by being able to think clearly and critically analyze any given situation.

Program Structure

Required General Education Courses (33 Credits)

Code	Course	Cr. Hr.
ENG101	Academic Writing I	3
ENG103	Interdisciplinary Approach to Learning English I	3
JMC102	Foundation of Journalism General Knowledge	3
ENG102	Academic Writing II	3
ENG104	Interdisciplinary Approach to Learning English II	3
NEP101	Nepali	6
ITC101	Computer Information System	3
ENG201	Reading, Writing and Critical Thinking	3
ENG202	Interactive Approach to Academic Reading	3
STT301	Statistical Package for Social Science	3

Required Journalism & Mass Communication Major Course (30 credits)

Code	Course	Cr. Hr.
JMC101	Introduction to Journalism and Mass Communication	3
JMC103	Reporting and Writing I	3
JMC201	Media Research	3
JMC202	Media: History, Law and Management	3
JMC203	Reporting and Writing II	6
JMC301	Reporting and Writing III: Advanced Journalism	3
JMC302	Public Relations, Advertising and Media Issues	3
JMC303	Media Internship	3
JMC304	Photography	3

Required Sociology Major 2 Course (30 credits)

Code	Course	Cr. Hr.
SOC101	Introduction to Sociology	3
SOC105	Understanding Social World	3
SOC205	Sociological Theories I	3
SOC206	Dynamics of Nepali Society I	3
SOC207	Sociological Theories II	3
SOC208	Dynamics of Nepali Society II	3
SOC302	Research Methods in Sociology	3
SOC303	Sociology of Democracy, Diversity and Inequality I	3
SOC305	Sociology Senior Overview :Thesis	3
SOC306	Sociology of Democracy, Diversity and Inequality II	3

Required Elective Courses (6 credits)

Code	Course	Cr. Hr.
SOW303	Development Perspective in Social Work	3
SOC304	Anthropology of Contemporary issues in Nepal I	3
SOW306	Internship	3
SOC307	Anthropology of Contemporary Issues in Nepal II	3

At the time of admission

Fees	Amount Payable on Admission
Admission Fee (Admission, University Registration, Induction and Education Support Programs)	89,000.00

Semester wise fee breakdown

Level	No. of Credit Hour per Semester	Tuition per Credit Hour	Tuition per Semester
1st Semester	15 Credit Hours	Rs. 4,425‬.00	Rs.66,375.00
2nd Semester	15 Credit Hours	Rs. 4,425‬.00	Rs.66,375.00
3rd Semester	15 Credit Hours	Rs. 4,425.00	Rs.66,375.00
4th Semester	15 Credit Hours	Rs. 4,425‬.00	Rs.66,375.00
5th Semester	15 Credit Hours	Rs. 4,425‬.00	Rs.66,375.00
6th Semester	15 Credit Hours	Rs. 4,425‬.00	Rs.66,375.00
7th Semester	15 Credit Hours	Rs. 4,425‬.00	Rs.66,375.00
8th Semester	15 Credit Hours	Rs. 4,425‬.00	Rs.66,375.00

Smart Savings Scheme

Students can receive a discount of 15% should they decide to pay the tuition fees of all 4 years during the time of the admission.

Examination Fee

Students are required to pay examination fee to the university every semester. The examination fee is not included in any of the headings above and is payable at the time of examination registration.

Commencement Fee

Commencement Fee of Rs.5,000.00 will be automatically charged on the final semester on top of the tuition and fees.

Certain academic and extracurricular criteria have to be met for applicants to enroll in a program at Thames International College. While academic competence is an important requirement, Thames International College seeks students who believe in a hands-on learning approach, who want to develop into innovative learners and professionals, and who we believe can fully benefit from the facilities we provide. Applicants will be reviewed through their applications and interviews before being admitted. Additionally, applicants at Thames must meet the following academic requirements.

Minimum Academic Requirements (10+2: HSEB/ CBSE/ ISC or equivalent Boards)

Should have successfully completed 10th, 11th and 12th grade.
Should have achieved minimum of D+ in all the courses or equivalent.
Can be from any stream be it, Management, Hotel Management, Science, or Humanities.

Minimum Academic Requirements (A- Levels)

Should have completed 3.5 credit (GP plus 3 courses).
Should have been provided equivalence by Nepal Education Board.

Admission Process

Step 1: Apply Online

Step 2: Pay your Application Fee

Step 3: Appear for an interview

Step 4: Accept the offer letter

Step 5: Pay admission fee

For more information please visit our Admission page.

Scholarship

Thames offers scholarships to students requiring financial aid. Scholarships are awarded based on need, merit, and students’ performances. For details:

Chairman’s Merit Scholarship Award

Thames Need-Based Scholarship Award

Thames Full Tuition Waiver Scholarship

Where can I find more information on other programs of School of Social Sciences?

For more information on the programs of School of Social Sciences, please see Programs: School of Social Sciences

What do you mean by dual major course?

Thames offers dual major course, where students can graduate getting two major degrees. For Example: If a student chooses first major as Social Work, his/her second major can be either rural development or Psychology.

Who are the faculties of Social Science Program?

Thames School of Social Sciences has faculties with proven experience and expertise. Some of our noted faculties are: Mr. Ujjwal Prasai, Dr. Ishwari Bhattarai, Dr. Urmila KC Rayamajhi, Dr. Umesh Rajopadhyaya, Damodar Tripathi (PhD scholar) and Nasala Chitrakar. For more information on faculties, please visit Faculties section in our website.

Is CMAT or any other kind of entrance examinations required to get enrolled in Social Science programs?

No, CMAT or any other entrance examination is not required to enroll in any Social Science programs at Thames. CMAT is specifically required for BBA, BIM and BBM programs.

Is the program three years or four-year course?

All the programs under School of Social Sciences at Thames has recently changed into 4-year course structure. So, all the programs are 4-year degree program at Thames.

What is the teaching method of Thames?

Majorly teaching approach at School of Social Sciences is student centered. The teaching methods include articles reading, classroom lecture, group work, classroom presentation, assignments and field practicum.