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Bachelor of Arts in Digital Journalism

The Department of Journalism and Media was established in the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at Princess Noura bint Abdul Rahman University in the academic year 1445 AH. It aims to achieve women’s leadership in the national development process. The department grants a bachelor's degree in digital journalism by offering an integrated academic program that keeps pace with successive developments in journalism and media, and aims to prepare media cadres with the necessary knowledge, and research and professional competence qualified in the field of journalism and media to contribute to community service.

About The Academic Program

Nature and Goals of the Program

The program aims to provide specialized journalists in the field of digital journalism.

Career opportunities

Graduates have the opportunity to work in various fields, including: Public Sector: Journalistic researcher, assistant journalistic researcher, journalistic editor, journalistic specialist, publications monitor, news editing secretary. Private Sector: Electronic content writer, electronic content manager, news correspondent, news editor, journalistic director.

Program Information

College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Department of Journalism and Media
Major Journalism and Media
Academic degree Bachelor of Arts in Digital Journalism
Language of instruction Arabic
Duration 4 Years

Program Details

  1. 1. Provide students with the essential knowledge needed to construct journalistic discourse.
  2. 2. Equip students with the ability to utilize modern technologies to produce distinctive media content in correct language.
  3. 3. Employ scientific research skills, critical thinking, problem-solving, and innovation in the field of digital journalism among students.
  4. 4. Enhance the ethics of journalistic and digital media work in accordance with Islamic and Arab culture and human heritage
  5. 5. ‏Utilize digital media to serve community issues and make a qualitative difference in responding to the requirements of development and the job market.
  1. The student will be able to identify concepts and theories related to media, print journalism, digital journalism, and journalistic institutions.
  2. The student will classify types and styles of media writing and their characteristics in various media outlets.
  3. The student will employ critical thinking and problem-solving in managing dialogues, meetings, and journalistic interviews.
  4. 4. The student will analyze media materials objectively.
  5. 5. The student will produce media materials using computer applications and digital media creatively.
  6. 6. The student will actively participate in leading teams and personal and professional development.
  7. 7. The student will adhere to ethical standards of professional practice.
  1. 1. Familiarity with knowledge, theories, and developments in the field of specialization
  2. 2. Proficiency in journalistic and digital work, including writing, editing, and production with skill and efficiency.
  3. 3. Skill and initiative in engaging with digital media and utilizing it in the journalistic field to serve the community and address its issues.
  4. 4. Ability to analyze, critique, research, and solve problems creatively
  5. 5. Excellence in exhibiting a flexible, leadership-oriented, and professionally responsible personality, valuing Islamic principles and national identity
Levels Course Code Course Title Credit Pre-Requisite
Level One ARAB 103 Reading Comprehension Skills and Speaking 3 —
Level One ARAB 172 Arabic Editing 2 —
Level One ENG 101 English Language (1) 3 —
Level One ENG 102 English Language (2) 3 ENG101OR ENG101-1
Level One IT 101 Principles of Information and Technology Systems 2 —
Level One JOUR 110 Introduction to Communication 3 —
Level One SWK 205 Social work and Voluntary 2 —
Level Two ARAB 173 Language Skills 2 —
Level Two ISLS 102 Biography of the Prophet (Values and Behavior) 2 —
Level Two JOUR 100 Introduction to Journalism 2 —
Level Two MATH 160 Statistics 3 —
Level Two QURA 100 Quran Recitation Skills 4 —
Level Two QURA 100 Quran Recitation Skills 2 —
Level Three GRPH 123 Design Software (1) 3 —
Level Three JOUR 201 Saudi Media and Legislation 2 —
Level Three JOUR 202 Introduction to Digital Media 2 —
Level Three JOUR 211 Communication Theories 3 —
Level Three JOUR 230 Press News 3 —
Level Four JOUR 260 Journalism Ethics and Digital Media 2 —
Level Four PHOT 130 Photography 3 —
Level Four JOUR 212 Persuasion and Influence 2 —
Level Four JOUR 220 Media Writing 3 —
Level Four JOUR 231 Arts of Journalistic Writing 3 JOUR230
Level Five EDTEC 332 Digital Media 3 —
Level Five JOUR 322 Media Reading in English 3 —
Level Five JOUR 331 Investigative Jurnalism 3 JOUR230
Level Five JOUR 352 Electronic Newspaper Design 3 PHOT130AND ( GRPH123OR GRPH123T )
Level Five JOUR 362 Public Opinion 2 —
Level Six JOUR 332 Digital advertising 2 —
Level Six JOUR 333 Journalistic Dialogue 3 —
Level Six JOUR 343 Mobile Journalism 3 PHOT130AND ( EDTEC332TOR EDTEC332 )
Level Six JOUR 344 International Journalism 2 —
Level Six JOUR 351 Digital press release 3 JOUR352
Level Six JOUR 480 Media Research Methods 3 —
Level Seven JOUR 434 Press Campaigns 2 JOUR332
Level Seven JOUR 445 Data Journalism 3 —
Level Seven JOUR 463 Media Criticism 3 —
Level Seven JOUR 471 Digital Journalism Economics 2 —
Level Seven JOUR 481 Graduation Project 2 JOUR480
Level Eight JOUR 490 CO-OP Training 6 —

University Compulsory Requirements

Course Code Course Title Credit
GNR 070 Ethics and Islamic Values 2
GNR 071 Islamic Banking and Economics 2
GNR 072 Community Building in Islam 2
ENG 101 English Language (1) 3
ENG 102 English Language (2) 3

University Elective Requirements

Course Code Course Title Credit
GNR 020 Communication Skills 2
GNR 021 Creative Writing 2
GNR 022 Writing Academic Reports 2
GNR 023 Emotional Intelligence Course 2
GNR 030 Basics of Entrepreneurship 2
GNR 031 Principles of Projects Management 2
GNR 032 Giftedness and Mental Superiority 2
GNR 033 Principles of E-Commerce 2
GNR 034 Financial Literacy 2
GNR 035 Leadership and Change Management 2
GNR 050 Health Awareness 2
GNR 051 Poetry and Prose in Arabic Literature 2
GNR 052 Well-Being and Quality of Life 2
GNR 053 Fitness and Sport Science 2
GNR 060 Sustainable Development 2
GNR 061 Global Citizenship 2
GNR 062 Lifelong Learning Skills 2
GNR 063 Sustainable Ecosystems 2
GNR 064 Global Citizenship 2
GNR 010 History of Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and its Pioneering Role 2
GNR 011 Community Building in Islam 2
GNR 012 Good Citizenship Values 2
GNR 013 Saudi Arts and Heritage 2
GNR 015 Studies in Saudi Literature 2
GNR 040 Computer Skills and Information Technology 2
GNR 041 Basics of Programming 2
GNR 042 Data Analysis and Management 2
GNR 046 Artificial Intelligence For Healthcare Disciplines 2
GNR 047 Artificial Intelligence For Scientific Discipines 2
GNR 048 Artificial Intelligence For Humanities Disciplines 2

Elective Specialization Requirements

Course Code Course Title Credit
LITE 102-M History of English Literature 2
LITE 151-M Introduction to Literature 3
LITE 262-M Graphic Literature 3
LITE 305-M CREATIVE WRITING 3
LITE 433 - M Theatre and Performan ce 3
Lite 306 -M Script Writing 3
Lite 312 - M Modern Fiction 3
Lite 313-M The Short Story 3
Lite 322 - M Symphony of Modern Verse 3
Lite 332-M Modern Theatre 3
Lite 357 - M Children’s Literature 3
Lite 443 - M Literary Theory and Culture 3
Lite 465 - M Literary Adaptation in Films 3
JOUR 203 Media and Globalization 2
JOUR 204 Media and Development in the Saudi Society 2
JOUR 221 Media Writing in English 2
JOUR 341 Specialized Journalism 2
JOUR 342 Investigative Journalism 2
JOUR 370 Press Organizations Management 2
JOUR 350 Social Networks 2