Expanding Horizons: AIOU introduces new programmes

ISLAMABAD: Allama Iqbal Open University (AIOU) has introduced five new degree programmes for the Autumn 2014 academic session. The programmes include MPhil in Mass Communication, PhD in Mass Communication, LLM Shari’ah, MS Shari’ah and PhD Shari’ah. Admissions are open from matric to PhD programmes for the Autumn Semester and the last date to submit application forms is September 19. Admission forms and prospectuses are available at the university’s main campus at Sector H-8, Islamabad, and its countrywide campuses and coordinating offices. GAT test conducted by the National Testing Service (NTS) is not mandatory for the admission as the university will hold its own entrance test for all degree programmes. In addition, AIOU will launch a two-year face-to-face Master’s in TV Production from Spring 2015. The programme is designed for working TV journalists. The university will engage electronic media professionals to teach the programme.

Published in The Express Tribune, September 10^th, 2014.