Although there are three media departments in Erbil and Suleimani universities, Halabja is deprived of media services because the city is far from those universities. As mentioned, Halabja city has seen many disasters but the lack of media coverage and public relations services have resulted in the negligence of the city, locally and internationally. Therefore, it is vital to establish the media department to produce professional journalists to do their work efficiently and responsibly. Especially, it is planned to open a parallel study in the evening classes which would open more opportunities for the journalists to benefit from the media studies.

In addition, establishing the Media Department will be unique because it will be the first department in Kurdistan that is taught in the English language. Choosing the English language for this department is to help the student to catch as much as the newest research, books, and studies of media in the developed countries. Also, English is the most influential language nowadays, especially in the field of media; therefore, it is important for graduated media students and skilled journalists to know this language fluently.

The Media Department is planned to be distinct in media studies, public relations, training, and research. Through blending theory and professional practice, we will teach the students how journalistic work should be done ethically and responsibly.

The Missions of the department is to:

•   Prepare students to be successful writers, reporters, communicators in the technological and digital world.
•    Educate the value of the roles, responsibilities and social impact of media around the world. Students should appreciate freedom of expression and the importance of public relations.
•   Help students to think critically and understand the concepts and skills that will prepare them for meaningful communication careers.
•   As preparation for careers through excellent classes, the student will receive education and skills in media ethics, media legislation, media accuracy, and integrity.

Learning outcomes include:

• Graduates of this department will become academic journalists, mastering all the sciences of journalism.
• They will acquire the skills of journalistic writing, news production, and various journalistic genres.
• Students will study theories, laws, ethics, language, psychology, and the history of the media.
• Graduates will master all media techniques such as editing, Adobe Premiere, and photography, along with studio operations.
• They will be well-prepared to work in the newspaper industry.
• Students will learn computer programs for writing and journalism, such as Photoshop, PowerPoint, Road, and InDesign.
• Graduates of this department will become proficient in designing and preparing electronic newspapers.
• They will gain expertise in public relations and be ready to work as public relations officers in both public and private sectors.
• Graduates of this department will acquire skills in management, marketing, and advertising on social media and websites.

Teaching study in our department is the Bologna process.

The main language in this department is English.

The duration of the study is 4 academic year.