Investigating the Differences & Similarities: A Comparison of Turkish and Pakistani Media Educational Systems

Abstract

This article is an attempt to compare the Pakistani and Turkish media educational systems with the view of revealing the similarities and differences between them. The novelty of the research lies in the fact that there are no previous studies attempted at examining and comparing Pakistan’s and Türkiye’s media educational systems. The study comprises 10 media faculties/departments of public sector universities from each country under study and applies descriptive content analysis to investigate the underpinned research subject through the websites and prospectuses of the faculties and/or departments. The present research lays out theoretical dimensions and statistics of Türkiye and Pakistan’s media educational systems, comparing and contrasting the statistical figures in terms of Ph.D and/or non-Ph.D faculty members, foreign Ph.D faculty members, male-female ratio, degree programs, facilities (campus radio station, TV station), publications, the ranking of the media faculties and departments. This comparative study aims at highlighting the gaps and proposing solutions for improving the quality of Pakistan’s media educational system, as media is an integral part of our society and it is the fourth estate.