M.A. | Journalism and Mass Communication

Programme Overview

• The Journalism and Mass Communication programme focuses on moulding graduates into media professionals. A post graduation programme in Journalism and Mass Communications encourages students to explore careers in the fledgling world of journalism – this includes that of Media (print, digital, and electronic).
• Students are trained in core aspects viz Social Media, Communications, Public Relations, Corporate Communication, Advertising, Television, Event Management, and Digital. The best media practices are also imparted.
• Along with these, post graduates also get to explore teaching as a profession and thereby engage in knowledge sharing with others. Entrepreneurship is also fostered and is today lucrative as postgraduates get to start newer businesses offering a wide range of services such as content, creativity, social media services, public relations, and even advertising.
• The Journalism domain is itself multi-disciplinary and hence opens up a plethora of opportunities for those completing the programme. The domain is all slated to witness further growth, and thereby accord even more scope/opportunities for students taking up the programme.

Career Opportunities

• Journalists/Senior Journalists
• Editors
• Reporters
• Content Developers
• Event Management
• Public Relations
• Corporate Communications

Programme USPs

• Training students with special focus on communication, reporting, editing, content development, cinema, Radio and Television programme productions .
• Educating students in the areas of research, media management, advertising and corporate communication.
• Enlightening students to be aware of the media impact on culture and society, ethical and legal aspects of the media profession.
• Training students in multimedia and emerging communication technologies.

Program Duration

2 Years (4 Semesters)

Program Type

Full-time

Eligibility Criteria

Current – A pass in any degree awarded by a recognized university with a minimum of 50% marks (45% in case of SC/ST/PH candidates), with Journalism as an optional subject.

Programme Outcomes

• Communication: Communicate effectively with the society at large, comprehend and write effective reports and design documentation, make effective presentations, and give and receive clear instructions.
• Individual and team work: Function effectively as an individual, and as a member or leader in diverse teams, and in multidisciplinary settings.
• Project management: Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of academic principles and apply these to one’s own work as a member and leader in a team, to manage projects and in multidisciplinary environments.
• Life–long learning: Recognize the need for and have the preparation and ability to engage in independent and life–long learning in the broadest context of technological change.