The MA in Journalism & Mass Communication is a 2-year postgraduate program that trains students in the art and ethics of communication, journalism, media production, and public discourse. It combines theory and practical training to prepare individuals for dynamic careers in print, broadcast, digital media, and corporate communication.

This course provides deep insights into news reporting, media laws, public relations, advertising, film studies, and the fast-changing digital landscape. Students are equipped with the skills to analyze media trends, create impactful content, and work across traditional and new-age media platforms.

📚 Semester 1

• Introduction to Communication Theories

• History of Journalism & Mass Media

• Principles of Mass Communication

• Media Laws and Ethics

• Print Journalism (Reporting & Editing)

• Communication Skills & Media Writing

• Practical: News Writing, Editing, Newsroom Simulation

📚 Semester 2

• Radio and TV Journalism

• Media Management and Marketing

• Development Communication

• New Media & Digital Journalism

• Photojournalism & Visual Communication

• Practical: News Bulletin Production (Radio/TV), Field Reporting

• Internship / Field Study

📚 Semester 3

• Advertising and Brand Communication

• Public Relations & Corporate Communication

• International Communication & Media Trends

• Film Studies & Documentary Production

• Media Research Methods

• Practical: Ad Copywriting, PR Campaigns, Documentary Filming

📚 Semester 4

• Media and Society

• Advanced Digital Media Production

• Dissertation / Research Project

• Media Entrepreneurship & Freelancing

• Practical: Capstone Project / Short Film / Portfolio Building

• Viva Voce

🧪 Tools & Skills You’ll Learn:

• Video editing (Adobe Premiere, Final Cut Pro)

• Audio editing (Audacity, Pro Tools)

• Graphic design basics (Canva, Photoshop)

• Social media analytics (Meta Business Suite, Twitter Analytics)

• CMS handling (WordPress, Blogger)

• Interviewing, anchoring, voice modulation

📰 1. Journalism & News Media

• Reporter / Correspondent (TV, Print, Web)

• News Anchor / Broadcast Journalist

• Editor / Sub-Editor / Copy Editor

• Photojournalist / Video Journalist

• Investigative Journalist

• Content Researcher

🧭 Workplaces: Times of India, ABP News, India Today, The Hindu, NDTV, Republic TV, Zee News, The Wire, Scroll, Newslaundry, etc.

💻 2. Digital & Web Media

• Digital Content Creator / Writer

• Social Media Manager

• Web Editor / Online Producer

• Podcast Host / YouTube Journalist

• SEO Content Strategist

• Fact-Checker / News Curator

🌐 Workplaces: Online media platforms, YouTube channels, digital agencies, start-ups, OTT platforms, etc.

📣 3. Public Relations & Corporate Communication

• PR Executive / Manager

• Corporate Communication Officer

• Media Relations Specialist

• Crisis Communication Expert

• Internal Communications Executive

🏢 Workplaces: MNCs, government agencies, political campaigns, PR firms like Edelman, Weber Shandwick, etc.

📺 4. Radio, TV, & Film

• Radio Jockey (RJ)

• TV Producer / Assistant Producer

• Scriptwriter / Dialogue Writer

• Video Editor / News Editor

• Documentary Filmmaker

🎥 Workplaces: Radio Mirchi, Red FM, All India Radio, Doordarshan, Discovery, NatGeo, Netflix India, etc.

🛍️ 5. Advertising & Brand Communication

• Ad Copywriter

• Creative Director

• Brand Strategist

• Campaign Planner

• Media Planner

📈 Workplaces: Ogilvy, Leo Burnett, McCann Erickson, Dentsu, and in-house brand teams.

✍️ 6. Freelancing & Entrepreneurship

• Freelance Journalist / Writer / Blogger

• YouTuber / Vlogger / Podcaster

• Independent Media Consultant

• Media Start-up Founder

• NGO Media Trainer

🏛️ 7. Government, NGOs & International Organizations

• Media Officer (UNICEF, WHO, etc.)

• Public Information Officer (Govt./PSUs)

• Communication Officer (NGOs/CSR Units)

• Development Communicator

💰 Average Salary (India)