MA – Journalism & Mass Communication
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Eligibility
Pass in an undergraduate (Bachelor) Programme of a minimum duration of three (3) years in any stream from a UGC recognized University.
Candidates who are in the final semester of the Bachelor Programme are also eligible to apply.
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Why study MA Journalism & Mass Communication?
Journalism as a career is prestigious and challenging. A journalist plays a key role in disseminating news from all walks of life. Journalists play a key role in nation-building as up to date news and information is important in today’s connected world for any informed decision. Even the new world has sufficiently validated the old saying ‘the pen is mightier than the sword’, so we see our world continuing to offer various career opportunities in journalism.
Today reporting the news requires far more creativity, domain knowledge, specialization, and communication skills. Mastery in the field of journalism provides a competitive edge when working in an evolving world of media and communications. One can nurture all these only through a well-laid program with a relevant curriculum. The course includes the study of community media, editorial practices, media laws and ethics, radio, and television production, news media studies which will help to convey information to the audience.
With an in-depth and critical understanding of media, advertising, and public relations, this course ensures career opportunities as correspondents, columnists, journalists, news analysts, public relations officers, digital media professionals to name a few.
Specialization Highlights
- Strong foundation in theories and practices in journalism
- Hands-on experience in writing for media
- Introduction to new media studies
- Industry aligned dissertation for on-the-job experience
- Provide in-depth knowledge in various media professions such as journalism, documentary production, advertising, media management, public relations
- Gives exposure to new and evolving techniques in film studies
Specialization Structure
- Communication Theories and Practices
- Introduction to Journalism
- Development Communication
- Editorial Practices
- Writing for the Media
* Course matrix subject to change based on emerging industry trends and academic requirements
- Print Media: Theory and Practice
- Community Media and Society
- Media and Culture Studies
- Dominant streams of Mainstream Media
- Media Laws and Ethics
* Course matrix subject to change based on emerging industry trends and academic requirements
- Radio and Television Production: Theory and Practice
- Communication Research
- Media and Gender
- New Media Studies and Digital Journalism
- Audio-Visual Communication
- Open Elective Course
* Course matrix subject to change based on emerging industry trends and academic requirements
- Public Relations
- Short Film/Documentary Production
- Media Management
- Advertising: Theory and Practice
- Cross-Functional Elective Course – Film Studies
- Dissertation / Project
* Course matrix subject to change based on emerging industry trends and academic requirements
Value Added Programs on LinkedIn Learning
- Filmmaking Forum: Conversations by Ashley Kennedy
- Public Relations Foundations: Media Training by Deirdre Breakenridge
- Video Journalism: Storytelling Techniques by Jeff Sengstack
- Public Speaking Foundations by Laura Bergells
- How to Become a Purpose-Driven Journalist by Norah O’Donnell
Fee Plan
| Semester-wise Fee Plan | Year-wise Fee Plan | Total Program Fee Plan * |
| I Sem Rs.15,000 | I Year Rs.30,000 | Total Rs. 57,000 /- |
| II Sem Rs.15,000 | II Year Rs.30,000 | *5% discount on Complete Program fee payment. |
| III Sem Rs.15,000 | ||
| IV Sem Rs.15,000 | ||
| Note : One-time Registration Fee: Rs.2000/- |
| Examination Fee (Per Year): Rs. 3000/- |
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- No Advance EMI
- EMI options available for 6,8 and 10 months
Learning Methodology
Program delivery follows the prescribed four Quadrants approach resulting in maximum learner engagement. Each course involves approximately 120 hours of learning.
Two-way live online audio-video lectures
Pre-recorded audio-video lecture available on the Learning Management System (LMS)
Multimedia content
Interactions through the discussion forum on the LMS
Exhaustive e-content/printed material for in-depth reference
Self-study activities including assignments, quiz & MCQs, essay-type questions, case study etc.
Experiential learning methods including individual and group projects, programming exercise, dissertation, MOOCs and various
Live Online Lectures
Learning Management System
Self-Learning Material
Assessment
Experiential Learning
Case Studies & Assignments
How to Enroll into the Program?
- Click here to visit the JAIN Online Enrollment Form. Create your login on the Enrolment Platform by entering your unique Email id and create a password of your choice.
- Once you have logged in, you will see a screen showing 4 essential steps to be completed to enroll for the Program of your choice. All the necessary documents are to be submitted as part of the Process.
- At the end of the Enrollment Process ‘Pay Fee’ using Net Banking/ Debit Card/ Credit Card/SBI Collect. Option to submit fee using easy-EMI with 0% interest
- If you are opting for Financial Aid, please select the Financial Aid option during Enquiry. Our Student Support Managers would reach out to you
- Please download the Enrollment Form and Receipt. Enrollment Number is to be used for further Communication with the University
- Our Program Managers would reach out to you for activating your Learning Management System
Career Advancement Services
Our Career Advancement Services Team works tirelessly to Connect our Students with the right Job opportunities. With Years of Experience in Training, Networking and Human Resource skills, the team finds exciting and challenging Job Opportunities for our students in companies of repute through a structured framework
- Online Mentoring Sessions on Weekends
- Doubt Clearing Sessions with Faculty during Live Classes and Discussion Forums
- Dedicated Corporate Relations Team to guide you on the Right Career Path
- Online Sessions on Resume Writing, Personal Branding on Social Media, Interview Preparation and Setting Career Goals
- Live Online Sessions over Weekends from Top Industry Professionals on 25 Key Skills for Success
- Regular Feedback on your Resume and Social Media Profiling
- 1:1 Mock Interview Sessions with Industry Experts
- Connect To Careers e-hire portal helps you apply for relevant jobs and attend interviews Online
- Connect To Careers Job Fairs are Organized to connect with top employers
- Get Access to Industry reports on LinkedIn Insights and Attend Regular Webinars from Industry Professionals on Job Market Insights as part of Connect To Career Series
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- Students who have passed Class 12 in any stream with minimum 50% aggregate (45% for Reserved Category) (10 + 2 Pattern)
- Students who have passed Class 10 and have successfully completed a recognized three years Diploma (10 + 3 Pattern)
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