M.A. Journalism and Mass Communication Course Details, Admission, Eligibility, Top Institute

MA Journalism & Mass Communication gives training to the students in both technical skills and critical analysis of the media spectrum. It is a postgraduate course of 2 years duration. The course includes the study of mass media such as newspapers, magazines, cinema films, radio, television etc in order to convey information to the audience.

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The course is comprised of the concept of news, the role of journalism in society, history of journalism, skills in identifying news and also covers political and social issues of particular society.

Some of the colleges that offer this course in India are listed below:

In India, Average course fees range between INR 54, 000 to 3 Lacs. For admission in the course, students must have completed Bachelor’s degree in any stream from any recognized university with minimum 50% marks. Admission in some of the colleges is done on the basis of marks secured in an entrance examination, conducted by the college, followed by Group Discussion and Personal Interview.

Such postgraduates are hired in job positions such as Art Director, Correspondent, Fashion Photographer, Cartoonist, Feature Writer, Production Worker, Columnist, Film Director, Proof Reader, Journalist, News Analyst, Floor Manager, Presenter, Freelance Writer, Public Relations Officer, Radio Jockey, Screenwriter, Reporter, Sound Technician, Transmission Executive, and Special Correspondent. Successful postgraduates can earn anything between INR 2.45 to 9 Lacs.

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MA Journalism & Mass Communication: Course Highlights

The following table shows the major highlights of the course.

Course Level	Post Graduation
Duration	2 years
Examination Type	Semester system/ Year wise
Eligibility	Completed Bachelor’s degree in any stream from any recognized university with minimum 50% marks in it.
Admission Process	Merit Based/ Entrance Test
Course Fees	INR 50, 000 to 3 Lacs
Average Starting Salary	INR 2.45 to 9 Lacs
Top Recruiting Companies	Indian Express, LT Finance, Max New York Life, Tata Steel, Times of India Group, India Today Group, HT Media, Anand Bazar Patrika, Zee Entertainment Enterprise
Top Recruiting Areas	Advertising Agencies, Books and Novels, All India Radio, Photography Companies, Broadcasting Corporations, Central Information Service, Journals, Periodicals and Magazines, Legal Affairs Departments, News Agencies, Circulation and Public Relations, Newspapers, Press Information Bureau, Radio Telecasting Companies, TV Channels, Websites
Job Positions	Art Director, Correspondent, Fashion Photographer, Cartoonist, Feature Writer, Production Worker, Columnist, Film Director, Proof Reader, Journalist, News Analyst, Floor Manager, Presenter, Freelance Writer, Public Relations Officer, Radio Jockey, Screenwriter, Reporter, Sound Technician, Transmission Executive, Special Correspondent

MA Journalism & Mass Communication: What is it About?

MA Journalism & Mass Communication is a study of different means of communication by which individuals can convey the information to the large segment of the population through mass media. The course generally provides teaching and training regarding reporting, writing, editing, photographing etc.

Students can opt. for specializations in various fields of journalism such as Sports Journalism, Science Journalism, Environment Journalism, Fashion Journalism, Film Making, Advertising, Corporate communications etc.

Successful Graduates may work in the job areas such as Advertising Agencies, Books, and Novels, All India Radio, Photography Companies, Broadcasting Corporations, Press Information Bureau, Radio Telecasting Companies, TV Channels, Websites etc.

MA Journalism & Mass Communication: Top Institutes

The following table shows the list of the top institutes in India that offer this course:

Name of the Institute	City/ State
Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media	Bangalore
Indian Institute of Mass Communication	New Delhi
Mahatma Gandhi Mission College of Journalism and Mass Communication	Aurangabad
Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication	Pune
MICA	Ahmedabad
Asian College of Journalism	Chennai
Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media	Bangalore
Xavier Institute of Communication	Mumbai
AJ Kidwai Mass Communication Research Jamia	New Delhi
Manorama School of Communication	Kottayam
Film and Television Institute of India	Pune
Times School of Journalism	New Delhi
Chitkara University	Punjab
Sharda University	Greater Noida

Eligibility for MA Journalism & Mass Communication

Following is the minimum eligibility criteria required for the candidates interested in pursuing course the course:

Applicants must possess Graduation degree in any stream from a recognized university with minimum 50% marks in it.
Some of the reputed institutes and universities also conduct an entrance examination to get admission in MA (Journalism & Mass Communication)
Student’s proficiency in English communication is also a plus point for getting admission in the course.

MA Journalism & Mass Communication: Admission Process

Admission in the course is strictly done on the basis of marks secured by the candidate in an entrance test conducted by the particular college. On the basis of candidates score obtained in written test, shortlisted candidates will be called for Group Discussion and Personal Interview.

Student’s final selection depends on their scores in written test, Group Discussion, Personal Interview and Marks in Graduation. Admission process varies according to the different colleges.

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MA Journalism & Mass Communication: Syllabus and Course Description

Semester wise course syllabus is tabulated below:

Semester I	Semester II
Basic Principles of Communication	Communication Development
History and Development of Mass Media	Media Management
Media Laws and Ethics	Media and Society
Computer Applications for Media	Advertising and Public Relation
Reporting and Editing	Electronic Media (Radio and TV)
Professional Writing	Advertising (Practical)
Communication Theory	Photography
Print Journalism Practice	PR & Corporate Communication
Semester III	Semester IV
International Communication Rural Communication	New Media
Reporting and Editing for Electronic Media	Media and Human Rights
Internship	Environment Communication
Intercultural Communication	Study Tour & Reporting
Radio and TV Production	Communication Research
Media Management	Media Laws and Ethics

MA Journalism & Mass Communication: Career Prospects

After completing the degree in MA (Journalism and Mass Communication) students can also opt for higher studies in the field of Ph.D. and M.Phil in Mass Communication & Journalism. They can also apply for UGC-NET or JRF.

Successful postgraduate in Journalism and Mass Communication can make their career in the fields such as Advertising Agencies, Books, and Novels, All India Radio, Photography Companies, Broadcasting Corporations, Central Information Service, Journals, Periodicals and Magazines, Legal Affairs Departments etc.

Some of the popular professionals open for successful postgraduates are listed below along with salaries and its description:

Master of Arts [MA] (Journalism & Mass Communication) annual salary

Job Position	Job Description	Average Annual Pay Scale in INR
Correspondent	They are responsible for reporting news which is interest to the public. Their job is to speak in front of the camera. They can report live news, sports news etc	3, 46, 511
Content Writer	They involve in writing engaging and informative content for website	2, 38, 392
Photojournalist	They basically tell the stories through photographs.	3, 45, 727
Screen Writer	They convert the manuscripts into scripts for the purpose of filmmaking	2, 50, 000
Journalist	They are responsible for collecting and reporting news and events. A journalist can work for newspapers, magazines, news channels etc	3, 46, 511
Editor	Editors are responsible to detect and correct errors in spelling, syntax, punctuation. They also prepare, rewrite and edit to improve readability	3, 59, 978