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Master of Arts [MA] (Journalism & Mass Communication) From LPU, Jalandhar

Jalandhar, PunjabPrivate UniversityEstd 2005NAAC Grade A++ 5.0

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

first year fees: ₹1,60,000

2 YearsFull Time

Years	year 1		year 2
Total Year Wise fees	₹1.60 Lakhs		₹1.60 Lakhs
Semester	1	2	3	4
Tuition fees	₹80000	₹80000	₹80000	₹80000

LPU Master of Arts [MA] (Journalism & Mass Communication) Ranking

LPU Mass Communications ranking by IIRF is 38 out of 100 in India in 2023

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#38 out of 100 in India 2023

#6th in Punjab

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Course Details

Lovely Professional University (LPU) provides a two-year MA in Journalism & Mass Communication course. Aspirants seeking admission to the course must have passed with 50% aggregate marks in a Bachelor's Degree (any discipline) or equivalent, subject to qualifying LPUNEST. LPU offers scholarships based on scores obtained in LPUNEST (National Entrance and Scholarship Test). Approximately 50% of students can crack this scholarship test.

Table of Contents:

LPU MA Journalism & Mass Communication Key Highlights
LPU MA Journalism & Mass Communication Eligibility Criteria
LPU MA Journalism & Mass Communication Fees
LPU MA Journalism & Mass Communication Scholarship
LPU MA Journalism & Mass Communication Syllabus
LPU MA Journalism & Mass Communication FAQs

LPU MA Journalism & Mass Communication Key Highlights

The table given below shows the important highlights of the LPU MA Journalism & Mass Communication course:

Particulars	LPU MA Journalism & Mass Communication Highlights
Duration	2 Years
Type	Full-time
Eligibility	Graduation with 50% marks
Selection Criteria	Merit-Based
Entrance Exam	LPUNEST
Course Fees	INR 3.20 Lakhs

LPU MA Journalism & Mass Communication Eligibility Criteria

Aspirants must have passed their graduation in any discipline with a minimum of 50% of marks from a recognized university or any other equivalent.
Aspirants belonging to reserved categories (Such as North East, Defence Personnel and Wards of Kashmiri Migrants) must have passed their graduation in any discipline with a minimum of 45% of marks from a recognized university or any other equivalent.
Aspirants must have cleared the entrance exam conducted by the university.

LPU MA Journalism & Mass Communication Fees

The table given below shows the fee structure of LPU MAJMC:

Particulars	Per Semester Fee
Programme Fee	INR 80,000
Exam Fee	INR 4,500

LPU MA Journalism & Mass Communication Scholarship

LPU offers the following scholarships for MA in Journalism & Mass Communication:

On the basis of percentage in qualifying exam:

Criteria	Scholarship Amount
90% & above aggregate marks in Graduation	INR 24,000 (30% of Programme Fees)
80% to 89.99% aggregate marks in Graduation	INR 20,000 (25% of Programme Fees)
70% to 79.99% aggregate marks in Graduation	INR 16,000 (20% of Programme Fees)

LPU MA Journalism & Mass Communication Syllabus

The MA Journalism and Mass Communication curriculum provided by Lovely Professional University is a two-year course that is further subdivided into four academic semesters. The curriculum of MA Journalism and Mass Communication consists of Foundational and Core Courses. Besides this, the curriculum also includes MOOCs, Workshops, Educational Trips, Guests Lectures, Incubation and Communication Projects, Industry Experience, Seminars, Live Projects and more.

MA Journalism and Mass Communication Curriculum:

Foundational and Core Courses: Offers basic learnings that help in learning core courses which is the foundation of the MA Journalism and Mass Communication programme.
Elective Courses and Specialization: Elective courses and specialization aid the students in getting a better understanding of deep concepts of the MA Journalism and Mass Communication programme.
Industry Interface: The industry interface includes lectures and classes by experts, project work in the field and internships to work in a real-time environment.

First Year	Syllabus
Graphic Tools	Designing, editing and representing information through graphics. Use of charts and other tools used in presentation such as typography, and page layout. Editing, Web, emerging technologies, creating designs for visual artworks.
Media and Human Rights	Detailed studies about human rights. Role of media
Photojournalism	Basic principles of photography Specific skills required for photography Practice exposure to the working of the digital camera.
Principle of Mass Communication	Effect of mass media on contemporary life and society knowledge about various models and theories of mass communication
Reporting and Editing	Journalism writing Newspaper writing Article writing Print Technique Publishing skills
Workshop on Creative Writing	Writing short story Poetry creative nonfiction
Second Year	Syllabus
Basic of non-linear editing	Editing skills Art of video post Improving sound Enhancing image quality Aesthetics of news program formats
Communication Research	Concepts Methods Tools Investigative skills interpretative research skills
Dissertation	Data handling skills Analytical skills Interpretation skills Tabulation skills Presentation of research work.
Media Laws	Laws of media Limits of media
Radio Production	Theory of production, Techniques of production Aesthetics Practical experience in the writing field Production experience Promotion skills
Radio Production in lab	Understanding radio broadcast formats Understanding sounds Challenges in producing a radio program
TV Production	Video Control Using cameras and editing machines Understanding the role of lighting, staging, directing Practical experience in interviewing along with on-camera announcing.
TV Production in lab	Handling of video camera Design programmes for TV and their execution. Understanding the use of the studio and its equipment

LPU MA Journalism and Mass Communication FAQs

Ques. What are the eligibility criteria for the LPU MA Journalism & Mass Communication course?

Ans. Given below are the eligibility criteria for LPU MA Journalism & Mass Communication:

Eligibility requires graduation with a minimum of 50% marks from a recognized university.
For reserved categories (e.g., North East, Defence Personnel, Wards of Kashmiri Migrants), the minimum marks required are 45%.
Candidates must clear the university-conducted entrance exam.

Ques. What is the fee structure for the LPU MA Journalism & Mass Communication course per semester?

Ans. The per-semester fee includes for LPU MAJMC includes the following:

Programme Fee: INR 80,000
Exam Fee: INR 4,500

Ques. What scholarships are offered for MA in Journalism & Mass Communication based on the percentage obtained in the qualifying exam?

Ans. The following scholarships are offered for MA in Journalism & Mass Communication course at LPU based on merit in previous qualifying exams:

90% & above: INR 24,000 (30% of Programme Fees)
80% to 89.99%: INR 20,000 (25% of Programme Fees)
70% to 79.99%: INR 16,000 (20% of Programme Fees)

Ques. Can you describe the curriculum structure of the LPU MA Journalism & Mass Communication course?

Ans. The curriculum spans two years, divided into four academic semesters. It includes Foundational and Core Courses, Elective Courses and Specializations, and Industry Interface components. The curriculum integrates various learning methods such as MOOCs, workshops, educational trips, guest lectures, projects, seminars, and live projects.

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