Media and journalism is a popular and interesting course using utmost creativity which makes it an interesting career option with amazing career opportunities in the field of broadcasting, newspapers, magazines, and online publications.

This sector suits those who have incredible and clean communication skills and would love to go ahead to work as Technical writers/Content writers, work closely with press and so on or those who would like to go into research study of mass communication.

M.A. IN Journalism

	M.A in Journalism
About	MA in Journalism includes coursework and real-time experiences in journalism. Students are trained to acquire strategic communication skills, industrial competence, and a greater standard of writing and editing skills during the program.
Eligibility	Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of aggregate from a recognized college/university
Duration	2 years
Entrance Exams	Central Universities Common Entrance Test, Sharda University Admission Test, Punjab University Common Entrance Test, Symbiosis Institute of Mass and Communication (SIMC) Pune MA (MC)
College Options	Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU), Kottayam AMRITA SCHOOL OF ARTS AND SCIENCES – [ASAS], KOCHI Jain University – Kochi Sharda University, Greater Noida Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication, Pune Amity School of Communication, Noida Chandigarh University SRM University, Chennai
Course Curriculum	Semester I: Mass Communication Theory and Practice, Writing Analysis for Print, Visualization and Media Design, Photography Concepts and Practice, Professional communication Semester II: Marketing Management, Development Communication: Theory and Practice, Media Ethics Laws and Governance, Investigative Journalism, Behavioral Science, Marketing Management Semester III: Media Research and Application, New Media and Digital Technology, Advertising and Promotions, Public Relations and Events, Data Journalism, Financial Journalism, Basics of Video Editing, Professional Ethics Semester IV: Dissertation, Media, CSR and Sustainable development, Digital Marketing, Political Communication, Gender, Human Rights and Media, Dissertation, Media, CSR and Sustainable development, Digital Marketing
Careers	Editors, writers, media consultants, and faculty members of journalism at colleges, Fashion Photographer, Cartoonist

MASTER OF JOURNALISM AND MASS COMMUNICATION (mJMC)

	MASTER OF JOURNALISM AND MASS COMMUNICATION (MJMC)
About	The course involves the study of different forms of mass media like newspapers, radio, television, films, etc to convey information to a large audience. The course also focuses on theoretical and practical knowledge in various media professions such as journalism, advertising, event management, public relations, and so on. The course also acts as a foundation for candidates who wish to build their career in the field of research.
Eligibility	Candidates who have a Bachelor’s degree from a recognised institute or university with a minimum aggregate of 50% – 60%
Duration	2 years
Entrance Exams	Indian Institute of Mass Communication Entrance Exam University of Delhi Entrance Test Manipal University Entrance Test Symbiosis Institute of Mass and Communication (SIMC) Pune Entrance Test
College Options	Christ College , Irinjalakuda, Kerala Kerala University, Thiruvananthapuram IIMC – Indian Institute of Mass Communication, Delhi Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication (SIMC), Pune Manipal Institute of Communication, Manipal
Course Curriculum	Semester I: Communication Theory and Practice, Global Media & Inter-Cultural Communication, Environment & Development Communication, Print Media & New Media, History of Indian Media, Research Methodology for Communication and Media Research, Contemporary Media Scenario, Print Journalism and Writing for Media, Photography, Videography and Audiography, Cultural Education, Graphic Design Lab, Photography Lab, Videography Lab, Audiography Lab, Print Journalism and Writing Practice Semester II: Business Media, Broadcast Media & Journalism, Media Research Methods, Media Management, Principles of Advertising & Public Relation, Film Studies, Media Ethics and Laws, Short Film Production (Fiction and Documentary), Digital Video Editing Lab, Short Film Production (Fiction and Documentary) Lab Semester III: Media Content Writing (English/ Hindi), Film Appreciation & Criticism, Communication for Development, New Media and Web Content, Online Journalism , Public Relations Theory , Public Relations Campaigns Practical, Critical Viewing and Reading Analysis Practice, Basics of Audio and Video Production, Key Texts in Visual Media Reporting, Editing and Lab Journal, New Media and Web Content Lab, Internship Training and Report Presentation, News Casting, Anchoring and Program, Presentation Skills, Video News Production with Project Semester IV: Internship, Dissertation and Viva Voce, Project Work
Careers	Correspondent, Art Director, Cartoonist, Photographer, Public Relations Officer, Content Writer, Editor, Radio/Video Jockey

m.SC IN MASS COMMUNICATION

	M.SC IN MASS COMMUNICATION
About	This is a dedicated course for mass media operations which spreads information worldwide through different modes like newspapers, radio, television, films and so on to a large audience. This course focuses on the strategic and operational scenario in the communication field.
Eligibility	Candidates who have a Bachelor’s degree in the similar specialization from a recognized university are eligible for this course.
Duration	2 years
Entrance Exams	IPU CET, CU CET
College Options	Christ University, Bangalore Periyar University, Salem Savitribai Phule Pune University, Pune Jain University, Bangalore
Course Curriculum	Semester I: Reading and Research in Communication, Theories of Communication and Persuasion Semester II: Technical Writing, Technical and Science Editing, Message Design and Evaluation, Developing Software Documentation, Ethics in Technical and Science Communication, Electives Semester III: Science Communication, Science Writing, Technical and Science Editing, Message Design and Evaluation, Medical Writing, Ethics in Technical and Science Communication, Electives Semester IV: Public Communication, Electronic Publishing, Telecommunications Policy, Investigative Journalism, Public Relations Strategies, Seminar: Ethics for Public Communication, Electives
Careers	Journalist, Communication Specialist, Associate Manager Media, Teacher