Journalism & Mass communication
M.A. in Mass Communication
Overview
Master of Arts in Mass Communication (MAMC) is a post-graduate course that focuses on ideas and outlets of mass communication such as media production, cultural issues, communication theories, regulations, and media techniques. its importance is not limited to its status in the hierarchical system of education. A post-graduate degree means, it is designed to give an in-depth knowledge of Mass Communication and related practices to the students.
The course divided into 4 semesters. As part of the course, students also have to fulfill internship requirements which ideally takes place at the end of the second semester.
First Semester
Second SemesterEnglish Language Skills- 1General Awareness & Current Affairs-1Introduction to Journalism & Mass CommunicationReporting, Editing & PhotographyAdvertising and Public RelationsFilm Studies
Third SemesterMedia ManagementGeneral Awareness & Current Affairs-2Introduction to RadioIntroduction to TelevisionMedia Ethics & LawsNew Media
English Language Skills- 2General Awareness & Current Affairs-3Radio Production (Specialisation)Television Production (Specialisation)Media ResearchOptional (Any One)
Fourth SemesterPrint Production (Specialisation)Advertising Production (Specialisation)
Top Institutes:Industrial Training & Comprehensive VivaDissertationMajor Project
Admission Process:1. Institute of Mass Communication and Media Technology, Kurukshetra2. Jamia Millia Islamia University, Delhi3. Jagan Nath University, Jaipur4. Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh5. Institute of Media Management and Technology, Dehradun
The process of admission to MA in Mass Communication is through an entrance test conducted by respective institutes.There are certain institutes they do not conduct Entrance Exam and admit students on the basis of marks scored in graduation and their performance in a Personal Interview.
Direct Admission
Certain institutes also have seats reserved for direct admission. Direct admission is merit based and the eligibility for direct admission is under the respective institute's discretion.
Lateral Entry:
There are certain institutes like R. K. Films and Media Academy, New Delhi which also admits student laterally in the second year of the program. For direct admission to the second year of the program, a student must have a PG Diploma in Journalism, Mass Communication, Advertising or Public Relations from a recognized Indian University.
Further Study:
Career Prospects:After completing the postgraduate degree,a student can go for M.Phil Media Studies and after that PhD courses also available in the same field with an aggregate of 55% marks or equivalent grade in Masters in Mass Communication from any recognized University or Institution .
It opens up career avenues in many media related fields.such as editing, publishing, scriptwriting, direction, filmmaking etc.
Eligibility:
The basic eligibility for admission to MA in Mass Communication is a Bachelor degree in any stream of minimum 3 years duration with 50% marks.However, certain universities do not accept an application from students who belong to Engineering or Medical streams.Course Duration:
2 YearsCourse Fee:
The fee for the program ranges from Rs. 50,000 to 3 Lakh depends on institute.Love to hear, please share your thoughts in the comments
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