Online MA In Journalism & Mass Communication Jain University Bangalore
Course Duration
2 years
Admission Open
For JAN'23 Batch
Application Date
Closing Soon
Mode
Online
Session Duration
15-20 Hrs/Wk
Programme Overview
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 are 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 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-curated program with a relevant curriculum. The online journalism program includes the study of community media, editorial practices, media laws and ethics, radio, and television production and 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 and digital media professionals to name a few.
Programme Highlights
Career Counseling and Placement Assistance
World-class faculty and instructors
Exposure to new job opportunities
Free Access to LinkedIn Learning and UCA advantage
UGC entitled MA degree in future-ready specialization Journalism and Mass Communication
A host of Skill Enhancement and Ability Enhancement Courses in addition to Core Courses
Industry aligned dissertation for on-the-job experience
Latest study material and industry-relevant curriculum designed by subject matter experts
Admission Criteria
Eligibility
- Pass in an Undergraduate (Bachelor) Program of a minimum duration of Three (3) years in any stream from a UGC recognized University, with a
minimum aggregate of 50% or an equivalent letter/numerical grade. A relaxation of 5% shall be given to SC/ST candidates. - Candidates who are in the final semester of the Bachelor Program are also eligible to apply.
Career Prospects
- NEWS ANCHOR/NEWS READER
- PUBLIC RELATIONS
- GRAPHIC DESIGNER
- NEWS REPORTER.
- RADIO JOCKEY
- VIDEOGRAPHERS/CINEMATOGRAPHERS
- CONTENT WRITER.
History of Media
Introduction to Journalism
Communication Theories and Practices
New Media Studies and Digital Journalism
Advertising: Theory and Practice
Public Relations
Editorial Practices
News Reporting
Media Laws and Ethics
Corporate Communications
Radio and Television Production: Theory and Practice
Print Media: Theory and Practice
Media and Gender
Audio Visual Communication
Communication Research
Open Elective Course
Development Communication
Film and Documentary Appreciation
Media Management
Media and Culture Studies
Cross-Functional Elective Course
Dissertation / Project *
Recorded lectures
Live sessions with faculty and industry experts
Doubt-solving sessions
Networking with peers

About Jain University Bangalore
JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) ranked among the top universities in India and considered a cerebral destination for students across the world with NAAC ‘A’ Accredited in particular, University is a hub for learning in every sense of the word. The University offers a conducive environment for learning, be it academically or through extracurricular activities. Known for its emphasis on education, entrepreneurship, research and sports, JAIN (Deemed-to-be University) has some of the best minds in the educational and research fields, and centers that inspire entrepreneurship and groundbreaking work to simplify and manage life better.
What makes the University different is its outlook towards life, its values and beliefs. Its ever-evolving and open-minded system and quest for continued success and resilience, has made it one of the top universities in India.
Programme Structure
Fee Structure
Total Fee
INR ₹80,000/-
Inclusive of all taxes
Fee Per Semester
INR ₹20,000/-
Inclusive of all taxes
No Cost EMI Available
- Offering easy financing with no-cost EMI to help you effortlessly fund your education.