B.A. (Journalism and Mass Communication)

COURSE DESCRIPTION

B.A. Journalism & Mass Communication or Bachelor of Arts in Journalism & Mass Communication is an undergraduate Mass Communication course. Some institutes abbreviate this course as B.A.J.M. like Sikkim Manipal University, which also stands for the aforesaid. The degree course provides the students with basic journalistic skills in various mass media, to expose students to recent developments in media issues and media research, to strengthen the foundations for various technologies involved in mass media like computer applications, respective software and hardware in print, radio, television, internet and the likes. This program would enable the students to work in various media like print, radio, television, internet, and in related fields. Students can start a full-fledged career in journalism or venture into freelancing. The duration of the course is three years and its syllabus is divided into six semesters; it is also career offering in nature.

B.A. Journalism & Mass Communication Eligibility

• They should have 10+2/Intermediate pass or equivalent from any stream/subjects.
• Candidates appearing/appeared in qualifying examinations may also apply.

B. A. Journalism & Mass Communication Course Suitability

• The degree course is suitable for those who are interesting in investigation and reporting of happenings, issues, trends and stories around the world to a vast audience through mediums like newspapers, magazine, television, internet etc.
• Those who want to go for higher degree courses in the very subjects also can go for it.
• They should have good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Students should have the ability to think online like the ability to adapt and learn as technology changes; storytelling across mediums; writing across platforms, including Web writing and copy editing.

How is B.A. Journalism & Mass Communication Course Beneficial?

• The Degree Course trains the aspirants regarding editing, writing, photographing etc.
• After completion of the course the candidates can go for higher education if they are interested.
• Students can also find employment with newspapers, periodicals and magazines, central information service, press information bureau, websites, AIR and TV channels.
• They can also take up the job of writing for multimedia and the web such as writing news and other articles. They must have a skill for writing precise text adaptive to the environment.

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