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MA MASS Communication & Journalism

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Overview of the Course

MA MASS Communication & Journalism

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The M.A. in Mass Communication and Journalism is a dynamic postgraduate programme that equips students with the knowledge, skills, and ethical grounding required to succeed in today’s rapidly changing media landscape. The course integrates theory with practice, offering a strong foundation in journalism, advertising, public relations, electronic media, film, new media, and media research, while also fostering creativity, critical thinking, and social responsibility. Students gain extensive hands-on training in reporting, copywriting, photography, videography, radio and television production, documentary filmmaking, and digital content creation, alongside specialized exposure to emerging fields such as data journalism, digital marketing, and media entrepreneurship. The programme emphasizes research and analytical learning, engaging students with media theories, research methodologies, and dissertation projects that sharpen their ability to critically examine media practices and address contemporary social, cultural, and political issues. Its interdisciplinary design connects communication with development, politics, culture, and technology, ensuring adaptability and global readiness. Professional development is enhanced through internships, industry interactions, collaborative projects, and opportunities for research publication, enabling students to build strong professional networks. Graduates of this programme are prepared for diverse careers in journalism, advertising, PR, corporate communication, filmmaking, academia, and digital media, emerging as creative, ethical, and socially conscious media professionals and leaders.

What will you Learn?

Fundamentals of communication, journalism, and media practices.

Core concepts of psychology including cognition, personality, child psychology, and applied psychology.

English literary traditions across British, Indian, American, and world literature.

Practical skills in reporting, editing, advertising, PR, photography, filmmaking, and digital media.

Research methods, academic writing, and interdisciplinary problem-solving.

Creative writing, content development, and critical analysis of texts and media.

Social awareness, ethical responsibility, and professional readiness across fields.

Career Prospects

  • Journalism & Media – Reporters, editors, digital content creators, anchors, and media professionals.
  • Psychology & Counselling – Entry-level roles in HR, mental health support, and social services.
  • Advertising & PR – Copywriting, branding, campaign planning, and corporate communication.
  • Academia & Research – Further studies in English, Psychology, or Mass Communication leading to teaching/research careers.
  • Creative Industries – Writing, filmmaking, scriptwriting, and cultural production.
  • Digital Careers – Social media managers, bloggers, podcasters, and influencers.
  • Public Service & NGOs – Roles in community outreach, development communication, and advocacy.

Program Structure

Semester I ▼
Course Type Course Title Course Code Hours/Week (L) Hours/Week (P) Credits Max Marks (CIA) Max Marks (Sem End) Total Marks Duration of Sem End Exam (hrs)
DSC Introduction to Communication and Mass Media P24/MCJ/DSC/101 3 - 3 40 60 100 2 hrs 30 mins
DSC/PR Reporting & News Writing Analysis P24/MCJ/DSC/101/P - 4 2 - 50 50 3 hrs
DSC Reporting & Editing P24/MCJ/DSC/102 3 - 3 40 60 100 2 hrs 30 mins
DSC/PR Newspaper Production P24/MCJ/DSC/102/P - 4 2 - 50 50 3 hrs
DSC Advertising P24/MCJ/DSC/103 3 - 3 40 60 100 2 hrs 30 mins
DSC/PR AD Copywriting P24/MCJ/DSC/103/P - 4 2 - 50 50 3 hrs
DSC Intro to Electronic Media & Film P24/MCJ/DSC/104 3 - 3 40 60 100 2 hrs 30 mins
DSC/PR Videography & Video Editing P24/MCJ/DSC/104/P - 4 2 - 50 50 3 hrs
GE Photography P24/MCJ/GE/101 2 - - 20 30 50 1 hr
Semester II ▼
Course Type Course Title Course Code Hours/Week (L) Hours/Week (P) Credits Max Marks (CIA) Max Marks (Sem End) Total Marks Duration of Sem End Exam (hrs)
DSC Media Laws & Ethics P24/MCJ/DSC/201 3 - 3 40 60 100 2 hrs 30 mins
DSC/PR Photo Journalism P24/MCJ/DSC/201/P - 4 2 - 50 50 3 hrs
DSC Script Writing P24/MCJ/DSC/202 3 - 3 40 60 100 2 hrs 30 mins
DSC/PR TV News Production P24/MCJ/DSC/202/P - 4 2 - 50 50 3 hrs
DSC Corporate Organisational Communication P24/MCJ/DSC/203 3 - 3 40 60 100 2 hrs 30 mins
DSC/PR Electronic Pagination P24/MCJ/DSC/203/P - 4 2 - 50 50 3 hrs
DSC Development & Rural Communication P24/MCJ/DSC/204 3 - 3 40 60 100 2 hrs 30 mins
DSC/PR Radio Production P24/MCJ/DSC/203/P - 4 2 - 50 50 3 hrs
FC Community Outreach P24/MCJ/FC/201 2 - - 20 30 50 1 hr
Semester III ▼
Course Type Course Title Course Code Hours/Week (L) Hours/Week (P) Credits Max Marks (CIA) Max Marks (Sem End) Total Duration (hrs)
DSC Mass Media Research P24/MCJ/DSC/301 3hrs -- 3cr 40 60 100 2 hrs 30 minutes
DSC/PR Current Affairs & Media Issues P24/MCJ/DSC/301/P -- 4hrs 2cr -- 50 50 3hr
DSC International Communication & Theories P24/MCJ/DSC/302 3hrs -- 3cr 40 60 100 2 hrs 30 minutes
DSC/PR Documentary Production P24/MCJ/DSC/302/P -- 4hrs 2cr -- 50 50 3hr
DSE Media Management P24/MCJ/DSE/301 3hrs -- 3cr 40 60 100 2 hrs 30 minutes
DSE Media Entrepreneurship P24/MCJ/DSE/302 -- -- -- -- -- -- --
DSE/PR Content Writing P24/MCJ/DSE/301/P -- 4hrs 2cr -- 50 50 3hr
DSE/PR Media Entrepreneurship P24/MCJ/DSE/302/P -- -- -- -- -- -- --
DSE Magazine Journalism P24/MCJ/DSE/303 -- -- -- -- -- -- --
DSE Media & Culture P24/MCJ/DSE/304 3hrs -- 3cr 40 60 100 2 hrs 30 minutes
INT Internship P24/MCJ/INT/303 -- 4hrs 2cr -- 50 50 3hr
GE Health Communication P24/MCJ/GE/301 2hr -- 2cr 20 30 50 1hr
Semester IV ▼
Course Type Course Title Course Code Hours/Week (L) Hours/Week (P) Credits Max Marks (CIA) Max Marks (Sem End) Total Duration (hrs)
DSC ICT & New Media P24/MCJ/DSC/401 3hrs -- 3cr 40 60 100 2 hrs 30 minutes
DSC/PR Film Appreciation P24/MCJ/DSC/401/P -- 4hrs 2cr -- 50 50 3hr
DSC Marketing Communication and Digital Marketing P24/MCJ/DSC/402 3hrs -- 3cr 40 60 100 2 hrs 30 minutes
DSC/PR Campaign Planning and Execution P24/MCJ/DSC/402/P -- 4hrs 2cr -- 50 50 3hr
DSE Data Journalism P24/MCJ/DSE/401 -- -- -- -- -- -- --
DSE Trends in Journalism P24/MCJ/DSE/402 3hrs -- 3cr 40 60 100 2 hrs 30 minutes
DSE/PR Cyber Journalism P24/MCJ/DSE/401/P -- 4hrs 2cr -- 50 50 3hr
DSE/PR Short Film Production P24/MCJ/DSE/402/P -- -- -- -- -- -- --
PRJ Project (Dissertation) P24/MCJ/PRJ/401 -- 5hrs 5cr 50 – 100 3hr
-- Research Paper Presented / Published -- -- -- 2cr -- -- -- --
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