Highlights:
Course Name |
Master of Journalism & Mass Communication |
Course Duration |
2 years |
Degree Level |
Postgraduate |
Eligibility Criteria for MJMC |
A bachelor's degree in any discipline with a minimum aggregate of 50 % |
Education Mode |
Regular, Distance Learning & Part-time |
Admission Process |
Entrance/ Merit Based |
Entrance Exams |
IPU CET, Jamia Millia Islamia Entrance exam, AUCET, IIMC Entrance exam, CUET, SET. |
Average Course Fees (INR) |
Rs 30,000 - Rs 4.00 Lacs |
Job Profiles |
Journalist, Reporter, Editor, Content Writer, Correspondent, Content Developer |
Average Entry-level Salary (INR) |
Rs 3.00 - Rs 9.00 Lacs |
MJMC Eligibility Criteria:
Students who wish to enrol in the MJMC or Master of Journalism and Mass Communication course must fulfil the following eligibility criteria:
- Students must have completed a bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised university. ( Some institutions may prefer the admission to BJMC or BAJMC graduates only.)
- The students have accomplished at least 50% marks in their bachelor's degree.
- Some institutions may require students to take a written test to check their English language fluency. As part of the admissions process, there will also be a personal interview round.
MJMC Course Syllabus:
The MJMC course is divided into four semesters. During the course, students will learn different aspects of mass communication, print media, principles of mass communication, media research, TV journalism, etc. The format and syllabus of the Master of Journalism and Mass Communication course can vary from college to college. Below is a sample of the MJMC syllabus with the specialisation.
Semester 1 |
Semester 2 |
Human Communication: Theories & Practices |
Mass Communication: Theories & Practices |
Print Journalism: Theories & Practices |
Basic Principles of Advertising, Public Relations and Marketing |
Writing for Media |
Basics of Film & TV Production & Direction |
Radio & TV Journalism |
Reporting, Editing & Anchoring |
Soft Skills Development (Practical) |
Radio & TV News: Production & Presentation (Practical) |
Computer Graphics & Photography (Practical) |
Documentary & Short Film Production (Practical) |
Semester 3 |
Semester 4 |
Specialisation I: Journalism |
|
News Concept & Organisation in Print |
Media Industry & Management |
Broadcast Journalism |
Professional Skills |
Digital Media |
Research Techniques & Project Planning |
Media Laws & Issues |
Internship |
Newspaper Publication |
Production portfolio |
Broadcast Production |
Comprehensive Viva |
Specialisation II: Production and Direction |
|
Film and Media Studies |
Film Appreciation |
Production & Direction |
Professional Skills |
Fundamentals of Scriptwriting & Screenplay |
Research Techniques & Project Planning |
Film Production Management |
Internship |
Cinematography and Sound |
Production portfolio |
Concepts & Techniques of Sound & Video Editing |
Comprehensive Viva |
Specialisation III: Advertising and Public Relations |
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Principles & Practices of Advertising |
Event Management & Promotions |
Principles & Practices of PR & Corporate Communications |
Management & Business Communication |
Marketing & Integrated Market Communication |
Research Techniques Campaign & Project Planning |
Marketing & Integrated Market Communication |
Internship |
Visual Communication for Advertising |
Production portfolio |
Professional Skills |
Comprehensive Viva |
What after the MJMC course?
Students can join the PhD in Journalism and Mass Communication after competition of the MJMC course subject to the entrance exam scores. The students who wish to work can choose any of the following options:
FAQs
- What is the scope of a Master of Journalism?
Students can build their careers in different industries, such as journalism, digital media, public relations (PR), corporate communication, advertising, broadcasting, media production, and teaching industries, with a payroll of 3 to 5 LPA as freshers.
- Can I do MJMC after the BCA course?
Yes, graduates from any discipline can join the Master of Journalism and Mass Communication course.
- What is the full form of MJMC?
The full form of the MJMC course is Master of Journalism and Mass Communication.
- What are the top colleges for the MJMC?
Below are the top colleges for MJMC:
- Jain University - Bangalore
- St. Aloyosius Group Of Colleges, Mangaluru
- Amity University - Gwalior
- Chandigarh University, Punjab
- Chitkara University - Himachal Pradesh
Other specialisations in Arts: -
Bachelor of Arts, Master of Arts, Bachelor of Fine Arts, Master of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Journalism and Mass Communication