BA + MA Mass Communication

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Bachelor of Arts + Master of Arts in Mass Communication

Duration

5 Years

Level

Post Graduation

Type

Degree

Eligibility

10+2

B.A + M.A (Mass Communication) or Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts in Mass Communication Integrated degree program is a full-time five-year course in Mass Communication.

B.A + M.A (Mass Communication) Eligibility

  • The candidates should have qualified their 10+2 standard or equivalent from a recognized school board.
  • The students must have secured at least 55% aggregate marks at their 10+2 levels.

B.A + M.A (Mass Communication) Syllabus

The Syllabus of Mass Communication as prescribed by various Colleges & Universities.

B.A + M.A (Mass Communication) Semester-I

Sr. No. 

Subjects to Study

1

Communicative Hindi

2

Computer Applications

3

Principles of writing

4

Sociology

5

Science of Communication

B.A + M.A (Mass Communication) Semester-II

1

Communicative Hindi-II

2

Computer Applications-II

3

Communication Technology

4

Psychology

5

Science of Communication-II

B.A + M.A (Mass Communication) Semester-III

1

Communicative English

2

History of Print Media

3

News Writing

4

Print Production

5

Political Science

B.A + M.A (Mass Communication) Semester-IV

1

Communicative English-II

2

Economics

3

History of Electronic Media

4

Radio Production

5

Reporting & Editing

B.A + M.A (Mass Communication) Semester-V

1

Advertising

2

Media Management

3

Media Laws and Ethics

4

New Media

5

Television Production

B.A + M.A (Mass Communication) Semester-VI

1

Communication Research

2

Global Media

3

Multimedia Production

4

Media, Society, and Culture

5

Public Relations

B.A + M.A (Mass Communication) Semester-VII

1

Development of Media

2

Electronic Media-I (Radio & Television)

3

Principles of Mass Communication

4

Print Media-I (Reporting and Editing)

5

Practical

B.A + M.A (Mass Communication) Semester-VIII

1

Communication Research

2

Development Communication

3

International Communication

4

Media Management & Media Laws

5

Practical

B.A + M.A (Mass Communication) Semester-IX

1

Advertising or Ecology and Environment of India

2

Electronic Media-II (Radio & Television)

3

Print Media-I (Reporting & Editing)

4

Public Relations & Corporate Communication

5

Practical

B.A + M.A (Mass Communication) Semester-X

1

Inter-Cultural Communication

2

New Media Applications

3

Project (Specialization Paper) - (Any One)

  • Print Media
  • Electronic Media
  • Advertising
  • Public Relations & Corporate Communication
  • New Media

4

Internship

 

B.A + M.A (Mass Communication) Colleges

  • Central University of Jharkhand, Jharkhand
  • Himgiri Zee University, Dehradun

B.A + M.A (Mass Communication) Course Suitability

  • Applicants must also be aware of media laws which are an important tool in this field as media works under the framework of certain media ethics and laws.
  • Second, those who want to become lecturers / Professor in this subject will have to pass this Masters’ course then further higher degrees also are a good match for it.
  • They should have the ability to accept criticism and willingness to do considerable rewriting are also necessary.
  • Those who have a communicative mind, a presentable and confident personality, good communication skills, and the ability to write and present information properly and effectively are a good suit for it.

How is the B.A + M.A (Mass Communication) Course Beneficial?

  • Candidates have a lot of career opportunities in print & electronic media: editors, columnists, correspondents, freelance writers, news analysts, photojournalists, staff, proofreaders, reporters.
  • Other areas are newspapers, periodicals and magazines, Central Information Service, Press Information Bureau, websites, AIR, and TV channels like NDTV, Aaj Tak employ Journalists.
  • Students can also find good job opportunities in public relations, newspaper, radio, television, publishing houses, advertising agencies, government organizations, and many other sectors.
  • Teaching is also one of the best options with them after passing the course along with further study options.

B.A + M.A (Mass Communication) Employment Areas

  • Academic Institutes
  • Advertising Agencies
  • Corporate Communication
  • Legal Affairs Department
  • News & Magazines
  • Press Information Bureau
  • Radio & TV

B.A + M.A (Mass Communication) Job Types

  • Assistant Manager
  • Assistant Technical Officer
  • Assistant/Deputy Manager
  • Broadcast Assistant
  • Client Servicing Manager
  • Event Manager
  • Fashion Photographer
  • Public Relations Officer
  • Radio Jockey

Advanced Courses in B.A + M.A (Mass Communication)

  • M.Phil
  • Ph.D