MA (Hons) Journalism & Mass Communication

Master of Arts Honors in Journalism and Mass Communication

MA (Hons) Journalism & Mass Communication or Master of Arts Honors in Journalism and Mass Communication is a Post-Graduate Mass Communication Journalism course. The Master of Arts Honors degree course in Journalism and Mass communication describes the academic study of the various means by which individuals and entities relay information through mass media to large segments of the population at the same time.

The Master of Arts Honors course in Journalism and Mass Communication is usually related to newspaper and magazine publishing, radio, television, and film, as these are used both for disseminating news and for advertising. The syllabus of the Master of Arts Honors degree course in Journalism and Mass Communication is divided into four semesters and the course duration is two years.

MA (Hons) Journalism & Mass Communication Eligibility

• Graduation or bachelor’s degree in any stream/subject from any recognized university in India.
• Candidates appearing/appearing in qualifying examinations may also apply.

MA (Hons) Journalism & Mass Communication Syllabus

Syllabus of Honors in Journalism & Mass Communication as prescribed by various Colleges & Universities.

MA (Hons) Journalism & Mass Communication Colleges

• Aligarh Muslim University - AMU, Aligarh

MA (Hons) Journalism & 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 master’ course then further higher degrees also are a good match for it.
• They should have the ability to accept criticism and the 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 MA (Hons) Journalism & 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, and reporters.
• Other areas are newspapers, periodicals and magazines, Central Information Service, Press Information Bureau, websites, AIR, and TV channels like NDTV, and 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 for them after passing the course along with further study options.

MA (Hons) Journalism & Mass Communication Employment Areas

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

MA (Hons) Journalism & Mass Communication Job Types

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

Advanced Course in MA (Hons) Journalism & Mass Communication

• Ph.D. (Journalism and Mass Communication)