MA Mass Communication

Master of Arts in Mass Communication

MA Mass Communication or Master of Arts in Mass Communication is a Post-Graduate Mass Communication Journalism course. 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 course in 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.

During the Master of Arts course in Mass Communication, the program has three major tracks of study. At every step, students are taught to critically examine the role of mass communication in society, and all students are provided with a firm grounding in theory and analysis. Graduates are prepared to be leaders and critical thinkers, but it depends on them what career they opt for. The syllabus of the Master of Arts degree course in Mass Communication is divided into four semesters and the course duration is two years.

MA 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 Mass Communication Syllabus

Syllabus of Mass Communication Course as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

MA Mass Communication Colleges

• Rashtrasant Tukadoji Maharaj Nagpur University - RTMNU, Nagpur
• Aligarh Muslim University - AMU, Aligarh

MA 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 MA 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.

MA Mass Communication Employment Areas

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

MA 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 Course in MA Mass Communication

• Ph.D. (Journalism and Mass Communication)