M.Sc Communication

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Master of Science in Communication

Duration

2 Years

Level

Post Graduation

Type

Degree

Eligibility

Graduation

M.Sc Communication or Master of Science in Communication is a Post-Graduate Mass Communication course. Communication is the activity of conveying meaningful information. Communication requires a sender, a message, and an intended recipient, although the receiver need not be present or aware of the sender's intent to communicate at the time of communication. This is two years degree course and the minimum time to complete it is two years. It is being provided to students both on a regular and private basis in India. After passing the course they can have many careers as it is career orienting in nature.

M.Sc Communication Eligibility

  • Bachelor’s Degree in any area of Communication in Arts and Science are eligible for this course with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks.

M.Sc Communication Syllabus

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

M.Sc Communication Semester-I

Sr. No.

Subjects of Study

1

Communication and Development 

2

Introduction to Video Production

3

Introduction to Media & Communication Studies

4

Journalism and Media Ethics 

5

Media Technologies

6

Electives

  • Contemporary Social and Cultural Issues
  • Visual Communication

M.Sc Communication Semester-II

1

Media Management

2

Media, Society, and Culture

3

New Media Studies

4

Research methodology

5

Video Production: Genre and Processes

6

Electives

  • Basics of Advertising
  • Introduction to Radio
  • Introduction to Script Writing

M.Sc Communication Semester-III

1

Communication Research Methods

2

Content Development Project (Individual)

3

Integrated Marketing Communication

4

Media Audiences and Programming

5

Electives

  • Audio Production
  • Broadcast Journalism
  • Corporate Communication and Digital PR
  • Instructional Design

M.Sc Communication Semester-IV

1

Research Dissertation

2

Electives

  • Brand Management
  • Graphics and Animation
  • Political Communication
  • Production Management

 

M.Sc Communication Colleges

M.Sc Communication Course Suitability

  • Candidates who are dynamic, creative, and have good people skills make a good career in the field of Communication.
  • Applicants must have good body language and as an overall personality of an individual play an essential role in effective communication.
  • They must be confident, believe in themselves, and learn to stick to their words. It is important for effective managerial communication.
  • They should have the ability to be able to communicate information accurately and clearly.

How is the M.Sc Communication Course Beneficial?

  • They can carry out research in Media studies or be recruited in any profile in Public Relations, Advertising, Broadcasting, or Media.
  • They have many jobs in areas like films & TV, publishing, public relations, journalism, editing, direction, filmmaking, scriptwriting, production, etc.
  • They can also go for further research work/studies after passing the course.
  • They can also become teachers in schools after passing the course plus some criteria such as B.Ed and for lectureship UGC-NET.

M.Sc Communication Employment Areas

  • All India Radio
  • Advertising Agencies
  • Colleges & Universities
  • Journals
  • Newspapers
  • News Agencies
  • Radio Telecasting Companies
  • TV Channels
  • Websites

M.Sc Communication Job Types

  • Art Director
  • Event Manager
  • Film Director
  • Producer & Editor
  • Public Relations Officer
  • Radio Jockey (RJ)
  • Screenwriter
  • Sound Engineer / Sound Mixer & Sound Recorder
  • Special Correspondent
  • TV Correspondent
  • Video Jockey