BA (Hons) Journalism

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Bachelor of Arts Honors in Journalism

Duration

3 Years

Level

Graduation

Type

Degree

Eligibility

Graduation

BA (Hons) Journalism or Bachelor of Arts Honors in Journalism is an Under-Graduate Mass Communication course. Journalism is the practice of investigating and reporting events, issues, and trends to a broad audience. Though there are many variations of Journalism, the ideal is to inform the intended audience.

Along with covering organizations and institutions such as government and business, journalism also covers cultural aspects of society such as arts and entertainment. The Bachelor of Arts Honors course is generally three academic year degree course and it may be provided on a part-time basis by certain institutes. The syllabus for the Bachelor of Arts Honors course is divided into six semesters.

BA (Hons) Journalism Eligibility

  • candidates should have completed 10+2 or its equivalent exam from a recognized school board.
  • The marks of admission for the course may vary from college to college.

BA (Hons) Journalism Syllabus

Syllabus of Honors Course in Journalism as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

BA (Hons) Journalism Semester-I

Sr. No.

Subjects of Study

1

Introduction to Journalism

2

Introduction to Media and Communication

BA (Hons) Journalism Semeseter-II

1

Media and Cultural Studies

2

Reporting and Editing for Print

BA (Hons) Journalism Semester-III

1

Advertising and Public Relations

2

History of the Media

3

Introduction to Broadcast Media

BA (Hons) Journalism Semester-IV

1

Development Communication

2

Introduction to New Media

3

Media Ethics and the Law

BA (Hons) Journalism Semester-V

1

Advanced Broadcast Media

2

Global Media and Politics 

BA (Hons) Journalism Semester-VI

1

Advanced New Media

2

Communication Research and Methods

 

BA (Hons) Journalism Colleges

BA (Hons) Journalism Course Suitability

  • Those who are willing to go for teaching fields at higher degree level i.e., college and university level such as MA degree both in private and government institutions.
  • They should have willpower, an aptitude for presenting information in an accurate, concise, and effective manner, organize their thoughts, and express themselves clearly both orally and in writing.
  • They should be confident and organized while interviewing people from all walks of life.
  • The ability to accept criticism and willingness to do considerable rewriting is also necessary.

How is the BA (Hons) Journalism Course Beneficial?

  • Applicants can find a job with newspaper groups, publishers of magazines and journals, the Indian Information Service of the Government, websites, etc.
  • Candidates can go for higher degree programs in their respective subjects.
  • They can do freelancing and one can also take up this career as part-time employment along with any other field of work.
  • They can find employment with newspapers, periodicals and magazines, central information service, press information bureau, websites, AIR, and TV channels like Doordarshan, ZEE TV, Star TV, etc.

BA (Hons) Journalism Employment Areas

  • All India Radio
  • Advertising Agencies
  • Broadcasting Corporations
  • Colleges & Institutes
  • Journals
  • Newspapers
  • News Agencies
  • Photography Companies
  • Press Information Bureau
  • Radio Telecasting Companies
  • TV Channels

BA (Hons) Journalism Job Types

  • Article Writer & Columnist
  • Community Reformer
  • Customer Service Executive (Voice)
  • Journalist & Reporter
  • Management Manager
  • PCS Officer (State level)
  • Teacher & Team Leader
  • Travel Agent & Tour Operator

Advanced Course in BA (Hons) Journalism

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