BA Journalism and Mass Communication

Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication (BAJM)

BA Journalism & Mass Communication or Bachelor of Arts in Journalism & Mass Communication is an Under-Graduate Mass Communication course. Some institutes abbreviate this course as BAJM like Sikkim Manipal University, which also stands for the aforesaid. The Bachelor of Arts degree course in Journalism & Mass Communication provides the students with basic journalistic skills in various mass media, exposes students to recent developments in media issues and media research, to strengthens the foundations for various technologies involved in mass media like computer applications, respective software and hardware in print, radio, television, internet, and the likes.

The Bachelor of Arts program in Journalism & Mass Communication would enable the students to work in various media like print, radio, television, internet, and in related fields. Students can start a full-fledged career in journalism or venture into freelancing. The duration of the Journalism & Mass Communication course is three years and its syllabus is divided into six semesters; it is also a career offering in nature.

BA Journalism & Mass Communication Eligibility

• The students must have passed their 10+2 examination or equivalent in any stream from a recognized Board.
• Candidates appearing in qualifying examinations may also apply.
• The candidates should have secured a minimum of 55% aggregate marks at their Intermediate level.

BA Journalism & Mass Communication Syllabus

Syllabus of Journalism & Mass Communication course as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

BA Journalism & Mass Communication Colleges

• SRM Institute of Science and Technology - Kattankulathur, Kanchipuram
• Indira Gandhi National Tribal University, Anuppur
• Sharda University - SU, Noida

BA Journalism & Mass Communication Course Suitability

• Students should have the ability to think online like the ability to adapt and learn as technology changes; storytelling across mediums; writing across platforms, including Web writing and copy editing.
• The degree course is suitable for those who are interested in investigating and reporting happenings, issues, trends, and stories around the world to a vast audience through mediums like newspapers, magazines, television, the Internet, etc.
• They should have good communication and interpersonal skills.
• Those who want to go for higher degree courses in the very subjects also can go for it.

How is the BA Journalism & Mass Communication Course Beneficial?

• After completion of the Bachelor of Arts course in Journalism & Mass Communication, the candidates can go for higher education if they are interested.
• Students can also find employment with newspapers, periodicals and magazines, central information services, press information bureau, websites, AIR, and TV channels.
• The Journalism & Mass Communication degree course trains the aspirants in editing, writing, photographing, etc.
• They can also take up the job of writing for multimedia and the web such as writing news and other articles. They must have a skill for writing precise text adaptive to the environment.

BA Journalism & Mass Communication Employment Areas

• Advertising Agencies / AIR - All India Radio / Broadcasting Corporations
• Books and Novels / Journals & Blogs
• Circulation & Public Relations
• Central Information Service / Press Information Bureau
• Legal Affairs Department
• News Agencies / Newspapers
• Periodicals & Magazines
• Photography Companies
• Radio Telecasting Companies
• TV Channels

BA Journalism & Mass Communication Job Types

• Columnist / Correspondent
• Fashion Photographer
• Feature Writer / Illustrator
• Journalist / Photojournalist
• News Analyst
• Public Relations Officer
• Radio Jockey (RJ)
• Special Correspondent
• Staff or Freelance Writer
• TV Correspondent
• Video Jockey (VJ)

Advanced Courses in BA Journalism & Mass Communication

• MA Mass Communication & Journalism
• Ph.D. (Journalism & Mass Communication)