BA Journalism

Bachelor of Arts in Journalism

BA Journalism or Bachelor of Arts in Journalism is an Under-Graduate journalism course. The Bachelor of Arts course in Journalism covers the study of ways and methods to collect as well as distribute the news and create general awareness among the common public through print as well as electronic media. The Bachelor of Arts course in Journalism is generally divided into two media categories- Print and Electronic media. Print Media Journalism consists of newspapers, journals, magazines, digests, and news agencies. Electronic Media Journalism consists of television, radio, and the Internet. The Bachelor’s degree course in journalism generally involves teaching and training regarding reporting, writing, editing, photographing, etc. The main purpose of the Bachelor of Arts course in Journalism is to teach students how to inform, enlighten and educate people.

BA Journalism Eligibility

• The basic eligibility criterion for pursuing BA in Journalism degree is qualifying 10+2 or equivalent examination in any stream from a recognized board of the country.

BA Journalism Syllabus

Syllabus of Journalism as prescribed by various Universities & Colleges.

BA Journalism Colleges

• Goa University, North Goa

BA Journalism Course Suitability

• Candidates who have the ability to speak clearly, the ability to write in a style, concise, objective, and accurate material which is easy to understand, and are capable of evaluating the “newsworthiness” of stories or information are the most suitable for it.
• Second, those who are interested in people, places, and events, have excellent listening and observational skills, good general knowledge, a strong capacity for conducting independent research, and good spelling, grammar, and punctuation also are good matches for it.
• Third, who can shoot, edit and tell stories using video, the basic ability to create interactive story elements using adobe flash, the ability to edit audio and produce podcasts, the ability to file from the field breaking news, and the ability to moderate online discussion also are a good match for this graduate Journalism course.

How is the BA Journalism Course Beneficial?

• The Bachelor of Arts in Journalism degree study opens possibilities in related fields such as advertising and public relations.
• The importance of the media is growing day by day and today a journalist covers almost all the fields such as politics, economics, art, culture, history, business, sports, entertainment, and many other areas. So, a career in journalism brings along a very good salary and perhaps even fame.
• The job opportunities for the Bachelor of Arts in Journalism degree holders are huge and lucrative today. They can find jobs in newspapers, magazines, central information services, websites, AIR, and television news channels.

BA Journalism Employment Areas

• All India Radio
• Fashion Industry
• News & TV Channels
• Press & Printing Firms
• Research & Educational Institutes

BA Journalism Job Types

• Associate Editor
• Critic
• Columnist
• Cartoonist
• Correspondent/Special Reporter
• Proof Reader
• Photojournalist
• Reporter
• Sub-editor
• Writer

Advanced Courses in BA Journalism

• MA Journalism
• Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism