Bachelor of Journalism

Bachelor of Journalism

Bachelor of Journalism is an Under-Graduate Mass Communication course. Bachelor of Journalism is an exciting occupation that allows a candidate to meet many kinds of people and travel. The Bachelor of Journalism is concerned with the collection and dissemination of news through print media and electronic media. The candidate who wants to do Bachelor’s in Journalism is required highly developed skills in language, good knowledge about media, an interest in current affairs, and a broad general knowledge.

The program Bachelor of Journalism covers a wide range of media, and students can incorporate specializations in the areas of television journalism, health reporting, IT reporting, business and finance reporting, crime reporting, sports reporting, or foreign correspondence. More types of journalism are practiced today than ever before as the number of media outlets proliferates. To stand out from the crowd, successful journalists need to enhance their all-around competence with personal enterprise, innovation, imagination, and creativity.

Bachelor of Journalism Eligibility

• The basic eligibility criterion for pursuing a Bachelor of Journalism degree is qualifying 10+2 or equivalent examination in Science stream with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks secured from a recognized board of the country.
• Some reputed colleges and institutes do conduct entrance examinations for admission.

Bachelor of Journalism Syllabus

The Syllabus of Journalism as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

Bachelor of Journalism Colleges

• Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism, Bhopal

Bachelor of Journalism Course Suitability

• Candidates should have the ability to understand changing media landscape and media consumption; the ability to manage, moderate and participate in interactivity; data management including interactive graphics, databases, and mashups.
• They should be able to express themselves clearly both orally and in writing as it is necessary and helpful during the course.
• They should have also the ability to accept criticism and willingness to do considerable rewriting are also necessary.
• They should have willpower, an aptitude for presenting information in an accurate, effective manner, organizing their thoughts, and expressing themselves clearly both orally and in writing.

How is the Bachelor of Journalism Course Beneficial?

• Journalism has scope for many different internships and work experience opportunities, many of which are administered through the Faculty. View a full list of internship and work experience opportunities available to students of the Bachelor of Journalism.
• The degree course is beneficial to develop the capacity of evaluation and analysis of the events happening around us and to make them useful for newspapers, magazines, television, and radio, and to know and understand the moral and legal responsibilities of Journalism and medium of Mass Communication.
• The Degree Course serves as a basis for further higher studies in this field such as M.A., Ph.D. for further studies.
• They can also have jobs in media in various disciplines.

Bachelor of Journalism Employment Areas

• Academic Institutes
• Dailies and Books
• Internet
• Journals
• Magazines
• Newspapers
• Radio
• Tabloids
• Television

Bachelor of Journalism Job Types

• Columnist
• Correspondent
• Editor
• Leader Writer
• Proof Reader
• Photojournalist
• Production Worker
• Public Relations Officer
• Researcher
• Radio Jockey (RJ)
• Special Correspondent
• TV Correspondent
• Transmission Executive

Advanced Courses in Bachelor of Journalism

• Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism
• M.A. (Journalism)