B.Sc Mass Communication and Journalism

Bachelor of Science in Mass Communication and Journalism

B.Sc Mass Communication and Journalism or Bachelor of Science in Mass Communication and Journalism is an undergraduate course. The Bachelor of Science degree course provides the students with basic journalistic skills in various mass media, to expose students to recent developments in media issues and media research, to strengthen 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 Science degree program in Mass Communication and Journalism 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 Bachelor of Science course in Mass Communication and Journalism is three years and its syllabus is divided into six semesters; it is also a career offering in nature.

B.Sc Mass Communication and Journalism Eligibility 

• Students should have passed the 10+2 exam or any other equivalent qualification from a recognized board in India.
• Some of the very reputed universities and institutes conduct entrance examinations for admission.

B.Sc Mass Communication and Journalism Syllabus

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

B.Sc Mass Communication and Journalism Colleges

• I.K. Gujral Punjab Technical University, Jalandhar

B.Sc Mass Communication and Journalism Course Suitability

• B.Sc in Mass Communication and Journalism course are suitable for those who are interesting in the investigation and reporting of happenings, issues, trends, and stories around the world to a vast audience through mediums like newspapers, magazines, television, internet, etc.
• 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 Mass Communication and Journlism course helps those who want to go for higher degree courses in the very subjects also can go for it.
• They should have good communication and interpersonal skills.

How is the B.Sc Mass Communication and Journalism Course Beneficial?

• After completion of the Mass Communication and Journalism course, the candidates can go for higher education if they are interested.
• B.Sc in Mass Communication and Journalism course train the aspirants regarding editing, writing, photographing, etc. 
• Students can also find employment with newspapers, periodicals and magazines, central information services, press information bureau, websites, AIR, and TV channels.
• 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.

B.Sc Mass Communication and Journalism Employment Areas

• All India Radio
• Advertising Agencies
• Journals
• Magazines
• News Agencies
• Photography Companies
• Radio Telecasting Companies
• Research & Educational Institutes
• TV Channels

B.Sc Mass Communication and Journalism Job Types

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

Advanced Courses in B.Sc Mass Communication and Journalism

• M.Sc Mass Communication & Journalism
• Ph.D. (Journalism & Mass Communication)