BA Journalism and Mass Communication (Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication)
This course provides a unique blend of subjects that help to enhance and develop a candidate’s communication skills to ensure efficient outreach to the masses through the transfer of messages and news. Topics included in the curriculum are history of communication, law and ethics, photo journalism, reporting and feature writing, editing, advertising, video editing, filmmaking, publishing, scriptwriting and direction. The curriculum emphasizes on concepts and skills that enrich the candidate’s knowledge, creates a highly adaptive environment and provides opportunities to grow successfully in print media like newspapers, journals, magazines, digests and news agencies; electronic media like television, radi and internet; and the fields of media production, cultural exchange, communication theories and media techniques. Techniques of reporting, writing, editing, news presentation and news compilation are also emphasized through this course. Candidates are guided to conduct research and review useful information and create thought-provoking concepts and ideas. Skills like research, communication, analytical thinking, interaction and decision-making are enhanced through this course.
class Major Courses
NOTE: This is a triple combination degree and cannot be pursued individually.
If candidates want to specialize in any one of the three subjects offered, we recommend that they take up an Honors degree in the subject of their choice.
Course: All Courses
Course 1: BA - Journalism Honours
Course 2: BA - Jouralism, Psychology, English
Course 3: BA - Journalism and Mass Communication
Course 4: BA - Political Science, Economics, Journalism
Course 5: BA - Psychology, English Literature, Journalism
Course 6: BA - Journalism, Economics, Optional English
Course 7: BA - Political Science, Optional English, Journalism
Course 8: BA - Journalism, Communicative English, Psychology
Course 9: BA - Journalism, International relations & Peace studies, Public policy
BA Journalism and Mass Communication course details
| Duration | 3 years |
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| Level | Bachelor Programme |
| Mode of Admission | Merit /Management |
| Fee Detail | Merit Quota Seats :- Rs.30,000 to Rs.50,000 per annum. |
| Management Quota Seats :- Rs.50,000 to Rs.75,000 per annum. | |
| Admission Process |
Merit- College will be inviting the Application, Interested candidates can apply once the applications are open. |
List of Top BA Journalism and Mass Communication Colleges in Bangalore
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Jain University
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Course name: BA Journalism and Mass Communication
Affiliations:
Jain University
Eligibility: a) Journalism Graduates who have secured 50% of marks in Journalism (optional subject) at the degree. b) Non-Journalism Graduates with at-least 50% marks in the aggregate of all the optional subjects at the degree.
Duration: 3 Years, Full time, Graduation Programme
Campus Location: School of Humanities & Social Sciences #1/1-1, Atria Towers, Palace Road Bengaluru - 560001
Distance:
Distance From Bangalore Airport to College : 16.4 km
Distance From Bangalore Railway Station to College : 18 km -
Dayananda Sagar University (DSU)
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Course name: BA Journalism and Mass Communication
Affiliations: Dayananda Sagar University, Private University
Eligibility: Pass in 10+2, A Level, IB, American 12th grade or equivalent and a minimum of 45% marks in aggregate. Arts group subjects are preferred.
Duration: 3 Years, Full time, Graduation Programme
Campus Location: Shavige Malleshwara Hills, Kumaraswamy Layout, Bangalore 560 078, Karnataka, India.
Distance:
The College is located in the residentioal area of Bangalore, well connected to Railways, Airways and Bus Connectivity.
Distance from Central Railways is Aprox. of 10 km.
Distance from Kempegowda International Airport is Approx. of 45 Km.
List of BA Journalism and Mass Communication colleges
Syllabus of BA Journalism and Mass Communication
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Career Scope of BA Journalism and Mass Communication
Career opportunities are available in news papers, media companies, educational institutes, TV channels, film and video production, theatre, social services, counseling and human resources. Potential career roles:
- Teacher/Professor/Lecturer
- School Counselor
- Content Researcher
- Writer
- Social Media Analyst
- Editor
- News Reader
- Columnist
- Illustrator
- Investigative Journalist
- Photojournalist
- Proofreader
- Screen Writer
- Cartoonist
- Correspondent/Reporter
- Concept Manager
- Journalist
Placements for BA Journalism and Mass Communication
Popular Recruiters:
- Amazon
- Cognizant
- Concentrix
- MicroLand
- Times of India Group
- Dainik Bhaskar Group
- HT Media
- Bennett Coleman and Company
- Zee Entertainment Enterprise
- Reliance Media and Entertainment
- CNN
- Bloomberg
- Times Now
- Rediff
- Reuters
- Indian Express
- Economic Times
- Grant Thornton
- Tech Mahindra
- Wildcraft
