BA Journalism (Bachelor of Arts in Journalism)
This course provides a unique blend of subjects that help to enhance and develop a candidate’s communication skills. 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; and electronic media like television, radio and internet. Techniques of reporting, writing, editing, news presentation and news compilation are also emphasized. Topics included in the curriculum are history of media, law and ethics, web design, photo journalism, reporting and feature writing and editing. Candidates are guided to conduct research and review useful information and create thought-provoking concepts and ideas. Journalism creates awareness among candidates about social causes and issues. Skills like research, analytical thinking 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 course details
| Duration | 3 years |
|---|---|
| Level | Bachelor Programme |
| Mode of Admission | Merit /Management |
| Fee Detail | Merit Quota Seats :- Rs.30,000 to Rs.60,000 |
| Management Quota Seats :- Rs.75,000 to Rs.1,00,000 | |
| Admission Process |
Merit- College will be inviting the Application, Interested candidates can apply once the applications are open. |
List of Top BA Journalism Colleges in Bangalore
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Christ University
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Course 1: BA - Journalism Honours
Course 2: BA - Journalism, Psychology, English
Affiliations: Christ University (Deemed)
Eligibility: Basic eligibility for the programme is a pass with minimum 55% at the +2 level (Karnataka PUC / ISC / CBSE / NIOS / State Boards) in any stream (Humanities, Social Sciences, Commerce & Management, Sciences) from any recognised Board in India.
Duration: 3 Years, Full time, Graduation Programme
Campus Location: Hosur Road Campus
Distance:
The University is well connected with Airport, Railways & Bus
Distance From Bangalore Airport : 41 km
Distance From City Bus Stand :10.4 km -
St.Joseph's College(AUTONOMOUS)
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Course 1: BA - English, Journalism, Psychology
Course 2: BA - Kannada/Optional English, Journalism and Psychology
Course 3: BA - History, Economics, Political Science
Affiliations: Bangalore University
Eligibility: Pass in PUC/10+2 or Equivalent Examination from a recognized board.
Duration: 3 Years, Full time, Graduation Programme
Campus Location: St. Joseph's College 36, Langford Rd, Bheemanna Garden, Langford Gardens, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560027
Distance:
The college is well connected with Airport, Railways & Bus
Distance from Railway Station : 7 kms
Distance from Airport : 39.2 kms -
Mount Carmel College (MCC)
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Course 1: BA - Psychology, English, Journalism
Course 2: BA - History, Journalism, Travel & Tourism
Course 3: BA - Political Science, Economics, Journalism
Affiliations: Bangalore University
Eligibility: Pass in PUC/10+2 or Equivalent Examination from a recognized board.
Duration: 3 Years, Full time, Graduation Programme
Campus Location: Mount Carmel College No 58, Palace Rd, Abshot Layout, Vasanth Nagar, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560052.
Distance:
Mount Carmel College is located on Palace Road, Bangalore. Bangalore, the Silicon Valley or the Garden City as it is rightly known, has been the hub for students seeking to pursue academics. The city's connectivity via a well developed road, air and rail transport system makes it convenient for students to travel.
Distance from Airport is 32.3km
Distance from Majestic(Central Railway Station(SBC)) is 4.4 km -
Kristu Jayanti College
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Course 1: BA - Tourism, History, Journalism
Course 2: BA (Journalism, Economics, Optional English)
Course 3: BA - Journalism, Political Science, English Literature
Course 4: BA - Journalism, Psychology, English Literature
Course 5: BA - Journalism, Psychology, Computer Science
Affiliations: Bangalore University
Eligibility: Pass in PUC/10+2 or Equivalent Examination from a recognized board.
Duration: 3 Years, Full time, Graduation Programme
Campus Location: Kristu Jayanti College (Autonomous) K. Narayanapura, Kothanur (PO) Bengaluru 560077
Distance:
- Distance from Bangalore Airport to College: 26.6 km
- Distance from City Railway station to College: 18.8 km
- Distance from City Bus stand to College: 19.5 km
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Jyoti Nivas College (JNC)
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Course 1: BA - History, Tourism, Journalism
Course 2: BA - Journalism, Economics, Optional English
Course 3: BA - Psychology, Journalism, Communicative English
Affiliations: Bangalore University
Eligibility: Pass in PUC/10+2 or Equivalent Examination from a recognized board.
Duration: 3 Years, Full time, Graduation Programme
Campus Location: Jyoti Nivas College Autonomous Hosur Road, Bangalore - 560 095
Distance:
The college is well connected to Air, Bus and Railways
The distance from Kempegowda international Airport is 40.2 km
The distance from Bangalore Central Railway Station(SBC/Majestic) is 9.9 km -
Jain University
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Course name: BA - Journalism & Mass Communication
Affiliations: Jain University
Eligibility: The minimum qualification required to apply is a pass in the 10+2 examination in Science / Commerce / Arts from PUC / ISC / CBSE or equivalent board.
Duration: 3 Years, Full time, Graduation Programme
Campus Location: Jain (Deemed-to-be University) #133, Lalbagh Road Bangalore – 560027
Distance:
Distance From Bangalore Airport to College : 16.4 km
Distance From Bangalore Railway Station to College : 18 km -
MS Ramaiah College of Arts Science And Commerce
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Course 1: BA - Optional English, Journalism, Political Science
Course 2: BA - Optional English, Journalism and Psychology
Affiliations: Bangalore University
Eligibility: Pass in PUC/10+2 or Equivalent Examination from a recognized board.
Duration: 3 Years, Full time, Graduation Programme
Campus Location: MS Ramaiah College Of Arts Science & Commerce. MSR Nagar, MSRIT Post, Bangalore-54.
Distance:
M.S. Ramaiah College of Arts Science and commerce is located just 8 km from Bangalore city. Bangalore is famous for the Information Technology Industry, also known as the "Silicon Valley". The area of the college enjoys a salubrious climate and is placed at an altitude of 3000 feet above the sea level. The city is well connected by Air, Railway and Roadways.
The location makes it feasible for students from across the country as well as globe to seek admission to the esteemed institution.
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Christ Academy Institute for Advanced Studies (CAIAS)
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Course name: BA - Journalism, Psychology and Optional English
Affiliations: Bangalore University
Eligibility: Pass in PUC/10+2 or Equivalent Examination from a recognized board.
Duration: 3 Years, Full time, Graduation Programme
Campus Location: Christ Academy Institute for Advanced Studies Christ Nagar, Hullahalli, Begur - Koppa Road, Sakkalwara Post, Bangalore - 560 083, Karnataka.
Distance:
The college is well conneceted to Bus Stations Railway Stations & airport
Distance from Airport is 73.8km
Distance from Majestic(Central Railway Station(SBC)) is 36.4 km -
Jain College
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Course name: BA- Journalism, Communicative English, Psychology
Affiliations: Bangalore University
Eligibility: Pass in PUC/10+2 or Equivalent Examination from a recognized board.
Duration: 3 Years, Full time, Graduation Programme
Campus Location: # 463 / 64 / 65, 18th Main, 80 Feet Road Rajarajeshwari Nagar Bangalore-560098 Karnataka, India
Distance:
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IFIM College
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Course name: BA - Journalism, Psychology and Optional English
Affiliations: Bangalore University
Eligibility: Candidates should have passed XII standard/PUC or equivalent there to as prescribed by Bangalore University
Duration: 3 Years, Full time, Graduation Programme
Campus Location: IFIM College 8 P & 9 P, KIADB Industrial Area, Electronics City Phase 1, Electronic City, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560100
Distance:
Distance from Bangalore Airport to College: 53 km
Distance from City Railway station to College: 21.8 km
Distance from City Bus stand to College: 22.65 km -
Acharya Institute of Graduate Studies (AIGS)
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Course name: BA - Psychology, Journalism, English
Affiliations: Bangalore University
Eligibility: Pass in Pre-University / Higher Secondary / 10+2 / ‘A’ Level or equivalent of any recognized board or council in any discipline with English as one of the languages.
Duration: 3 Years, Full time, Graduation Programme
Campus Location: Acharya, Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Road, Acharya PO, Soladevanahalli Bangalore-560 107, India
Distance:
The College is well connected to Bus stations, airport and railway station
Distance from airport is 35.6 km
Distance from Central bangalore Railway Station(SBC) is 21.8 km
Distance from Yeswanthpur Railway Station is 14.5 km -
Dayananda Sagar University (DSU)
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Course name: BA - Journalism & 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, Bengaluru - 560 111, 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. -
Krupanidhi College
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Course name: BA - English, Journalism & Physcology
Affiliations: Bangalore University
Eligibility: Pass in PUC/10+2 or Equivalent Examination from a recognized board.
Duration: 3 Years, Full time, Graduation Programme
Campus Location: 12/1, Chikka Bellandur, Carmelaram Post, Varthur Hobli, off Sarjapur Road, Bangalore – 560 035
Distance:
The college is well connected to Air, Bus and Railways
The distance from Kempegowda international Airport is 45.5 km
The distance from Bangalore Central Railway Station(SBC/Majestic) is 22 km -
T John College
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Course name: BA Journalism
Affiliations: Bangalore University
Eligibility: Candidates who have completed Two years Pre – University course of Karnataka State or its equivalent are eligible for admission into this course.
Duration: 3 Years, Full time, Graduation Programme
Campus Location: 88/1, Bannerghatta Main Road, Gottigere, Bangalore, Karnataka, India - 560 083.
Distance:
- Distance from Bangalore Airport to College: 67.6 km
- Distance from City Railway station to College:29.6 km
- Distance from City Bus stand to College: 30.3 km
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Indian Academy Degree College
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Course 1: BA - Journalism, Psychology, English Literature
Course 2: BA - journalism, political Sciencw, Optional English
Affiliations: Bangalore University
Eligibility: Pass in PUC/10+2 or Equivalent Examination from a recognized board.
Duration: 3 Years, Full time, Graduation Programme
Campus Location: Indian Academy Group of Institutions Hennur Cross, Hennur Main Road Kalyan Nagar, Bangalore – 560 043 Karnataka, India
Distance:
The college is well connected to Air, Bus and Railways
The distance from Kempegowda international Airport is 33 km
The distance from Bangalore Central Railway Station(SBC/Majestic) is 15.1 km
List of BA Journalism colleges
Career Scope of BA Journalism
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:
- Social Media Executive
- School Counselor
- Content Researcher
- Writer
- Social Media Analyst
- Editor
- News Reader
- Columnist
- Illustrator
- Business Editor
- Investigative Journalist
- Photojournalist
- Proofreader
- Screen Writer
- Cartoonist
- Correspondent/Reporter
Placements for BA Journalism
Popular Recruiters:
- ABC Consultants
- Amazon
- Cognizant
- Concentrix
- Just Dial
- MicroLand
- Times of India Group
- Dainik Bhaskar Group
- HT Media
- Bennett Coleman and Company
- Zee Entertainment Enterprise
- Reliance Media and Entertainment
