Top MA Journalism Colleges in Bangalore


MA Journalism (Master of Arts in Journalism)
This extensive 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, radio, 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.

List of Top MA Journalism Colleges in Bangalore

    List of MA Journalism and Communication colleges

  • St.Joseph's College(AUTONOMOUS)
    St.Joseph's College(AUTONOMOUS)

    Course name: MA Mass communication and Journalism

    Affiliations:

    Bangalore 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: 2 Years,Full Time, Post Graduation Programme


    Campus Location: 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


  • Jain University
    Jain University

    Course name: MA Journalism and Mass Communication

    Affiliations:

    Jain University

    Eligibility: a) Journalism Graduates Graduates who have secured 50% of marks in Journalism (optional subject) at the degree. b) Non-Journalism Graduates Graduates with at-least 50% marks in the aggregate of all the optional subjects at the degree.

    Duration: 2 years, Full Time, Post graduate Programme


    Campus Location: Center for Management Studies Jain (Deemed-to-be University) #133, Lalbagh Road

    Distance:

    Distance From Bangalore Airport to College : 16.4 km
    Distance From Bangalore Railway Station to College : 18 km


  • Kristu Jayanti College
    Kristu Jayanti College

    Course name: MA Journalism & Mass Communication

    Affiliations:

    Bangalore 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: 2 years, Full Time, Post graduate Programme


    Campus Location: K. Narayanapura, Kothanur (PO, K Narayanapura Main Rd, Bengaluru, Karnataka 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


  • Acharya Institute of Graduate Studies (AIGS)
    Acharya Institute of Graduate Studies (AIGS)

    Course name: MA Journalism & Mass Communication

    Affiliations:

    Bangalore 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: 2 years, Full Time, Post graduate 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


  • SEA College of Science, Commerce & Arts
    SEA College of Science, Commerce & Arts

    Course name: MA Journaliam

    Affiliations:

    Bangalore 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: 2 Years


    Campus Location: Ekta Nagar, Basavanapura, Virgonagar P.O, K R Puram, Bangalore – 560049, India.

    Distance:

    The College is well connected to Air, Railways and Bus 
    Distance from Airport is 36 km 
    Distance from Bangalore central Railways(Majestic) is 18.7 km


Top MA Journalism Colleges in Bangalore

Top MA Journalism Colleges in Bangalore

Last updated: Apr 06, 2022

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class Major Courses

Course 1: MA Journaliam

Course 2: MA Journalism & Mass Communication

MA Journalism course details

Duration 2 years 
Level Master 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.
Management- Students looking for Management seats can go for Direct Admission.

Syllabus of MA Journalism

Year Semester Subject
Year I Semester I
  • Introduction to Communication
  • News Writing and Report Analysis
  • News Processing and Editing
  • Media Laws & Ethics
  • Media Management
  • Communication Skills
  • Practical News Writing and Reporting Analysis
  • News Processing and Editing
Semester II
  • Communication Theories
  • Development Communication
  • Communication Research Methods
  • Radio Broadcasting
  • Business Communication
  • Radio Broadcasting Practical
  • Lab Journal Production
Year II Semester III
  • Corporate Communication
  • New Media Technology
  • Technical Writing
  • Television Broadcasting
  • Practical Television Production
  • Lab Journal Production (JBS)
Semester IV
  • Political Communication
  • Marketing Communication
  • Film Studies
  • Writing for Media
  • Dissertation
  • Internship

Placement of MA 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:

  • 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

Top Recruiters for MA Journalism students

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
  • Google
  • Reuters
  • Indian Express
  • Economic Times
  • Grant Thornton
  • Tech Mahindra
  • Wildcraft

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