The media platforms are so varied, pervasive, influential and fast changing that it is a continuous challenge to keep pace with the latest trends in media-related industries. The MA in Mass Communication programme blends conceptual inputs with hands-on training in journalism, television production, film making and development communication.
Number of Seats
- 40 seats are available for the programme
Eligibility Criteria
- Graduation in any stream with 50% of the aggregate. Those who have a background in Mass Communication, Journalism, Photography, etc., will have an advantage.
- Provisional Admission: Applicants who have not yet obtained their Bachelor’s Degree also may apply for admission. Such candidates would be offered provisional admission until they furnish evidence of fulfilling the eligibility criterion stated in (1) above within 3 months of the commencement of the programme.
Location
Tapesia Campus
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Course Structure
| Semester I |
| History and Development of Communication Media |
| Philosophy of Communication |
| Theoretical Perspectives of Communication |
| Principles and Practices of Journalism a |
| One course to be opted as offered by other departments |
| Techniques of Photography and Image Editing |
| Journaling |
| Semester II |
| Investigative and Data Driven Journalism |
| Theories of Communication for Development and Social Change |
| Communication Research Methodology |
| One course to be opted as offered by other departments |
| Elective – I: Rural Communication |
| Dissertation Phase-I |
| Audio-Video Production |
| Semester III |
| Media Laws, Ethics and Social Responsibility |
| Marketing and Public Relations |
| Dissertation – Phase II |
Specialization: Electronic Media
- Script Writing
- Audiography
- Television Production
- Video Editing
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Specialization: Print Media
- Specialized Writing
- News Reporting and Editing
- Political Communication
- Health and Environmental Reporting
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Specialization: Communication for Development
- Communication for Development: Indian and Global Context
- Situation Analysis for Communication Strategy
- Strategy Design: Planning Models, Process and Levels of Intervention
- Legal Provisions in Development
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| Semester IV |
| Media and Cultural Studies |
| Internship |
Specialization: Electronic Media
- Media Appreciation
- Film Making
- Final Project
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Specialization: Print Media
- Human Rights and Conflict Reporting
- Sports Journalism
- Final Project
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Specialization: Communication for Development
- Monitoring and Evaluation
- Programme Management
- Final Project
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Programme Outcome
Programme Outcome of MA Mass Comm
