Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Journalism and Mass Communication

The Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Journalism and Mass Communication is a modern undergraduate programme that prepares you for industries such as media, communication, digital content, advertising, public relations, and broadcasting. In the era of digitalization and rapidly transforming information technology (IT) with round-the-clock access to all kinds of information, news production, journalism, and mass communication are key elements in building public opinion, social consciousness and global conversation.

Combining theory, creativity, and hands-on experience, the programme prepares students for careers in reporting, writing and editing, visual storytelling, media ethics, advertising strategy, digital journalism, public relations, film studies, and broadcast production. Students learn how to gather, analyze, present and package information in print, on TV and radio, over social media and online.

The BA Journalism and Mass Communication course is suitable for students who are inquisitive, creative, socially conscious, and have a passion to narrate stories. It trains students to work in newsrooms, TV channels, OTT platforms, advertising agencies, PR firms, social media companies, and corporate communication departments.

The programme emphasizes strong writing, critical and analytical thinking, media literacy, and ethical journalism. Students are trained on researching and writing a news story, conducting an interview, producing documentaries, managing digital platforms and crisis communication.

The major feature of this course is its practicality. Students gain hands-on experience in studio work, internships, field assignments, live reporting, creating content projects, media labs, and industry visits. This is in addition to guest lectures provided by senior journalists, editors, film-makers and digital media specialists which many colleges offer.

The programme is a three-year, full-time undergraduate degree (six semesters). It provides the fundamental ground work followed by thematic specialization in year two and concentrates on advanced reporting, digital communication and professional practice in year three.

The Communications industry in India is developing rapidly. There is a huge demand for good content, digital engagement, and PR. The programme opens doors to careers in creative fields, media houses and outlets, corporate communication, NGOs, government information departments and international media organisations.

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