Master of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communications (MA JMC)
The online MA programme in Journalism and Mass Communications at MUJ integrates theory and practice
that empowers you to produce innovative and meaningful work in various media. The curriculum comprises skill enhancement courses that will help you gain expertise in news and reporting, broadcast journalism, digital media marketing, art of storytelling, film appreciation, media law and ethics, and much more.
that empowers you to produce innovative and meaningful work in various media. The curriculum comprises skill enhancement courses that will help you gain expertise in news and reporting, broadcast journalism, digital media marketing, art of storytelling, film appreciation, media law and ethics, and much more.
Eligibility

Candidates must have a ( 10 + 2 + 3 ) year bachelor’s degree from a recognised
university/institution or an equivalent qualification recognised by the Association of Indian
Universities or other competent bodies in any discipline.
Fee Structure
Total Course Fees
₹ 1,30,000
Includes an examination fee of ₹5,000
OR
Per Semester
₹ 32,500
Includes an examination fee of ₹5,000
Course Duration

2 years (divided into 4 semesters)
Admission Process

Steps1
Application to online degrees at MUJ can be initiated through our website.

Steps2
Our counsellors will guide candidates through the admission process, which is as per regulatory
requirements.

Steps3
Applicants must submit a completed application form with relevant documents within the due date.
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MA Journalism and Mass Communication (MA JMC)
Equip yourself with advanced skills with the best online MA programme in Journalism and Mass Communication.
Programme structure
All students follow the same curriculum in the first and second semesters. Subjects will vary in the third and
fourth semesters depending on media interests and electives.
First Semester | Second Semester | Third Semester | Fourth Semester |
---|---|---|---|
Basics of Language | Media Language | Writing for New Media | Script & Screen Writing |
Social Structure & Current Affairs | Political Structure & Current Affairs | Inter Culture Communication & Current Affairs | Economic Structure & Current Affairs |
Fundamentals of Photography | Digital Publishing | Mobile Editing Software | Basics of Audio & Video Editing |
Communication Theories & Models | Editing & Layout Designing | Film Appreciation | |
Concept of News & Reporting | Public Relations | Dissertation | |
Dissertation | Broadcast Journalism | ||
Basics of Audio & Visual Communication | Media Laws and Ethics | ||
Development Communication |
Specialisations
Applicants can choose a
specialisation from 1 of the 8 electives in their 3rd and 4th semesters.
Elective : Set A (Third Semester)
Art of Story Telling
Beats of Journalism
Media & Disability Communication
Elective: Set B (Third Semester)
Mobile Journalism
Sales Distribution & Supply Chain Management, Consumer
Behaviour, Retail Marketing, Marketing Research.
Media Analysis
Advertising Theory & Practice
Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Retail Customer Relationship Management,
Operations Management, IT in Retail.
Digital Media Marketing
Final Project (Fourth Semester)
Formats: Print Production, Audio Production, A/V Production, Website Management
Languages: English, Hindi
Beat: Social, Political, Cultural, Business, Sports, Science
Minor Specialization: Strategic Communication, Health Communication, Educational Communication, Corporate
Communication, Data Journalism
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