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Master of Arts in Journalism and Mass
Communications (MA JMC)

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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.

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

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.

www.onlinemanipal.com

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.

Please visit the FAQ section on our website www.onlinemanipal.com to know more about the admission process.

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

First Semester

Basics of Language

Social Structure & Current Affairs

Fundamentals of Photography

Communication Theories & Models

Concept of News & Reporting

Dissertation

Basics of Audio & Visual Communication

Second Semester

Media Language

Political Structure & Current Affairs

Digital Publishing

Editing & Layout Designing

Public Relations

Broadcast Journalism

Media Laws and Ethics

Development Communication

Third Semester

Writing for New Media

Inter Culture Communication & Current Affairs

Mobile Editing Software

Fourth Semester

Script & Screen Writing

Economic Structure & Current Affairs

Basics of Audio & Video Editing

Film Appreciation

Dissertation

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