Faculty of arts Humanities & Social Sciences

M.A. Mass Communication & Journalism

A 2-year master's degree training digital media creators, investigative journalists, PR strategists, and broadcast producers.

2 Years

Course Duration (4 Semesters)

20 Seats

Annual intake

Fees: Rs. 20,000/-

Per Year

Syllabus

A Master of Arts (M.A.) in Mass Communication and Journalism is a postgraduate degree that provides advanced training in mass media and communication. The programme develops analytical, critical thinking, and practical skills needed for careers in journalism, public relations, advertising, and related fields.

It combines coursework, research, and hands-on training. Students study advanced media theory and research along with specialized areas such as broadcast journalism, print journalism, public relations, advertising, and digital media.

The Department provides practical training in Media and Communication. Students also get exposure through national-level sports events hosted by KBN House of Sports and print journalism experience via KBN Times.

Specialized Areas

Tailor your postgraduate focus toward specialized sectors of the media and communication industry.

Investigative Journalism

Focuses on in-depth research, ethics, and investigative reporting on complex societal issues.

Media Management

Managing operations, personnel, content distribution, and budgeting within media firms.

Multimedia & Digital Media

Content creation across digital formats, web platforms, podcasts, and social media production.

Digital Media Production

Content creation for websites, social media, mobile apps, and digital platforms.

Strategic Communication & PR

Developing public relations campaigns, corporate messaging, and strategic marketing communications.

Broadcast & Print

Training in television, radio, and print journalism practices and storytelling.

Hands-on Training

Practical exposure in media production, reporting, and communication skills through departmental facilities.

Live Event Coverage

National & international sports events at KBN House of Sports provide real-time journalism experience.

KBN Times

In-house print journalism platform giving students opportunities to write, edit and publish.

Eligibility Criteria

Basic Eligibility

Bachelor’s degree in any stream from a recognized university with a minimum of 50% marks in aggregate.
Candidates from any discipline (Arts, Science, Commerce, or professional degrees) are eligible to apply.
Note: Admission is based on merit in the qualifying examination and as per University guidelines. Please refer to the official admission notification for the academic year for exact cut-offs and reservation details.

Note: Admission is based on merit in the qualifying examination and as per University guidelines. Please refer to the official admission notification for the academic year for exact cut-offs and reservation details.