Overview
BA (Hons) Journalism and Mass Communication (Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Journalism and Mass Communication) is a 3 to 4-year undergraduate programme in media and communication (journalism and mass communication). It covers news reporting and writing, editing, media laws and ethics, communication theory, photography, radio and TV production, digital media, advertising and PR.
Course Details
- Level: Undergraduate (UG)
- Duration: 3-4 years
BA (Hons) Journalism and Mass Communication is listed as a 3 to 4-year programme. Confirm the structure with the institute.
Eligibility
10+2 from a recognised board in any stream, with the minimum marks set by the university or institute (English is generally needed).
Admission
Admission is through CUET (UG) for many central and state universities, institute tests (for example at Symbiosis, Christ University, Jamia Millia Islamia and others) or merit. Check each institute's notice.
Registration & Recognition
There is no statutory licence for journalists or media professionals in India. Working journalists may seek press accreditation from the Press Information Bureau or state governments, which is separate from the degree, and media laws (defamation, contempt, copyright and IT rules) apply to all practitioners. Check that the institute is recognised by the university or the relevant body.
What You Will Learn
The programme covers news reporting and writing, editing, media laws and ethics, communication theory, photography, radio and TV production, digital media, advertising and PR.
Where You Can Work
Typical settings include newspapers, magazines and news websites, TV and radio channels, digital media and OTT platforms, advertising, PR and corporate communication firms, film and production houses, NGOs and government communication departments, and freelance work.
Career Options
Graduates can work as reporter or correspondent, sub-editor or content writer, producer, social-media or digital-content executive, PR or advertising executive. Roles, pay and requirements vary by employer, city and experience.
After This Course
You can move on to an MA/MJMC or a specialised master's, a PG diploma at a journalism institute, work in newsrooms, digital media, advertising and PR, or your own media venture.
Good to Know
Under NEP 2020, many universities offer a 3-year degree or a 4-year Honours degree; check the structure at your institute. A portfolio of writing or work, and an internship in a newsroom, studio or agency, is an important part of the programme.