manipal

Master of Arts in Journalism & Mass Communication (MA JMC)

DURATION

24 months
15-20 hours/week

FEE

INR 1,40,000 (Course Fee)
INR 35,000 (Per Sem)

EMI Start

INR 5,833/month*

WORK EXPERIENCE

No Experience required

Overview of Online MA JMC from Manipal University Jaipur

Online MA in Journalism and Mass Communication (MA JMC) from Manipal University Jaipur (MUJ) is a two-year postgraduate program designed to create change makers and leaders in the field of media and journalism. This online program focuses on skill enhancement courses that will give learners hands-on experience in writing for new media, script & screenwriting, digital publishing, photography, audio-visual editing, mobile editing software, and more. Students learn to master news & reporting, broadcast journalism, digital media marketing, the art of storytelling, film appreciation, media law & ethics, and much more, without pausing your work and other commitments.

Manipal University Jaipur’s online MA in Journalism & Mass Communication is recognized at par with any other on-campus MA JMC degree. MA in JMC course helps the students to understand about the basic study of mass media and current happenings and dealing with situations.

The course also consists of the concepts of news, history of journalism, political issues, and social issues. This online course study integrates with the theory and practical knowledge as well that empowers learners to be more productive, innovative, creative, meaningful to work in every field from writing to presenting their story in the media.

After completing the online MA in Journalism & Mass Communication, the learners will

  • Able to build key journalism skills like digital literacy, audio-video editing, script-writing, research, and reporting through subjects such as media language, digital publishing, fundamentals of photography, development communication, and broadcast journalism.
  • acquire knowledge & skills that align with your career aspirations and interests.
  • Able to stay on top of the latest developments in the media industry and get a competitive edge over others by attending webinars by experienced industry professionals
  • learn print, AV production, audio, & website management and gain exposure to different beats such as social, political, cultural, business, sports, and science beats.
  • Able to establish connections with diverse peers, industry experts, and other reputed media professionals through professional networking to advance your career in the industry. 
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Rankings & Accreditations

Program Benefits

Become a future-ready journalist

Students will build key journalism skills like digital literacy, audio-video editing, script-writing, research, and reporting through subjects such as media language, digital publishing, fundamentals of photography, development communication, and broadcast journalism.

Choose career-oriented learning paths

Students will acquire knowledge & skills that align with your career aspirations and interests. They will learn print, AV production, audio, & website management and gain exposure to different beats such as social, political, cultural, business, sports, and science beats.

Cross-industry contacts & alumni access

Students establish connections with diverse peers, industry experts, and other reputed media professionals through professional networking to advance your career in the industry. Students get access to Manipal University Jaipur’s strong alumni network.

Through Online MA in JMC, students stay on top of the latest developments in the media industry and get a competitive edge over others by attending webinars by experienced industry professionals.

  • Fully online experience :

    Benefit from a 100% online experience with zero compromise on quality through online enrollment, orientation, classes, assignments, projects, examinations, and placement. Students get assistance from dedicated course mentors and 24×7 student support.

  • Complete online immersion:

    • Enjoy a fully online journey with uncompromised

    • quality, encompassing online enrollment, orientation, classes, assignments,

    • projects, examinations, and placement. Receive support from dedicated course mentors and access 24×7 student assistance.

Program Curriculum

24 months | 4 semesters | 15-20 hours/week

Ist Semester
  • Basics of Language
  • Social Structure & Current Affairs
  • Fundamentals of Photography
  • Communication Theories and Models
  • Concept of News and Reporting
  • Development of Media
  • Basics of Audio and Visual Communication
2nd Semester
  • Media Language

  • Political Structure & Current Affairs

  • Digital Publishing

  • Editing and Layout Designing

  • Public Relations

  • Broadcast Journalism

  • Media Laws and Ethics

  • Development Communication

3rd Semester
  • Writing for New Media
  • Inter Culture Communication and Current Affairs
  • Mobile Editing Software
  • Elective Set A: Art of Storytelling, Beats of Journalism, and Media & Disability Communication
  • Elective Set B: Mobile Journalism, Media Analysis, Advertising Theory & Practice, and Digital Media Marketing
4th Semester
  • Script and Screen Writing
  • Economic Structure and Current Affairs
  • Basics of Audio and
  • Video Editing
  • Film Appreciation
  • Dissertation

Fee & scholarships​

Access convenient financing choices: Our zero-cost EMIs ensure your focus remains on learning, eliminating the financial stress.  

Secure appealing scholarships: tailored for defence personnel, individuals with different abilities, SMU alumni, and students from Sikkim and other Northeast regions of India.

Indian Students

Full Course Fee

INR 1,40,000

Each Semester

INR 35,000

EMI Starting

INR 5,833/month*

 

Other Country

Full Course Fee

USD 2100

Each Semester

USD 525

 

Scholarship

Scholarship Category Documents Required Scholarship Discount
Divyaang (for persons with disabilities) Divyaang certificate 20% off the tuition fees
Defense personnel Personnel/Service/IC number 20% off the tuition fees
PSU, Central or State Govt. employees Identity card 10% off the tuition fees
Merit (60% and above in Class 12 exams) Class 12 mark sheet 10% off the tuition fees
Merit (60% and above in State board diploma exams 10 + 3) Consolidated diploma marks card 10% off the tuition fees

Avail easy financing options

With our no-cost EMIs, we let your learning take the
spotlight without the stress of financing.

Get attractive scholarships

Exclusive scholarships designed for defense
personnel, government employees, differently-abled
people & meritorious students.

Job roles to explore

They curates and reviews content by other journalists to be published online, in newspapers or other forms of print media.

They present news during a news program on TV, radio or the Internet.

They present news stories to the audience in a clear, engaging, and professional manner.

They control a film’s artistic and dramatic aspects and visualise the screenplay (or script) while guiding the film crew and actors in the fulfilment of that vision. 

They create and maintain a favorable public image for their employer or client by communicating programs, accomplishments and/or points of view.

They are  responsible for various aspects of television show production, such as securing funding, hiring cast members, overseeing the production process, and managing advertising efforts.

They are responsible for developing strategies to increase followers, creating and overseeing social campaigns, producing content, reviewing analytics, and communicating with key stakeholders in a company.

They create or adapt a story into a script for the entertainment industry.

A skilled professional who is responsible for writing, editing, and developing content for digital marketing campaigns

A person who writes for publication in a series, creating an article that usually offers commentary and opinions.

Eligibility Criteria for Indian students

Educational qualification Educational qualification:Candidates must have completed 10+2+3-year bachelor’s degree from a recognized university/institution or an equivalent qualification as recognized by the Association of Indian Universities

Eligibility Criteria for International Students

Educational qualification Educational qualification: Candidates must have completed 10+2/ intermediate/ senior secondary from a recognized board, or an equivalent qualification as recognized by the Association of Indian Universities, in any discipline.

Candidates who have completed their 10+2 or graduate level outside India must produce a certificate of equivalence issued by the Association of Indian Universities.

Grades Grades: Candidates must have at least 45% marks in aggregate in 10+2/ intermediate/ senior secondary.

Other requirements Other requirements: Candidates who are not Indian citizens or residing outside India, and holding NRE or PIO status will be billed an international fee for respective degrees & may need to submit documents mentioned but not limited to CV, address proof, valid visa, PR card & passport copy as part of the application process.

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