MA Journalism (Master of Arts in Journalism)
This extensive course provides a unique blend of subjects that help to enhance and develop a candidate’s communication skills to ensure efficient outreach to the masses through the transfer of messages and news. Topics included in the curriculum are history of communication, law and ethics, photo journalism, reporting and feature writing, editing, advertising, video editing, filmmaking, publishing, scriptwriting, and direction. The curriculum emphasizes on concepts and skills that enrich the candidate’s knowledge, creates a highly adaptive environment, and provides opportunities to grow successfully in print media like newspapers, journals, magazines, digests, and news agencies; electronic media like television, radio, and internet; and the fields of media production, cultural exchange, communication theories, and media techniques. Techniques of reporting, writing, editing, news presentation and news compilation are also emphasized through this course. Candidates are guided to conduct research and review useful information and create thought-provoking concepts and ideas. Skills like research, communication, analytical thinking, interaction, and decision-making are enhanced through this course.
List of Top MA Journalism Colleges in Bangalore
List of MA Journalism and Communication colleges
St.Joseph's College (AUTONOMOUS)
Course name: MA Mass communication and Journalism
Affiliations:
Bangalore University
Eligibility: a) Journalism Graduates
who have secured 50% of marks in Journalism (optional subject) at the degree.
b) Non-Journalism Graduates
with at-least 50% marks in the aggregate of all the optional subjects at the degree.
Duration: 2 Years,Full Time, Post Graduation Programme
The college is well connected with Airport, Railways & Bus
Distance from Railway Station : 7 kms
Distance from Airport : 39.2 kms
Jain University
Course name: MA Journalism and Mass Communication
Affiliations:
Jain University
Eligibility: a) Journalism Graduates
Graduates who have secured 50% of marks in Journalism (optional subject) at the degree.
b) Non-Journalism Graduates
Graduates with at-least 50% marks in the aggregate of all the optional subjects at the degree.
Duration: 2 years, Full Time, Post graduate Programme
Campus Location: Center for Management Studies Jain (Deemed-to-be University) #133, Lalbagh Road
Distance:
Distance From Bangalore Airport to College : 16.4 km
Distance From Bangalore Railway Station to College : 18 km
Kristu Jayanti College
Course name: MA Journalism & Mass Communication
Affiliations:
Bangalore University
Eligibility: a) Journalism Graduates
who have secured 50% of marks in Journalism (optional subject) at the degree.
b) Non-Journalism Graduates
with at-least 50% marks in the aggregate of all the optional subjects at the degree.
Duration: 2 years, Full Time, Post graduate Programme
Campus Location: K. Narayanapura, Kothanur (PO, K Narayanapura Main Rd, Bengaluru, Karnataka 560077.
Distance:
Distance from Bangalore Airport to College: 26.6 km
Distance from City Railway station to College: 18.8 km
Distance from City Bus stand to College: 19.5 km
Acharya Institute of Graduate Studies (AIGS)
Course name: MA Journalism & Mass Communication
Affiliations:
Bangalore University
Eligibility: a) Journalism Graduates
who have secured 50% of marks in Journalism (optional subject) at the degree.
b) Non-Journalism Graduates
with at-least 50% marks in the aggregate of all the optional subjects at the degree.
Duration: 2 years, Full Time, Post graduate Programme
Campus Location: Acharya Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan Road Acharya PO, Soladevanahalli Bangalore-560 107, India
Distance:
The College is well connected to Bus stations, airport and railway station
Distance from airport is 35.6 km
Distance from Central bangalore Railway Station(SBC) is 21.8 km
Distance from Yeswanthpur Railway Station is 14.5 km
SEA College of Science, Commerce & Arts
Course name: MA Journaliam
Affiliations:
Bangalore University
Eligibility: a) Journalism Graduates
who have secured 50% of marks in Journalism (optional subject) at the degree.
b) Non-Journalism Graduates
with at-least 50% marks in the aggregate of all the optional subjects at the degree.
Duration: 2 Years
Campus Location: Ekta Nagar, Basavanapura, Virgonagar P.O, K R Puram, Bangalore – 560049, India.
Distance:
The College is well connected to Air, Railways and Bus
Distance from Airport is 36 km
Distance from Bangalore central Railways(Majestic) is 18.7 km
Top MA Journalism Colleges in Bangalore
Last updated: Apr 06, 2022
class Major Courses
Course 1: MA Journaliam
Course 2: MA Journalism & Mass Communication
MA Journalism course details
Duration
2 years
Level
Master Programme
Mode of Admission
Merit /Management
Fee Detail
Merit Quota Seats :- Rs.30,000 to Rs.50,000 per annum
Management Quota Seats :- Rs.50,000 to Rs.75,000 per annum
Admission Process
Merit- College will be inviting the Application, Interested candidates can apply once the applications are open. Management- Students looking for Management seats can go for Direct Admission.
Syllabus of MA Journalism
Year
Semester
Subject
Year I
Semester I
Introduction to Communication
News Writing and Report Analysis
News Processing and Editing
Media Laws & Ethics
Media Management
Communication Skills
Practical News Writing and Reporting Analysis
News Processing and Editing
Semester II
Communication Theories
Development Communication
Communication Research Methods
Radio Broadcasting
Business Communication
Radio Broadcasting Practical
Lab Journal Production
Year II
Semester III
Corporate Communication
New Media Technology
Technical Writing
Television Broadcasting
Practical Television Production
Lab Journal Production (JBS)
Semester IV
Political Communication
Marketing Communication
Film Studies
Writing for Media
Dissertation
Internship
Placement of MA Journalism
Career opportunities are available in news papers, media companies, educational institutes, TV channels, film and video production, theatre, social services, counseling, and human resources. Potential career roles:
Teacher/Professor/Lecturer
School Counselor
Content Researcher
Writer
Social Media Analyst
Editor
News Reader
Columnist
Illustrator
Investigative Journalist
Photojournalist
Proofreader
Screen Writer
Cartoonist
Correspondent/Reporter
Concept Manager
Journalist
Top Recruiters for MA Journalism students
Popular Recruiters:
Amazon
Cognizant
Concentrix
MicroLand
Times of India Group
Dainik Bhaskar Group
HT Media
Bennett Coleman and Company
Zee Entertainment Enterprise
Reliance Media and Entertainment
CNN
Bloomberg
Times Now
Rediff
Google
Reuters
Indian Express
Economic Times
Grant Thornton
Tech Mahindra
Wildcraft
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