M.A. Journalism and Mass Communication

Scope:

By studying a Programme in Journalism and Mass Communication, students will gain an in-depth understanding of how the media works in the 21st century and will be able to develop key critical, analytical, IT, communication and creative skills.

There are several reasons why Mass Communication as an area of study has increased in demand. The answer to why students are choosing a course in this field is that it helps:

  • To sharpen one’s communication and creative thinking skills
  • To develop an ability to work in a wide range of fields
  • To experience and work in a fun and creative culture

The scope of mass communication is wide, if you can do well in your field, you can work with some of the best publishing houses, production houses, news channels, radio channels or PR firms of the country. Most importantly, mass communication is a diversified field.

Media and Communications graduates will go on to careers in TV, radio, film, advertising, marketing, journalism, corporate communication, search engine optimisation and research. The broad nature of a Media and Communications degree means that almost all sectors of the media and creative industry are viable routes of employment.

The vast mass communication jobs in different areas are enough to fascinate any student towards taking up a mass communication course. From advertising to Journalism to Public Relations, a student can opt for any field she likes.

The job opportunities, the challenge, creative satisfaction and good remuneration packages that these jobs offer are some of the other factors for the students to move towards it. If you are creative and want to be popular, this would be one of the best options for you.

Opportunities:

Media and Communications post graduates will go on to careers in TV, radio, film, advertising, marketing, journalism, corporate communication, search engine optimisation and research. The broad nature of a Media and Communications degree means that almost all sectors of the media and creative industry are viable routes of employment.