B.A. (Hons.) Journalism

As a student of Journalism major at Department of Mass Communication, one develops the knowledge of the media and communication industries; and working skills required to make a career in the field of Journalism. The major course also prepares the students to undertake higher studies in the field of Journalism, Media and Communication.

As a student you develop skills and talents through core courses in writing, reporting, and video production to communication design by getting hands on experience on software tools used in the industry. Theory classes expose you to contemporary issues of Indian society and politics, and train you to produce ethical and relevant journalism in the ever changing technological environment of the media.

Note: If course is not offered due to lack of adequate number of students, students of the same course will be transferred to other course on the basis of available seats as per the guidelines of the Academic Council.

B.A. (Hons.) Journalism

Course Structure

3 + 1 years’ programme. Course Structure for the programme of Bachelor of Arts (Hons.) in Mass Communication with specialisation in Journalism.

B.A. (Hons.) in Journalism will engage students on contemporary issues in Media and Broadcasting industry, while developing their critical faculties. Students would develop skills to critically evaluate stories and content on their form and relevance to the society at large.

Semester 1

Principles of Management
Performing Arts
Introduction to Entrepreneurship
Psychology
English Language
Motivation and Team Building 1
Leadership skills 1
Public Speaking and Corporate Communication 1

Semester 2

Gender and Society
Environmental Studies
Economics
OB
MS Office
Motivation and Team Building 2
Leadership Skills 2
Public Speaking and Corporate Communication 2

Semester 3

Introduction to Journalism
Introduction to Media and Communication
Digital Media
Introduction to Broadcast Media
Professional Networking 1
Image Management
Elective 1
Elective 2

Semester 4

Reporting and Editing for Print
Fake News and Media Literacy
Media Ethics and Law
Production Lab: Radio & Television
Professional Networking 2
Negotiation and Decision Making
Elective 1
Elective 2

Semester 5

Photojournalism
Role of PR and Advertising in Journalism
Communication Methodology
Development Communication
Internship / Research Project
Elective 1
Elective 2

Semester 6

Advance Broadcast Media
Production Lab: Print
Elective 1
Elective 2
Dissertation

Advance Diploma in Journalism

Advanced Diploma in Journalism will allow students to hone their writing and editing skills for both Print and Broadcast media enabling them to produce stories and content that would creatively inform and educate their audiences.