About the Programme

B.A. Journalism & Mass Communication is a three-year undergraduate programme exclusively designed to prepare students for the continuously evolving media & communication industry. The programme outline is prepared to offer a perfect blend of theoretical knowledge and practical exposure to the students through subjects like reporting, editing, radio communication, creative writing, etc.

Throughout this programme, students are encouraged to prepare portfolios, short films and research projects in the form of assignments. Classroom and outdoor activities are conducted to enhance students’ media communication skills. Regular industrial interactions and news channel visits are planned to provide hands-on training/experience to the students. Extraordinary efforts are taken to improve speech & personality development of the students.

After completion of the programme, students can decide on continuing their academic education and opt for a master’s degree programme in journalism and mass communication.

Programme Educational Objectives (PEO)

PEO1: Demonstrate Professional, Social and Entrepreneurial skills related to Journalism, Media and Entertainment industry.
PEO2: Support the Communication & Entertainment industry as competent, trained and qualified workforce.
PEO3: Prove themselves as competent, trained and qualified journalist in the Print, Broadcast & Digital Media Industry.
PEO4: Mark a difference in the Advertising, Events, Public Relations, Corporate Communication and related industries as competent, trained and qualified journalist.

Program Outcomes (PO’s)

PO1: Domain Knowledge in Mass Communication: Apply the knowledge of Broadcast, Print, Digital, Advertising, Journalism, Communication Research, and other disciplines of Mass Communication.
PO2: Communication Skills: Exhibit high levels of verbal and non-verbal forms of communication skills within corporate and social working environments.
PO3: Modern Tool Usage: Demonstrate skilled usage of modern tools and techniques to effectively communicate with masses.
PO4: Problem Solving Skills: Show a sense of inquiry and investigation for raising relevant and contemporary problems, synthesizing and articulating them to solve live problems and challenges.
PO5: Values, Ethics & Contribution to Society: Understand the importance of Values and Ethics in the field of Journalism and Mass Communication and the morals of serving the society and community for sustainable development.
PO6: Leadership, Management and Entrepreneurial Traits: Display Team spirit and Inculcate Leadership Traits to contribute individually as well as in a team or group of media professionals.
PO7: Innovation and Research Related Skills: Identify, formulate, research, and analyze the literature and problems and reach logical and innovative solutions and conclusions.
PO8: Lifelong Learning: Develop into lifelong learner and consistently updating with current knowledge, skills and technologies.

Programme Specific Outcomes( PSO's)

PSO1: Expertise in the field of Broadcast, Print, Electronic and Digital Journalism
PSO2: Applied proficiency in the disciplines related to Mass Communication

This course is for individuals who...

have deep interest and aptitude for investigation and reporting of latest happenings, issues, trends and stories around the world through various mediums like newspapers, magazines, television, internet, etc.

Students who are looking for...

a challenging career in Journalism & Mass Communication field where they can fully utilise their analytical and creative skills must opt for this programme.

Course Fee

1st Year 162318

2nd Year 167187

3rd Year 172203

1st Sem 83659	3rd Sem 86094	5th Sem 88601
2nd Sem 83659	4th Sem 86094	6th Sem 88601

For International Students

Fee Per Semester	Fee Per Year
1650	3200

Programme Structure

Term 1

S. No.	Paper ID	Subject Code	Subjects	Teaching Load			Credits	Core/Elective Pre-Requisite/ Co Requisite	Type of Course^{^[1]}: CC AECC SEC DSE
S. No.	Paper ID	Subject Code	Subjects	L	T	P	Credits	Core/Elective Pre-Requisite/ Co Requisite	Type of Course^{^[1]}: CC AECC SEC DSE
THEORY
1	37034	BJN101	Understanding Media	4	0	0	4	Core	CC
2	37035	BJN102	Indian Culture & Art Forms	4	0	0	4	Core	CC
JURY
3	16254	ARP101	Communicative English-I	1	0	2	2	Co-Requisite	AECC
4	37036	BJN103	Soft-Skill & Personality Development	0	2	2	3	Core	AECC
5	37037	BJN104	Computer & IT Skills	0	2	2	3	Core	AECC
6		TBD	Open Elective (To be Chosen by Student)	0	2	0	2	Elective	AECC
7	37038	BJN105	Script Writing -Vocational Minor	0	2	2	3	Co-Requisite	SEC
8	37039	COC101	Food, Nutrition and Hygiene - Co-Curricular	2	0	0	2	Co-Requisite	AECC
TOTAL CREDITS							23

Term 2

S. No.	Subject Code	Subjects	Teaching Load				Credits	Core/Elective Pre-Requisite/ Co Requisite	Type of Course: CC AECC SEC DSE
			L	T	P
THEORY
1	BMC153	Media Laws & Ethics	3	0	0		3	Core	CC
2	BMC155	Entrepreneurship	3	0	0		3	Core	CC
3	BMC156	Communication: Concepts & Principles	3	0	0		3	Core	CC
JURY
4	ARP102	Communicative English-II	1	0	2		2	Co-Requisite	AECC
5	BJN107	Sound & Image	0	2	2		3	Core	AECC
6	BJN108	Writing for Media	0	1	2		2	Core	CC
7	TBD	Open Elective (To be Chosen by Student)	0	2	0		2	Elective	AECC
8	BJN109	Material Animation - Vocational Minor	0	2	2		3	Co-Requisite	SEC
9	COC201	First Aid and Health - Co-Curricular	2	0	0		2	Co-Requisite	AECC
TOTAL CREDITS						23

Term 3

S. No.	Subject Code	Subjects	Teaching Load			Credits	Core/Elective Pre-Requisite/ Co Requisite		Type of Course: CC AECC SEC DSE
S. No.	Subject Code	Subjects	L	T	P	Credits	Core/Elective Pre-Requisite/ Co Requisite		Type of Course: CC AECC SEC DSE
THEORY
1	BJN 201	Introduction to Print & Convergent Journalism	2	1	0	3	Core		CC
2	BJN202	Media & Gender Studies	2	0	0	2	Core		CC
3	BJN203	Contemporary, Socio-Economic & Political Issues	2	0	0	2	Core		CC
JURY
4	BJN204	Art of Writing & Editing	0	1	4	3	Core		DSE
5	BJN205	Designing & Layout	0	2	2	3	Core		DSE
6	BJN206	Still Photography & Image Editing	0	1	4	3	Core		DSE
7	TBD	Open Elective (To be Chosen by Student)	0	2	0	2	Elective		AECC
8	BJN207	Radio Jockeying & Program Production - Vocational Minor	0	2	2	3	Co-Requisite		SEC
9	COC301	Human Values and Environment Studies -Co-Curricular	2	0	0	2	Co-Requisite		AECC
TOTAL CREDITS								23

Term 4

S. No.	Subject Code	Subjects		Teaching Load			Credits	Core/Elective Pre-Requisite/ Co Requisite		Type of Course: CC AECC SEC DSE
				L	T	P
THEORY
1	BJN 209	Advertising: Concepts, Principles & Practices		2	1	0	3	Core		CC
2	BJN 210	Public Relation & Corporate Communication		2	1	0	3	Core		CC
3	BJN 211	International & Intercultural Communication		2	0	0	2	Core		CC
JURY
4	BJN 212	Visual Design, Animation & Multimedia		0	2	2	3	Core		DSE
5	BJN 213	Radio Programme Production		0	1	4	3	Core		DSE
6	MCC 301	Community Connect		0	2	0	2	CO-Requisite		AECC
7	TBD	Open Elective (To be Chosen by Student)		0	2	0	2	Elective		AECC
8	BJN 214	Smartphone Film Making - Vocational Minor		0	2	2	3	Co-Requisite		SEC
9	COC401	Physical Education & Yoga - Co-Curricular		2	0	0	2	Co-Requisite		AECC
			TOTAL CREDITS						23

Term 5

S. No.	Subject Code	Subjects	Teaching Load			Credits	Core/Elective Pre-Requisite/ Co Requisite		Type of Course⁶: CC AECC SEC DSE
			L	T	P
THEORY
1	BJN 301	Mobile & Data Journalism	3	0	0	3	Core		CC
2	BJN 302	Development Communication	3	0	0	3	Core		CC
3	BJN 303	Global Media Management	3	1	0	4	Core		CC
JURY
4	BJN 304	Electronic Cinematography	0	2	2	3	Core		DSE
5	BJN 305	Video Editing	0	1	4	3	Core		DSE
6	BJN 306	TV Programme Production	0	3	2	4	Core		DSE
7	BJN 307	Project on Mobile Journalism (MOJO)	0	2	2	3	Core		SEC
8	COC501	Analytic Ability and Digital Awareness - Co-Curricular	2	0	0	2	Co-Requisite		AECC
TOTAL CREDITS								25

Term 6

S. No.	Subject Code		Subjects	Teaching Load			Credits		Core/Elective Pre-Requisite/ Co Requisite	Type of Course⁷: CC AECC SEC DSE
				L	T	P
THEORY
1	BJN 309	Introduction to Film Studies		3	1	0	4		Core	CC
2	BJN 310	Applied Research in Film Production		3	1	0	4		Core	CC
3	BJN 311	Writing for Visual Media		3	1	0	4		Core	CC
JURY
4	BJN 312	Networking, Promotion & Marketing Techniques		0	3	2	4		Core	DSE
5	BJN 313	Direction & Production Methodology		1	2	2	4		Core	DSE
6	BJN 314	Multicam Setup Project		0	1	4	3		Core	DSE
7	COC601	Communication Skills & Personality Development - Co-Curricular		2	0	0	2		Co-Requisite	AECC
TOTAL CREDITS								25

Term 7

S. No.	Subject Code	Subjects	Teaching Load			Credits	Core/Elective Pre-Requisite/ Co-Requisite	Type of Course^{^[1]}: CC AECC SEC DSE
S. No.	Subject Code	Subjects	L	T	P	Credits	Core/Elective Pre-Requisite/ Co-Requisite	Type of Course^{^[1]}: CC AECC SEC DSE
THEORY SUBJECTS
1	BJN 401	Media Research Methods & Tools	3	2	0	5	Core	CC
2	BJN 402	Elementary Statistics for Research	3	2	0	5	Core	CC
3	BJN 403	Qualitative Research - I	3	1	0	4	Core	CC
4	BJN 404	Quantitative Research - I	3	1	0	4	Core	CC
JURY SUBJECTS
5	BJN 405	Project portfolio on constructing tools for Media & Communication	0	4	4	6	Core	DSE
6	TBG	Open Elective (To be Chosen by Student)	0	2	0	2	Elective	AECC
TOTAL CREDITS							18+6+2

Term 8

S. No.	Subject Code	Subjects	Teaching Load			Credits	Core/Elective Pre-Requisite/ Co-Requisite	Type of Course^{^[1]}: CC AECC SEC DSE
S. No.	Subject Code	Subjects	L	T	P	Credits	Core/Elective Pre-Requisite/ Co-Requisite	Type of Course^{^[1]}: CC AECC SEC DSE
THEORY SUBJECTS
1	BJN 406	Ethics in Media & Communication Research	3	2	0	5	Core	CC
2	BJN 407	Academic Writing Techniques	3	2	0	5	Core	AECC
3	BJN 408	Qualitative Research - II	3	1	0	4	Core	CC
4	BJN 409	Quantitative Research - II	3	1	0	4	Core	CC
JURY SUBJECTS
5	BJN 410	Dissertation	0	4	4	6	Core	DSE
6	TBG	Open Elective (To be Chosen by Student)	0	2	0	2	Elective	AECC
TOTAL CREDITS							18+6+2

Programme Curricula

S.No.	Academic year	Curricula Link
1	2021-22	View Details
2	2020-21	View Details
3	2019-20	View Details
4	2018-19	View Details

Eligibility Criteria

For National Students	Sr. Secondary (10+2) with minimum 50% marks. Proficiency in English Communication.
For International Students	The eligibility criterion for all programs for international applicants is minimum 50% in the qualifying examination and having studied the pre-requisite subjects for admission in to the desired program.

Career path you can choose after the course

Radio Jockeys
Radio Producers
Anchors
TV Broadcasters
TV Producers
Filmmakers
Field / Desk Reporters
Copy Editors
Creative/Script Writers
Advertising Executives
PR/Corporate Communication Professionals
Digital Media Professionals
News reporter
Media researcher
Magazine writer
Photojournalist
Public relations specialist
Columnist
Fashion Photographer
Illustrator
News Analyst
Video jockey

Students of this programme are placed in companies with an average annual package of 3.20 LPA to 6.00 LPA

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