School of Mass Communication
M.A. in Journalism & Mass Communication
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A well-designed two-year master's degree program, M.A. in Journalism & Mass Communication has proven its credibility and acceptance in the media industry and is perfectly suited for students who wish to make a career in the field of Journalism & Mass Communication. The program comprises specializations in Print, Radio, Television, Digital Media, Advertising & Public Relations, Graphic Design, Video Film Design and Animation Film Design. These specializations have been designed to create skilled and competent media professionals who can serve in any media industry with competency.
This course provides a firm background in theories and special emphasis on practical hands-on training and skills in all fields of media. Each student has to undergo a rigorous internship training of 6-8 weeks at the end of Semester II in the media industry to learn and build practical industry experience.
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Why pursue an M.A. in Journalism & Mass Communication from IMS Unison University?
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What makes IMS Unison University the top college for M.A. Journalism & Mass Communication?
- 1. Outstanding Industry Interface: Regular interactions, guest lectures and workshops from stalwarts of the Media Industry and Academia from India as well as abroad providing premiere global exposure to the students.
- 2. Excellent Placement Opportunities: The University provides excellent placement opportunities in top media houses, production units, newspaper houses, electronic, PR and Ad agencies and Communication Design.
- 3. Best Media Labs in the region: The University boasts of excellent state-of-the-art Media Labs (Print, Radio, TV, and photography) that are one of a kind in the entire region.
- 4. Unison Times Campus Newspaper published in house: A campus newspaper Unison Times is published by the students of the School of Mass Communication and is circulated throughout the University. The students are involved in the process of researching, reporting, writing, editing, photography, and printing this campus newspaper.
- 5.Mentoring System: Every student is assigned a faculty mentor each semester to track the progress of the student on a regular basis. The faculty mentor also communicates regularly with the parents to update them the progress of their ward.
Career Opportunities
- The two-year MA in Journalism & Mass Communication Program prepares a student for the media & communication industry, academics, and doctoral programs from India or abroad. Post completion of the MA in Journalism & Mass Communication the student can choose a Doctoral program from India or abroad for further studies.
- It helps one to get into entry-level jobs in areas like Print Media, Radio, TV, Digital Media, Advertising and Public Relations, Graphic Design, Video Film Design, and Animation Film Design. They are well-equipped to assume diverse roles like that of a reporter, copywriter, PR officer, radio jockey, editor, graphic designer, news analyst, newsreader, columnist, event manager, professor, and many more.
Apply Online
- Online at the University website: After filling the "Registration Form”, the candidate has to pay a registration fee of Rs. 1000/- either online through Debit Card / Credit Card /Net Banking or cash at the Cash Counter of the University. On successful payment of registration fee, a receipt will be generated by the system. You will have to save this registration number for all your future reference. You are required to scan and email this receipt along with documents to admission@iuu.ac along with the scanned copies of all the documents required.
Alternatively, the student can also download the registration form from the website or procure it from the University Admission office, fill it up completely, attach the necessary documents and send it with a Bank Demand Draft of Rs 1000/- drawn in favour of IMS Unison University payable at Dehradun and send it at the postal address of the University. - The registration fee is non-refundable under any circumstance whatsoever. Registering to a Program does not guarantee admission.
- After the successful registration to the Program chosen, our admission team will check the seat availability and your eligibility for the admission. If you meet the admission criteria, you will be contacted to proceed further as per the Admission procedure of the program.
- You shall remain in constant touch with our Admission office to know about the status of your registration.
- Admission Process: General Aptitude Test & Personal Interview.
- Interested candidates can register themselves at the University website www.iuu.ac or personally visit the University Admission Office to complete the registration process.
- All eligible candidates will have to appear for a round of General Aptitude Test & Personal Interview. Merit will be formed on the basis of marks scored in class XII, GAT and PI Scores.
Online application process
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Fill and confirm the registration form
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Pay registration fee using any online method
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Get registration No. on successful payment
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25% Seats of the intake in the program are reserved for UK Domicile candidates and will be allotted purely on first come first serve basis. The decision of the University in this respect is not open to question
M.A. in Journalism & Mass Communication
Program Curriculum
| S. No. | Course Code | Course Name |
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| 1 | MJM 501 | Introduction to Communication and Mass Media |
| 2 | MJM 502 | Growth and Development of Mass Media |
| 3 | MJM 503 | Journalism: Concepts and Practices |
| 4 | MJM 504 | Graphic Design |
| 5 | MJM 504P | Graphic Design (Practical) |
| 6 | MJM 505 | Digital Photography |
| 7 | MJM 505P | Digital Photography (Practical) |
| 8 | MJM 506P | Computer Applications for Mass Media (Practical) |
| 9 | MJM 507P | Communication Skills |
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| 1 | MJM 508 | Theories and Models of Communication |
| 2 | MJM 509 | Print Journalism: Skills, Concepts and Practices |
| 3 | MJM 509P | Print Journalism: Skills, Concepts and Practices (Practical) |
| 4 | MJM 510 | Radio Broadcasting: Technology and Practices |
| 5 | MJM 510P | Radio Broadcasting: Technology and Practices (Practical) |
| 6 | MJM 511 | Television Journalism: Skills, Concept & Practices |
| 7 | MJM 511P | Television Journalism: Skills, Concept & Practices (Practical) |
| 8 | MJM 512 | New Media Journalism |
| 9 | MJM 512P | New Media Journalism (Practical) |
| 10 | MJM 513 | Advertising and Public Relations |
| 11 | MJM 513P | Advertising and Public Relations (Practical) |
Elective Specialization offered in:
| S. No. | Course Code | Course Name |
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| 1 | MJM 601 | Research Methodology |
| 2 | MJM 602 | Development Communication |
| 3 | MJM 603 | Film Studies and Appreciation |
| 4 | PMJ 604 | Reporting and Writing for Print Media |
| 5 | PMJ 604P | Reporting and Writing for Print Media (Practical) |
| 6 | PMJ 605 | Editing for Print Media |
| 7 | PMJ 605P | Editing for Print Media (Practical) |
| 8 | PMJ 606 | Print Media Project, Presentation and Viva-Voce |
| 9 | MJM 607 | Summer Internship Report & Viva-Voce |
| S. No. | Course Code | Course Name |
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| 1 | MJM 608 | Media Laws and Ethics |
| 2 | MJM 609 | Communication Research (Area of Specialization) |
| 3 | MJM 610 | Media, Culture and Society |
| 4 | MJM 611P | Social Responsibility Project |
Elective Project Work -Specialization (Choose anyone)
| S. No. | Course Code | Course Name |
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| 1 | MJM 612P-E1 | Print Media |
| 2 | MJM 612P-E2 | Television |
| 3 | MJM 612P-E3 | Radio |
| 4 | MJM 612P-E4 | New Media |
| 5 | MJM 612P-E5 | Advertising and Public Relations |
| 6 | MJM 612P-E6 | Graphic Design |
| 7 | MJM 612P-E7 | Video Film Design |
| 8 | MJM 612P-E8 | Dissertation & Viva-Voce |