Get an opportunity to work as reporter, sub editor, video editor, photo editor, copy editor and many more.
, Apply NowMAJMC with specialization in Digital Journalism/TV Production & Film Making/Advertising & Public Relations/ Development Communication in School of Media and Communication Studies aims to provide quality media education with focus on producing skilled and industry oriented human resource and encourage media entrepreneurship in the field of Mass Communication. It has a specialized course curriculum which incorporates varied aspects of Journalism & Mass Communication. The program has a research-oriented curriculum which aims to explore the potential of research in different dimensions of Journalism & Mass Communication.
A student with MA in Journalism & Mass Communication can aspire for varied avenues in the field of Journalism (Print, Electronic & Digital), Event Management, Media Entrepreneurship and the like. One can opt for the job profile of Public Relations Specialist, Video Producer, Blogger/Vlogger, Content Strategist, Social Media Specialist, Film & Video Editor, Camera Operator, Anchor, Reporter & Correspondent, Marketing/ Brand Professional, Radio Jockey/Announcers, Script Writer, Copy Writer, Art Director, Media Academician, Communication Officer, Market Researcher,Writer/ Author and the like.
Apply NowThis programme is one of the emerging career areas for those students who choose it as their high career option. The following fields will welcome you after completing M.A. JMC.
Print Media:
• Reporter
• Sub Editor
• Photo Editor
• Design Editor
• Copy Editor
• Photographer
• Illustrator
• Writer
• Journalist
• Columnist
Mass Communication professionals can secure the above mentioned jobs in leading newspaper and magazines like Dainik Jagran, Amar Ujala, The Times of India, Hindustan Times, The Hindu, Outlook, Femina, Forbes India etc.
Electronic Media:
• Anchor
• Reporter
• News Program Producer
• Production Manager
• Video Editor
• Video Journalist
• Content Writer and Editor
• Graphic Designer
• Research Analyst
• News Presenter
• News Analyst
• Advertising Executive
Electronic Media in India has reached everywhere today and aspirants interested in working as Electronic Media Professionals can get these jobs in DD News (Government Channel),
Aaj Tak, ABP News, NDTV India, India TV, BBC, Zee News, HNN 24X7, Samachar Plus and other News Channels.
Digital Media (Web Channel & Web Portal):
• Content Writer
• Copy Writer
• Sub Editor
• News Presenter
• Voice Over Artist
• Translator
• Video Editor
• Video Journalist
• Content Developer
• Content Editor
• Social Media Expert
• Graphic Designer
• Photographer
• Videographer
• Blogger
• You Tuber
Another growing field of journalism is Online News Industry holding great career opportunities. Mass Communication students can join Online Media in India’s one of the best news websites and portals like First Post, Scroll.in, Satyagrah.scroll, India Today, NDTV News, The Quint, News 18, News Tak, etc.
Public Relations: Public Relation is another aspect of mass communication in which positive relations are established between people and organizations. A communication student can opt for becoming a Public Relation Officer (PRO) for any private as well as government organization. Lobbyist, Brand Ambassador, Content Manager, New Media Coordinator, Public Information Officer, Publicist are the other job profiles in PR industry.
Event Management: Behind every successful event a good plan is needed wherein event management plays the vital role. Event Managers execute the plan for a great event to take place. Event Management is a part of Media Studies where students learn how to become Event Managers. It is team work and includes various career choices including Event Planner, Exhibition Organiser, Wedding Planner and Logistics Manager.
Photographer & Videographer:
• Fashion Photography
• Food Photography
• Landscape Photography
• Wildlife Photography
• Nature Photography
• Architectural Photography
• Candid Photography
The most exciting and enterprising career options with mass communication are Photography and Videography. It’s a blend of art and technicality which creates business. A knowledgeable Creative Photographer and Videographer can work with media as well as with non-media companies.
Film/Television Industry:
• Performers (Actor, Casting, etc)
• Director
• Video Jockey (VJ)
• Casting Director
• Producer
• Screenwriter
• Script Writer
• Cinematographer
• Camera Operator
• Sound Recorders
• Field Recording Mixers
• Film Editor
• Set Designer
Not only acting but behind the camera also hundreds of people work to make a final flawless presentation. Many career options are open after pursuing Mass Communication in Film and TV Industry with the famous Production Houses and TV Channels including Government owned channels like Doordarshan National and Regional.
Radio: Radio Jockey (RJ)
• News Directors
• Sports Directors
• Radio Broadcast Journalist
• Radio Reporter
• Radio News Editor
• Radio Producer
• Radio Programme Controller
• Voice Editor
Radio is a medium of India, since a long time radio is considered as an authentic source of information and entertainment. Various job profiles are available in radio channels and students can acquire great jobs in both private and govt. Radio Channels like AIR, Radio Mirchi, Red FM, Akashvaani, etc.
NGO: The Non- Profit Organisations which aim towards social and political betterment also welcome media students with various job opportunities. Fund Raising, Management and Operation Departments possess jobs for media scholars which give another career option after MA in Journalism & Mass Communication. Graduates can join NGO’s like Gandhi Fellowship, Educate Girls, Tata Trust, Azim Premji Foundation, etc.
| Semester | Heads | (Graduation Aggreate%) >=90.01 (1st Category) |
(Graduation Aggreate%) >=80.01 and <=90 (2nd Category) |
(Graduation Aggreate%) >=70.01 and <=80 (3rd Category) |
(Graduation Aggreate%) <=70 (4th Category) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Semester | Academic Fee | 35,520 | 35,520 | 35,520 | 35,520 |
| Merit Scholarship | 10,656 | 7,104 | 3,552 | -- | |
| Net Academic Fee | 24,864 | 28,416 | 31,968 | 35,520 | |
| 2nd Semester | Academic Fee | 35,520 | 35,520 | 35,520 | 35,520 |
| Merit Scholarship | 10,656 | 7,104 | 3,552 | -- | |
| Net Academic Fee | 24,864 | 28,416 | 31,968 | 35,520 | |
| Total Fee year wise inclusive of other charges | (1st Category) 75,028 | (2nd Category) 82,132 | (3rd Category) 89,236 | (4th Category) 96,340 | |
| Semester | Heads | (Graduation Aggreate%) >=90.01 (1st Category) |
(Graduation Aggreate%) >=80.01 and <=90 (2nd Category) |
(Graduation Aggreate%) >=70.01 and <=80 (3rd Category) |
(Graduation Aggreate%) <=70 (4th Category) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st Semester | Academic Fee | 48,000 | 48,000 | 48,000 | 48,000 |
| Students Diversity Scholarship | 5,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 | |
| Merit Scholarship | 12,900 | 8,600 | 4,300 | - | |
| Net Academic Fee | 30,100 | 34,400 | 38,700 | 43,000 | |
| 2nd Semester | Academic Fee | 48,000 | 48,000 | 48,000 | 48,000 |
| Students Diversity Scholarship | 5,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 | 5,000 | |
| Merit Scholarship | 12,900 | 8,600 | 4,300 | - | |
| Net Academic Fee | 30,100 | 34,400 | 38,700 | 43,000 | |
| Total Fee year wise inclusive of other charges | (1st Category) 85,500 | (2nd Category) 94,100 | (3rd Category) 1,02,700 | (4th Category) 1,11,300 | |
| Semester | Heads | (Diploma Aggregate%) >=90.01 (1st Category) |
(Diploma Aggregate%) >=80.01 and <=90 (2nd Category) |
(Diploma Aggregate%) >=70.01 and <=80 (3rd Category) |
(Diploma Aggregate%) <=70 (4th Category) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd Semester | Academic Fee | 68,080 | 68,080 | 68,080 | 68,080 |
| Scholarship | 20,424 | 13,616 | 6,808 | -- | |
| Net Academic Fee | 47,656 | 54,464 | 61,272 | 68,080 | |
| 4th Semester | Academic Fee | 68,080 | 68,080 | 68,080 | 68,080 |
| Scholarship | 20,424 | 13,616 | 6,808 | -- | |
| Net Academic Fee | 47,656 | 54,464 | 61,272 | 68,080 | |
| Total Fee year wise inclusive of other charges | (1st Category) 1,22,612 | (2nd Category) 1,36,228 | (3rd Category) 1,49,844 | (4th Category) 1,63,460 | |
| Semester | Heads | (Diploma Aggregate%) >=90.01 (1st Category) |
(Diploma Aggregate%) >=80.01 and <=90 (2nd Category) |
(Diploma Aggregate%) >=70.01 and <=80 (3rd Category) |
(Diploma Aggregate%) <=70 (4th Category) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3rd Semester | Academic Fee | 92,000 | 92,000 | 92,000 | 92,000 |
| Scholarship | 16,500 | 16,500 | 16,500 | 16,500 | |
| Merit Scholarship | 22,650 | 15,100 | 7,500 | - | |
| Net Academic Fee | 52,850 | 60,400 | 67,950 | 100,000 | |
| 4th Semester | Academic Fee | 92,000 | 92,000 | 92,000 | 92,000 |
| Scholarship | 16,500 | 16,500 | 16,500 | 16,500 | |
| Merit Scholarship | 22,650 | 15,100 | 7,500 | - | |
| Net Academic Fee | 52,850 | 60,400 | 67,950 | 100,000 | |
| Total Fee year wise inclusive of other charges | (1st Category) 1,33,000 | (2nd Category) 1,48,100 | (3rd Category) 1,63,200 | (4th Category) 1,78,300 | |
| Admission Fee | Enrolment Fee | Caution Money (Refundable after completion of programme) |
|---|---|---|
| 6,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 |
| Examination Fee | Library Fee | Student Welfare Fee | Online Student Information Fee | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4,600 | 800 | 750 | 1,500 | 7,650 |
| Hostel & Mess Fee | Single Bed | Double Bed | Triple Bed | Four Bed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rent and other Fee per Academic Year | 75,000 | 55,000 | 47,000 | 42,000 |
| Mess Fee per Academic Year | 40,500 | 40,500 | 40,500 | 40,500 |
| Laundry Fee per Academic Year | 2,500 | 2,500 | 2,500 | 2,500 |
| Hostel Security Fee (Refundable after completion of the session) | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 | 2,000 |
| Total Amount | 1,20,000 | 1,00,000 | 92,000 | 87,000 |
| Transportation Fee for Doiwala/Nepali Farm/Rishikesh/Poanta Sahib Routes per Academic Year | 24,000 |
| Transportation Fee for Other Routes per Academic Year | 18,000 |
| Sr. No. | Course Code | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | MAJMC:101 | Principles of Communication | 4 |
| 2. | MAJMC:102 | Development of Media | 4 |
| 3. | MAJMC:103 | Print Media (S.E) | 4 |
| 4. | MAJMC:104 | Introduction to Journalism | 4 |
| 5. | MAJMC:1XX | Generic Elective-1* | 4 |
| 6. | MAJMC:151 | Print Media Lab | 2 |
| Total credit Sem. I | 22 |
| 1 | MAJMC: 105 | Folk culture of Uttarakhand |
| 2 | MAJMC: 106 | Computer Graphics Technology |
| Sr. No. | Course Code | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | MAJMC:201 | Advertising & Public Relations | 4 |
| 2. | MAJMC:202 | Media Law & Ethics | 4 |
| 3. | MAJMC: 203 | Media Management | 4 |
| 4. | MAJMC:2XX | Generic Elective-2* | 4 |
| 5. | MAJMC:251 | Ad PR lab | 2 |
| Total credit Sem. II | 18 |
| 1 | MAJMC: 204 | Photo Journalism |
| 2 | MAJMC: 205 | Mass Media & Human Rights |
| Sr. No. | Course Code | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | MAJMC:301 | Radio Journalism & Production | 4 |
| 2. | MAJMC:302 | Television Journalism& Production | 4 |
| 3. | MAJMC:303 | Film Studies | 4 |
| 4. | MAJMC:3XX | Generic Elective-3* | 4 |
| 5. | MAJMC:351 | Radio lab | 2 |
| 6. | MAJMC:352 | TV lab | 2 |
| 7. | MAJMC:353 | Film lab | 2 |
| 8. | MAJMC:354 | Internship | 2 |
| Total credit Sem. III | 24 |
| 1 | MAJMC: 304 | International Communication |
| 2 | MAJMC: 305 | Health Communication |
| Sr. No. | Course Code | Course Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | MAJMC:401 | New Media (S.E) | 4 |
| 2. | MAJMC:402 | Intercultural Communication | 4 |
| 3. | MAJMC:403 | Environmental Studies | 3 |
| 4. | MAJMC:404 | Event Management | 4 |
| 5. | MAJMC:405 | Communication Research | 4 |
| 6. | MAJMC:451 | New Media Lab (S.E) | 2 |
| 7. | MAJMC:4XX | Generic Elective-4* | 2 |
| Total credit Sem. IV | 23 |
| 1 | MAJMC: 452 | Dissertation |
| 2 | MAJMC: 453 | Project |
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USJMC is driven by highly qualified and knowledgeable faculties and media professionals. The entire course is dedicated towards giving extraordinary skills and integrated media education to the students in order to make them complete media professionals after the completion of degree. Media aspirants can start their career in the vast field of media after completing the course from USJMC. Our study programs are value-driven and industry-centric which include regular field visits and practical exposures. We have the academic team which has excellent practical based Socratic Method. Various workshops, seminars and field visits are conducted on regular basis for the overall development of the student. USJMC is known for its connection with both theoretical and practical aspects of the discipline for moulding the student’s overall personality according to the dynamic industry of media.
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