M.A JOURNALISM & MASS COMMUNICATION
Application status
Open
Duration
2 years
Study mode
Full-time
Entry Requirements
Any graduate with 50% marks in the aggregate of all subjects including languages is eligible
Overview
MA Journalism & Mass Communication
The MA in Journalism & Mass Communication program at Garden City University aims to equip its students with observation skills on contemporary affairs. This course is designed to imbue the students with a deeper perception of journalism and communication aspects.
At GCU, this course leverages innovative learning platforms; bridges the gap between students and the corporate world with its interactive sessions. The syllabus is crafted such that the students choosing this course at GCU can pursue research in Media Studies. With the provision of a high degree of flexibility, this course allows its students to choose the credit system and additional language papers.
GCU’s graduates become fully proficient at studying and drawing inferences from contemporary literary issues by the end of this course. This course incorporates a blend of rational theory and practical aspects to infuse students with the ability to perceive, ideate, and perform language analysis. By enrolling in this course, students at GCU can emerge as adept reporters, editors, advertising creative heads, communications heads, corporate communication heads, and PROs in the future.
Key Benefits
- “Joy of Learning” is the principle guiding strategy for all courses at GCU.
- To make students acquainted with the advancements in the area of extant fundamental ideas by adopting Core Course Curriculum Consensus (4’Cs) which aids for the practice of critical reading, analytical reasoning, and debate which are the basic forms of language analysis.
- To enable students to construct their career options from a plethora of specialised courses featuring the whole journalism genres, contemporary thought, and culture. In GCU we help the student to escalate their knowledge of their chosen areas of studies.
- WTo train and prepare our students in the skill sets necessary for research & extension, both within and outside the academic arena.
- GCU employs the “ARM” pedagogy method which fuels ambition in the student, provides ample resources to excel and continuous mentoring for the students to achieve their goal.
Entry Requirements
Any graduate with 50% marks in the aggregate of all subjects including languages is eligible.
Fee structure for the Academic year 2023-24
Domestic / NRI Fee Structure
Programmes
M.A Journalism & Mass Communication
Course Duration
2 years
1st Instalment
INR 30,000
3 Subsequent Instalments
INR 60,000
International Fee Structure
Programmes
M.A Journalism & Mass Communication
Course Duration
2 years
1st Instalment
$ 500
3 Subsequent Instalments
$ 1000
OTHER FEES
CAUTION DEPOSIT : Rs. 5000/- to be paid by all the students. (Rs. 3000/- will be refunded after successful completion of the course and Rs. 2000/- would be retained towards registration fees for life time Alumni Association Membership)
EXAMINATION FEES PER SEMESTER
UG Programs: Rs.3000/-, PG Programs: Rs.3500/-, Research Programs: Rs.5500/-, Diploma Programs: Rs.3000/-, Engineering : Rs. 3500/-
Semester 1
- PRINCIPLES OF COMMUNICATION
- INTRODUCTION TO JOURNALISM
- INTRODUCTION TO ELECTRONIC MEDIA
- REPORTING & EDITING
- LAB JOURNAL PRODUCTION
- FUNDAMENTALS OF PHOTOGRAPHY
- PRESENTATION SKILLS FOR BROADCAST MEDIA
Semester 2
- MEDIA MANAGEMENT & ENTREPRENEURSHIP
- DEVELOPMENT COMMUNICATION
- ADVERTISING: PRINCIPLES & PRACTICES
- INTERNATIONAL COMMUNICATION
- NEW MEDIA
- RADIO JOURNALISM
- BUSINESS JOURNALISM
Semester 3
- MEDIA RESEARCH METHODS
- PR AND CORPORATE COMMUNICATION
- TV JOURNALISM
- TV PRODUCTION
- FILM STUDIES
- MEDIA RESEARCH LAB (MINOR PROJECT)
Semester 4
- EVENT MANAGEMENT
- FILM STUDIES
- TV, DOCUMENTARY& NEWS PRODUCTION
- DISSERTATION
- WEB DESIGNING AND / E-PORTFOLIO PREPARATION
- WEB DESIGNING AND / E-PORTFOLIO PREPARATION
Programme Prospects are as follows
The students can be recruited into various positions such as Media reporters, PR representatives, Guest relation executives, Project managers, Digital marketers, Content developers, Blog writers, Film editors, Media technical supporters.
Educational route
The students should have the enthusiasm for scholastic activities such as rational reading & writing practices, media research, analytical reasoning capability, communicative approach and they should show interest in a compact module structure.
Community route
The students are expected to participate in various academic and also in community-based programs, making the most of the opportunities available to you.
Composite route
You are encouraged to be active in varied extra-curricular activities and enjoy participation in areas such as sport, traveling, outdoor activities and community work.
Co-culture route
Although we do not require applicants to have been in paid or voluntary employment, we welcome applications from those who can manifest assiduity and propensity to prioritise by being employed in assignments alongside their studies.
Students Speak
Why I Chose GCU
FAQ
Garden City University is a 28-year-old institution and INTERDISCIPLINARY in nature. The University has eight Schools under it offering courses from Diploma to Bachelor to Post graduation to PhD. The university has students from 81 different countries and every state and union territory in India. The University has the unique mix of Arts, Science and Management Education offered with Technology as the base. Be it Media studies, Life Sciences or Hotel Management, the emphasis is on practical education with the aid of technology tools to enhance learning and equip a student to work in the industry. Not to mention GCU has the credit of awarding graduation certification to 28 Colonels of the Indian Army attached to the Corps of Military Police.
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The student goes online, fills the application with required details and files the same online for registering for the programme of choice. This will be accompanied by paying a registration fee as mentioned in the application form.
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Once the registration process is completed, the admissions department shall communicate on further documents required and fee to be paid for the programme of choice.
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