SCHOOL OF JOURNALISM & NEW MEDIA STUDIES (SOJNMS)

MA (JOURNALISM & MASS COMMUNICATION)

The aim of the Master’s Degree in Journalism & Mass Communication is to develop skilled human
resource in media and communication with a holistic appreciation of media as a tool for change and
development. The programme will help the learner to develop competencies and professional skills
to avail employment opportunities in media sectors. It will upgrade the knowledge and skills of
those who are working in media organizations without a formal training.

Eligibility
The learners should have Bachelors Degree in any discipline. They should have access to
computers, Internet and basic knowledge of word processing (for creating word documents and
communicating through the Internet for sending and receiving mails, browsing sites etc.).

Programme Duration
The duration of the programme is two years and it can be completed in five years.

Medium of Instruction
The programme is initially offered in English medium. The material will be translated in Hindi and
the programme will be later offered in Hindi medium also.

Fee
Rs 25,000/ (for both years; payable in two installments of Rs 12,500/ per year)

Programme Details
The MA (JMC) programme is modular in nature in which to earn 64 credits, the learner will have to
complete 32 credits each year. There is a provision for lateral exit for those who do not wish to
continue after one year and such students shall be awarded Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism &
Mass Communication. Credit transfer will be allowed to those who have completed similar courses
from other recognized institutions, as per University norms for lateral entry. The distribution of
courses is as given below:

MA- I year Credits - 32

Course Code Title of the Course Credits
MJM-020 Introduction to Journalism & Mass Communication 4
MJM-021 Reporting Techniques 4
MJM-022 Writing and Editing for Print Media 4
MJM-023 Broadcast and Online Journalism 4
MJM-024 Media and Society 4
MJM-025 Media Ethics and Laws 4
MJML-020 Practical: Print & Online 4
MJML-021 Practical: Audiovisual 4
MA II year Credits - 32
MJM-026 Print Media 4
MJM-027 Electronic Media 4
MJM-028 Digital Media 4
MJM-029 Advertising & Public Relations 4
MJM-030 Communication and Media Studies 4
MJM-031 Communication Research Methods 4
MJML-022 Practical (Research Methodology) 4
MJMP-020 Major Project Work 4
Programme Coordinator: Dr. Kiron Bansal : kbansal@ignou.ac.in: Ph 011-29571604