M.A in Mass Communication About

MA  Mass Communication is a Postgraduate Mass Communication course. The total duration of this course is 2 years and it is divided into 4 semesters. The subjects included in this course are communication research, development communication, development of media, interactive communication skills, media law and ethics etc.

The basic eligibility to pursue MA Mass Communication requires a candidate must hold a Bachelor’s degree in any stream (preferably in mass communication).

The colleges offering Ma Mass Communication grant admission on the basis of entrance examination conducted by the respective colleges and universities. Post that the candidates have to go through a Group Discussion round and a Personal Interview round, depending on the college they might choose.

Eligibility Criteria of M.A. in Mass Communication

Following are some of the mandatory  MA  Mass Communication eligibility requirements to be fulfilled:

The basic eligibility to get admission in the course is to  hold a bachelor's degree in any stream from a recognized university.

The candidate should have scored 50 % marks in aggregate at graduation level.

The candidates have to qualify the entrance examination conducted by the particular university and college.

After entrance examination the candidates have to clear the second round i.e., generally based on group discussion.

After clearing GD round, candidates have to face a personal interview, and only after clearing GD + PI round the candidates can take admission in this course.

Why Study MA Mass Communication

Before taking any course, a question is usually arising in the mind of the student i.e., why he/she should do this course. So, here are some benefits of this course

MA Mass Communication is one of those courses after which students can make a career in the field of media and cinema.

Students doing this course can work as an anchor, reporter, script writer, camera person, actor, director etc.

Mass communication is a very popular course at the present time, it is also called mass media or mass communication. Under this course you will get knowledge about film, newspaper, event management, marketing etc.

The course will help you with a lot of things like improving your communication skills, letting you know how to communicate in a professional environment, how to write articles, how to be a better communicator, etc.

While pursuing his degree you will learn about different industries like advertising and media in it.

You can easily grab public relations jobs or media related jobs after this degree.

Admission Process of M.A. in Mass Communication

Some rare universities and colleges admit students on the basis of marks obtained in bachelor’s degree.The aspirants have to fill the application form to grant admission in the course of their choice.

Candidates should carry some documents at the time of merit based admission to the course and some of the are:

Proof of passing minimum required qualification for the course (Marksheets).

Proof of entitlement for a particular reservation category (SC/ST/OBC certificate).

High school/secondary school certificate for age proof.

Transfer certificate/Migration certificate.

Character certificate.

Two passport size photographs for identity cards.

Medical fitness certificate.

MA  Mass Communication colleges conduct entrance tests to offer admission to the course. Following are the steps of the same

STEP 1- Fill the entrance exam’s application form in online mode on the official website of the entrance exam conducting body.

STEP 2- Download your admit card by visiting the official website of the particular college.

STEP 3- Appear in the entrance exam.

STEP 4- Then wait for the declaration of the result of the entrance exam.

STEP 5- Appear for Group Discussion/Interview round.

STEP 6- Complete the verification process and gain enrolment to the course.

Syllabus of of M.A. in Mass Communication

SEMESTER 1

Principles of Mass Communication

Development of Media

Print Media - I (Reporting and Editing)

Electronic Media - I (Radio & Television)

Practical

SEMESTER 2

Development Communication

Communication Research

Media Management & Media Laws

International Communication

Practical

SEMESTER 3

Print Media – II (Reporting & Editing)

Electronic Media – II (Radio & Television)

Advertising or Ecology and Environment of India

Advertising or Ecology and Environment of India

Practical

SEMESTER 4

New Media Applications

InterCultural Communication

Project (Specialization Paper)

Environmental Communication

Practical

Future Scope of  MA Mass Communication

In today’s time, mass communication is the most preferred career of students as the glow of the media has impressed everyone. Therefore, after this course, you can pursue a career in film industry, TV news channels and newspaper in the fields of cameraman, film director, etc. Apart from this, the doors of employment remain open for mass communication students in the advertising industry as well

At present there are many excellent career options in the field of mass communication, the way of getting into films is also cleared through mass communication courses.If you want to become a director or video editor in the film industry or a film script writer, cinematography, you can also look for a career in the film industry after mass communication.

Lastly, you can also go ahead with your further studies by pursuing a PhD or you can go with an MBA degree, if you are interested in exploring the business world.