Bachelor of Arts in Journalism is a 3 year under graduation program which focuses on the study of fundamental principles of Journalism. Aspirants who will successfully complete B.A in Journalism can go for various higher study options or else can earn a good job in the industry. By doing higher studies in the field one can improve their career prospects as well. This will improve their salary packages too.

Qualification Criteria for Higher Studies in B.A Journalism

The aspirants need to complete Bachelor of Arts in Journalism degree from any recognized Institute to apply for higher studies in any reputed University or College. They should secure more than 50% marks in the graduate level to apply for higher studies in top institutions. In some places it should be more than 60%. Certain institutions will organize special entrance tests as well.

Higher study options in Journalism after B.A

• Master of Arts in Journalism
• Master of Arts in Broadcast Journalism
• Master of Arts in Convergent Journalism
• Master of Arts in Mass Communication and Journalism
• Master of Arts in Mass Communication
• Master of Arts in Media and Communication
• Master of Arts in Photo Journalism
• Master of Arts in Public Relations
• Master of Philosophy in Journalism and Mass Communication
• Master of Science in Mass Communication
• Master of Science in Mass Communication and Journalism
• Master of Science in Mass Communication, Advertising and Journalism
• Master in Development Journalism and Mass Communication
• Master of Journalism and Mass Communication
• Master in Mass Communication, Advertising and Journalism
• Master of Arts in Hindi and Journalism
• MJMC (Journalism and Mass Communication)
• Doctor of Philosophy in Journalism and Mass Communication
• Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication
• Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism
• Post Graduate Diploma in Print Journalism
• Post Graduate Diploma in Science and Technology Journalism
• Post Graduate Diploma in Business Journalism
• Post Graduate Diploma in Defense Journalism
• Post Graduate Diploma in Oriya Journalism
• Post Graduate Diploma in Corporate Communication

Subjects covered under Higher Studies in Journalism

• Mass Communication
• Media Laws and Indian Constitution
• Editing Techniques
• Media Management
• Broadcast Journalism
• Convergent Journalism
• Photo Journalism
• Public Relations
• Business Journalism
• Defense Journalism
• Corporate Communication

Career Opportunities after Higher studies in Journalism

Aspirants who complete higher studies in Journalism can look for numerous job openings in several fields in the media industry. They can work in a lot of job profiles in this industry like

• Journalist
• Film Director
• Feature Writer
• Freelance Writer
• TV Correspondent
• Correspondent
• Cartoonist
• Photojournalist
• Editor
• Production Worker
• Producer
• Proof Reader
• Sound Engineer
• Special Correspondent
• Video Jockey (VJ)

They can work in any of the following areas:

• Advertising Agencies
• Radio Telecasting Companies
• AIR - All India Radio
• Periodicals and Magazines
• Central Information Service
• Legal Affairs Department
• TV Channels

The remuneration will depend on the chosen job profile and also on the firm in which they are working.