Mass Communication is a means of communication by which information are spread to large part of population by way of media such as books, newspapers, magazines, recordings, radio, television, internet and so on. The Mass Communication graduates in their career play an important role in the nation as to make everyone know about the day to day happenings and have to deal with some valuable information. In India there is a vast scope for higher studies in the field of Mass Communication. Each year, the number of students joining the Mass Communication courses is tremendously increasing due to its wide scope and hence the colleges providing the Mass Communication courses are also increasing.

Qualification Criteria for Higher Studies after Bachelor of Mass Communication

For pursuing, a master’s degree and post graduate diploma courses in the allied fields of mass communication, the aspirant should have successfully completed his bachelor degree or equivalent with a minimum aggregate of 45% from any recognized institutes. For the doctoral programmes, a master’s degree in the allied field is an essential requisite.

Higher study options after Bachelor of Mass Communication

• Master of Arts in Media Studies and Production
• Master of Arts in Advertising & Marketing Management
• Master of Arts in Advertising & Public Relations
• Master of Arts in Advertising and Design
• Master of Arts in Broadcast Journalism
• Master of Arts in Communication
• Master of Arts in Communication, Culture & Media
• Master of Arts in Convergent Journalism
• Master of Arts in Film & TV Production
• Master of Arts in Hindi and journalism
• Master of Arts in 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 Arts in Vyavasayic Hindi (Patrakarita evam Jansanchar)
• Master of Business Administration in Public Relations
• Master in Mass Communication & Multimedia Production
• Master of Philosophy in Journalism and Mass Communication
• Master of Science in Mass Communication
• Master of Science in Visual Communication
• Master of Technology in Advanced Communication Systems
• Master in Communication Studies
• Master in Development Journalism & Electronic Communication
• Master of Journalism and Mass Communication
• Master of Mass Communication
• Master of Mass Communication, Advertising & Journalism
• Master in Journalism & Mass Communication
• Master of Mass Media
• Master of Science in Mass Communication, Advertising and Journalism
• Doctor of Philosophy in Film and Mass Communication
• Doctor of Philosophy in Film and Mass Communication
• Doctor of Philosophy in Journalism and Mass Communication

In addition to these, there are also various diploma and certificate courses that can be pursued by the bachelor of Mass Communication holders. Among them, some are listed below.

• Advanced Post Graduate Diploma in Events Management
• Advanced Post Graduate Diploma in Mass Media
• Advanced Program in Digital Film Making
• Post Graduate Diploma in Mass Communication
• Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication
• Post Graduate Diploma in Writing Mass Media in Telugu
• Post Graduate Diploma Course in Editing
• Post Graduate Diploma in Advertising
• Post Graduate Diploma in Broadcast Journalism (TV & Radio)
• Post Graduate Diploma in Broadcast Technology
• Post Graduate Diploma in Communication and Media
• Post Graduate Diploma in Corporate Communication
• Post Graduate Diploma in Criminal Justice (PGDCJ)
• Post Graduate Diploma in Defence Journalism
• Post Graduate Diploma in Development Communication
• Post Graduate Diploma in Film & Video Communication
• Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism
• Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism
• Post Graduate Diploma in Mass Communication, Advertisement & Journalism
• Post Graduate Diploma in Mass Media & Creative Writing (Hindi)
• Post Graduate Diploma in Oriya Journalism
• Post Graduate Diploma in Post Production (Editing)
• Post Graduate Diploma in Print Journalism (English / Hindi)
• Post Graduate Diploma in Science and Technology Journalism
• Post Graduate Diploma in T.V Journalism (Hindi)
• Post Graduate Diploma in Urdu Mass Media
• Post-Graduate Diploma in Business Journalism (PGDBJ)
• Post-Graduate Diploma in Radio Programme Production (PGDRPP)
• Certificate Courses in Television Anchoring, New s Reading & Radio Jockeying
• Certificate Courses in Video Editing & Sound Recording
• Certificate Course in Acting and Dubbing Techniques for Radio & Television
• Certificate Course in Acting Foundation
• Certificate Course in Camera & Lighting Technique
• Certificate Course in Direction/Production & T.V. Journalism
• Certificate Course in Journalism
• Certificate Course in Journalism & Creative Writing
• Certificate Course in Journalism & Mass Communication
• Certificate Course in Journalism & Mass Media
• Certificate Course in Mass Communication and Video Production
• Certificate Course in Non Linear Editing
• Certificate Course in Professional Video Editing with Final Cut Production
• Certificate Course in Radio Jockeying
• Certificate Course in Reporting for Newspapers and Television
• Certificate Course in Screen Writing & Film Making Course
• Certificate Course in Sound Engineering
• Certificate Course in Video Production
• Certificate in Community Radio (CCR)
• Certificate in Creative Media Arts-Digital Sound (CCMA)
• Certificate in Science & Sports Journalism
• Post Graduate Certificate Course in Video Editing

Subjects covered under Higher Studies after Bachelor of Mass Communication

Some of the main topics covered during the higher studies in Mass Communication and allied fields includes Advertising & Corporate Communication, Communication Research, Development Communication, Electronic Media (Radio and Television), Development of Media, Inter Cultural Communication, Human Communication, International Communication, Media Law Ethics, Print Media (Reporting and Editing), Media Writing, Principles of Mass Communication, Public Relations, Media Research, Media Management, Media Productions, Production Portfolio, New Media Technology, Media of Mass Communication, Principles of Reporting, Advanced Editing Techniques, Information Technology for Communication and Mass Media, Public Relations and Corporate Communication, Principles and Characteristics of Radio and Television, Communication Research Methods, Economic Journalism, Broadcasting - Production Techniques, Advertising Communication, Advanced Communication Theories, Developmental Communication, Communication Policy Management, International Communication, Mass Communication Law s and Ethics and so on.

Career Opportunities after Higher studies in Mass Communication

After the successful completion of higher studies in the area of Mass Communication, the aspirants have a wide scope for securing a job. They can easily secure a job in either government organization or in private sector companies. They can also look for a job abroad. One can earn an attractive job profile in various fields such as journalism, public relations, cinematography, advertising, publishing, research, radio, television, corporate world, entertainment industry, media industry. With ones qualification, experience and skill, the profile and pay scale may vary.