The Candidates those who have pursued Masters Degree in Mass Communication is expected to have strong conceptual and technical skills and thus they are able to choose a diversity of career options in film production, TV, radio, video and photography. This being a two-year intensive course helps the candidate to develop skills in terms of both technical and conceptual skills. These skills will be developed through both theoretical work and hands-on production work. They can contribute energetically to various media industries such as reporters, producers, camera persons, independent film makers, designers, writers, directors, teachers, scholars and editors. In order to complete this course the candidates have to clear the university examinations that are being conducted at the end of each semester. The examination consists of written papers, viva voce and internal assessments.

Advantages or benefits of Master of Arts in Mass Communication

The graduates those who consider this field as a serious art can take up the Masters Degree in Mass Communication. By pursuing this course the candidates can improve their career constantly. They can also keep a good knowledge about the current affairs that deals with both national and international issues.

Eligibility required for Master of Arts in Mass Communication

Candidates those who have completed their graduation in Social Sciences, Engineering or Medicine, Humanities, Natural Sciences and Commerce are eligible to apply for the post graduation course in Mass Communication. They should have also secured a minimum of 50 percent marks for their graduation. A Statement of Purpose needs to be submitted along with the application form. It should briefly encapsulate all the extracurricular activities they have been involved with. It will be required at the time of Interview. The students are not supposed to submit a Portfolio at this stage, but are expected to carry a Portfolio in case of selection to the interview stage.

Admission Procedure of Master of Arts in Mass Communication

Most of the institutions carry out an entrance examination so as to admit the eligible candidates for the post graduate course in Mass Communication. There will be a written test as well as interview for the aspirants those who dream of a seat in Master of Arts in Mass Communication. The written test is conducted to assess the candidate’s language abilities, aptitude, general awareness and creativity. Candidates those who have successfully cleared this test will be intimated about the interview. The candidates have to keep a portfolio and the statement of purpose which will be assessed at the time of the interview.

Higher studies after Master of Arts in Mass Communication

After completing the Post graduation in Mass Communication successfully the candidates can opt for a PhD. It enhances the graduates into a socially responsible communicator.  The candidates can use the skills in an effective manner by taking part in various commercial and non commercial endeavors.

Colleges offering Master of Arts in Mass Communication

• IIMC, New Delhi
• Symbiosis Institute of Mass Communication, Pune
• Mudra Institute of Communications, Ahmedabad
• AJ Kidwai Mass Comm Research Centre, Jamia, New Delhi
• Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media, Bangalore
• Xavier Institute of Communication, Mumbai
• Asian College of Journalism, Chennai
• Film and Television Institute of India, Pune
• Manorama School of Communication, Kottayam
• Institute of Mass Communication Film & Television Studies, Kolkata ( West Bengal )
• Academy for Photographic Excellence [APEx], New Delhi
• Academy of Broadcasting, Chandigarh
• Advertising Club, Anna Salai (Tamil Nadu)
• Aligarh Muslim University, Aligarh (Uttar Pradesh)
• Amity School of Journalism And Communication, New Delhi
• ARENA Animation, Andheri (E) (Maharashtra)
• Asian Academy of Film & Television, Noida (Uttar Pradesh)
• Banaras Hindu University : Department of Journalism & Mass Communication, Varanasi
• Bharati Vidya Bhavan’s Sardar Patel College of Communication & Management, New Delhi
• Birla Institute of Technology (Deemed University), Noida (Uttar Pradesh)
• Chennai Christian College, Chennai
• Convergence Institute of Media, Management and Information Technology Studies, Bangalore
• Delhi College of Arts & Commerce, New Delhi
• EMPI Institute of Advertising & Communication, New Delhi
• Fergusson College, Pune (Maharashtra)
• Goa University, Taleigao Plateau (Goa)
• Guru Nanak Dev University, Amritsar (Punjab)
• Indian Institute for Development in Education and Advanced Studies, Navrangpura
• Assam University, Arunachal Pradesh
• Arunachal University, Andhra Pradesh
• Acharya Nagarjuna University, Andhra University
• Telangana University, Nizamabad
• Guru Ghasidas University
• Sri Aurobindo Institute of Mass Communication, New Delhi
• Apeejay Institute of Mass Communication (AIMC), Delhi
• Wigan & Leigh College
• National Institute for Media Services, Ahmedabad
• Mudra Institute of Communications, Ahmedabad
• Kurukshetra University
• Chaudhary Devi Lal University
• Guru Jambheshwar University DDE
• Himachal Pradesh University
• University of Kashmir
• Jharkand
• Ranchi University
• Karnataka University
• Karnataka State Open University (KSOU)
• Mangalore University
• NMSM Government College, Wayanad
• Shivaji University
• Xavier Institute of Communications (XIC), Mumbai
• Mumbai University
• North Maharashtra University
• Makhanlal Chaturvedi Rashtriya Patrakarita Vishwavidyalaya
• Devi Ahilya Vishwavidyalaya
• Vikram University
• Utkal University
• Punjab University
• Punjabi University
• Punjab Agricultural University
• University of Rajasthan
• Bharathidasan University
• Alagappa University DDE
• Madurai Kamraj University
• Periyar University
• University of Madras, Chennai
• Banaras Hindu University (BHU)
• Amity University
• Banaras Hindu University
• University of Lucknow
• V B S Purvanchal University

Course Curriculum of Master of Arts in Mass Communication

First Semester (Theory Papers)

• Introduction to Mass Communication
• Introduction to Electronic Media
• Media Laws & Ethics
• Print Journalism
• Reporting, Writing, Editing (Print)
• Psychological Assessment

Second Semester (Theory Papers)

• Multimedia, Animation & Graphics
• Electronic Journalism
• Photo Journalism
• Video Editing
• Advertising & Public Relations
• Media Research

Third Semester (Theory Papers)

• Cinematography, Lighting, Set, Designing & Make up
• Media Economics
• Direction
• Script Writing for Electronic Media
• Radio Production
• Corporate Communication & Marketing

Fourth Semester

• Electronic Media Commercials
• Acting
• Elective-I
• Elective-II
• Project Work/ Dissertation

List of Elective Subjects (Any Two)

• Web Journalism
• Television Journalism
• Script Writing
• Professional Videography
• Audio Production Techniques
• Video Production

Text books on Master of Arts in Mass Communication

• The Silent Language by Edward T. Hall,Doubleday & Conpary
• The Choice of Words by U. H. Collins,Congmans
• Language in Thoughts and Action:S. I. Hayakawa,George Allen
• Language, Education and Culture:Tariq Rahman,Oxford
• Ethics and Language:Charles L. Stevenson,New Haven Yale University
• Practical Reasoning in Natural Language:Stephen N. Thomas,Prentice- Hall
• Language in the News:Roger Fowler,Routledge
• Sociolinguistics: Peter Trud Gill,Penguin Group
• Language in Society:Suzanne Romaine,Oxford Univeristy Press
• Chomsky for beginners:John Mahel,Con Books
• Language as Social Semotic:M.A.K Halliday,Edward Arnold
• The Dynamics of Mass Communication:Joseph R. Dominick
• Introduction to Mass Communication:Stamley J. Baran
• Fundamentals of Human Communication:Melvin L. Defleur Jimothy G. Plax,May Field
• Mass Communication Theory and Practice:Dr. M.A. Hijazi,A-One Publishers
• Communication Today:A. R. Khalid,The Carvan Book House
• Mass Communication Theory:Stanley J. Baran, Wardswoth
• Interpersonal Communication:Sarah Trenholm
• Media Communication:James Watson,St. Martin’s Press. NY
• The Process & effects of Mass Communication: Wilbur Schramm Donald
• F. Roberts, Press London
• Visual Media Communication:Pradeep Mandav,Authors Press
• Theories of Human Communication:Stephen W. Little John,Wardsworth
• Thomson Learning
• Interpersonal Communication:Peter Hartley,
• Living Communication:Abne M. Eisenberg,Prentice Hall
• Communication methods:Denis McQuail,Longman
• Communication Theory:Denis McQuail,Longman
• Communication:Larry L. Barker,Prentice Hall NY.
• Handbook of Communication & Emotion:Peter A. Anderson,Academic
• Understanding International Relations:Chris Brown,Palgrave
• An Introduction to International Relations:P. A. Reynolds,Longman
• International Relations:A. K. Rai,Aziz Publishers
• International Affairs:Dr. Safdar Mahmood,A. H. Publishers
• International Relations and Politics:J.C. Johari,Sterling Publishers
• Understanding International Relations:Jack E. Vincent
• The Theory ad Practice of International Relations:William Colson,Prentice
• Contemporary International Relations:Daniel S. Papp,Macmillian
• Psychological Models in International Politics:Lawrence S.

Jobs and Career after Master of Arts in Mass Communication

The modern era is witnessing an age of media revolution which is constantly supported by technology. This situation led to tremendous developments in the field of Mass Communication across India. Thus it resulted in the establishment of various media houses such as newspaper agencies, advertising firms, TV channels etc. These organizations constantly recruit specialists in Mass Media.

Employment Areas

• Advertising Agencies
• Central Information Service
• Entertainment Industry
• Newspapers
• Periodicals and Magazines
• Press information Bureau
• Publishing Houses
• Public Relations Agencies
• Radio Stations
• T.V. Channels
• Websites

Remuneration after Master of Arts in Mass Communication

The salary package of the MA Graduates depends on the type of their jobs, specialization, as well as the performance of the individual. The salary package ranges between Rs.15,000 to 25,000/- per month at the initial stage of their employment. It increases with the increase in experience.