Scope of Journalism

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Journalism is a field that is worth working. It is one of the most prestigious careers one can get today. As one might be aware the tools of Communication and Technology are television, the printed media and radio. The internet is a more recent addition to this list. A lot of students are getting attracted to this field nowadays. This is mostly due to the fact that a career in journalism can be challenging as well as highly rewarding.

Many Indian colleges offer students with journalism course at the graduate and postgraduate levels. Certification courses are also available. These courses are available in English, Hindi and other Indian languages.

Institutes in India that offer courses in journalism

These are a few best institutions in our country that offer courses in journalism and mass communication:

  • 9.9 School of Convergence
  • Banaras Hindu University
  • Chennai University
  • Jamia Millia Islamia
  • Kashi Vidyapeeth
  • Kurukshetra University
  • Pune University
  • Rabindra Bharati University
  • Ravi Shankar University, Raipur 492010
  • The Indian Institute of Journalism & New Media (IIJNM)
  • University of Calcutta, Senate House
  • University of Delhi
  • University of Mumbai

Courses offered in Journalism

These are the courses offered in Journalism:

  • B.A. Journalism
  • B.A. Mass Communication and Journalism
  • Bachelor in Journalism and Mass Communication in Hindi
  • Bachelor of Journalism
  • Bachelor of Journalism and Mass Communication

Certificate Course in Journalism

  • Certificate Course in Mass Communication and Journalism

Diploma in Journalism

  • Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication
  • Diploma in TV Journalism and Presentation

Postgraduation in Journalism

  • M.A. Journalism
  • M.A. Journalism and Mass Communication
  • M.Phil in Journalism
  • M.Sc. Mass Communication and Journalism
  • Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism
  • Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication

Personal Attributes

Those who are interested in a career in the field of journalism must be completely confident and should have a good personality. It is also needed by them to have the capability to write and present correctly. In addition to this, an inquisitive mind and good communication skills will be most beneficial for them. Awareness about the present and a sincere interest towards current affairs is necessary as well.

Career opportunities available for journalism in India

Students stand the chance of getting jobs with news channels such as NDTV, Discovery, BBC and the CNN and with leading newspapers such as The Times of India, the Indian Express and The Economic Times. There are also chances that they might get paid internship in these organisations. The initial salary for trainees will be as much as Rs. 3,500-Rs. 5,000. A reporter can expect around Rs. 6,500 - Rs.10, 500. Those who are employed at the post of editors will get approximately Rs. 7500 - Rs. 12 000.

 
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21 Responses to “Scope of Journalism”

  1. 21
    harithamadhavan:

    I AM A GRADUATION STUDENT .. I AM INTERESTING IN JOURNALISUM … PLZ FORWARD JOURNALISUM DETAILS MY MAIL ID…

  2. 20
    Maribel Olaer Reponte:

    can i enroll myself on that school to be a better journalist and mass communication?

  3. 19
    Neha Shukla:

    In B.J.M.C course are collage is importan????

  4. 18
    sanat patwardhan:

    Can i do Journalism course in sports after my post graduation??
    Is there any college in Pune for sports journalism course??
    what should i do for Sports Journalism? what about its scope?
    what kind of job a person can get after getting master Degree in Sports Journalism??

  5. 17
    sonam santani:

    after doing this journalism course what is the benefit..

  6. 16
    Ankit verma:

    I have completed 3 years engineering diploma in electronics & communication..is there any scope for me in journalism…? And suggest me about its various cources and fee structer.

  7. 15
    Priyodutt sharma:

    right nw i m pursuing bachelor of mass comm. i m in final year.i have only fifty percent marks.and i want to do msc in journalism from govt university.because i belong to poor family….what i should do?i also want to do job with my study.plz tell me…..

  8. 14
    Jebin baby:

    Which is the qualification of m.a journilsam mass communication?

  9. 13
    Manasvi Patel:

    i have done IBDP as my higher secondary education, will having qualified from this board give me any benefits?

  10. 12
    kumud ranjan jha:

    what kind of job a person can get after completing BACHELOR OF JOURNALISM ?

  11. 11
    Hansa Bhatia:

    I have done Post Graution in Accounatcny & Business Statistics and Business Administration , now i have interest in New Reader on Television or Radio, i would like to know how can I beocme a News Reader. Related course (duration and fees)

  12. 10
    Tharun Jose:

    i am interested in journalism as my post graduate course after doing my btech which i am pursuing now.Please let me known about the pay scale of a journalist.Also will i have better opportunities if i again do another MBA in media management.

  13. 9
    dayananda:

    one Journalism person how long to highest rich to goal & how much mags imam earn to money per month

  14. 8
    mounica:

    i completed my 12th standred and i am intrested in journalism
    can u please say about the main fields in mass communications and the requried details for the courses
    please send the details

  15. 7
    Jirah May A. Millano:

    I would like to know what is the scope of Journalism?

  16. 6
    Shivang Vashist:

    what should i do for Sports Journalism? what about its scope?

  17. 5
    shamaila:

    I AM AN ENGINEERING STUDENT BUT I DON’T HAVE INTEREST IN IT.THEREFORE I WANT TO STUDY SOMETHING INTERESTING ON THE BASIS OF MY 12th RESULT.I GOT 74% IN 12th FROM SCIENCE STREAM.

  18. 4
    Pranshu:

    Is there a scope in journalism field for an IT engineer?
    Can i do pg in journalism?

  19. 3
    Chinchu:

    i am good at writing than to speak. am i fit to opt journalism?

  20. 2
    barbie:

    can an engineer make her career in journalism?

  21. 1
    gaurav kumar:

    can an engineer make his career in journalism?