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Is MA in Mass communication and journalism & Master of mass communication and journalism same course?


Dulal Chandra Haloi 14th Aug, 2019
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snehasinha1718 Student Expert 14th Aug, 2019

Hey,

Masters or MA (Master of Arts) in Journalism and Mass Comm, are both same. It's just the degree name varies, rest the course structure, the education level, curriculum, practicals, everything remains same. After pursuing any of them you will complete your Masters level of education. Do not worry about this, select a good institute and programme for yourself. 

The curriculum for, both MA or Masters, programmes are designed to impart proficiency in all areas, incorporating the latest media industry trends. This not only includes theoretical aspects but also practical exposure through studios, newsrooms, clubs etc. Besides regular classroom teaching and practical learning, Mass Comm students also have mandatorily internships. 

Proposed Course Structure by UGC for Mass Comm students, which is to be followed by every institute/university.

First Semester: 1. Principles of Mass Communication 2. Development of Media 3. Print Media-I (Reporting and Editing) 4. Electronic Media (Radio and Television) 5. Advertising and Public Relations/Corporate Communication

Second Semester: 1. Development Communication 2. Communication Research 3. Media Law and Ethics 4. International Communication 5. Media Management

Third Semester: 1. Print Media-II 2. Radio 3. Television 4. Advertising 5. Public Relations/Corporate Communication

Fourth Semester: 1. New Media Applications 2. Inter-cultural Communication 3. Specialization 4. Dissertation 5. Attachment

Though this is the old one, but it will give you a fair idea about the curriculum- https://www.ugc.ac.in/oldpdf/modelcurriculum/masscomm.pdf 

Hope this helps. 

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14th Aug, 2019
Yes.thank you for giving me the information.But one more question-----some University say --Master of mass communication and journalism,but some say -only mass communication.I know in the field of Mass communication, journalism is included.but why the name as mass communication and journalism? What is nessesity?
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