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Master of Arts in Journalism & Mass Communication (MA JMC)
UGC-entitled
NAAC A+ accredited
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Duration
24 months
Work Experience
No experience required
Fee (All inclusive)
INR 32,500per semester
INR 1,30,000 (Course fee)
EMI starting INR 5,417/month*
Free access to paid Coursera content
Last date of admission : June 7
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Limited seats available!
This online MA in Journalism and Mass Communication from Manipal University Jaipur (MUJ) is designed to create changemakers and leaders in the field of media and journalism. The program focuses on skill enhancement courses that will give learners hands-on experience in writing for new media, script & screenwriting, digital publishing, photography, audio-visual editing, mobile editing software, and more. Master news & reporting, broadcast journalism, digital media marketing, the art of storytelling, film appreciation, media law & ethics, and much more, without pausing your work and other commitments.
Rankings & accreditations
Rajasthan's 1st NAAC A+ Accredited University
AICTE Approved Programs
UGC-entitled Online Degrees Equivalent to Campus Degree
Globally Recognized Online Degrees
Member of ACU
International Credential Assessment Service of Canada
International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)
Zambia Qualifications Authority
Program benefits
Become a future-ready journalist
Build key journalism skills like digital literacy, audio-video editing, script-writing, research, and reporting through subjects such as media language, digital publishing, fundamentals of photography, development communication, and broadcast journalism.
Choose career-oriented learning paths
Acquire knowledge & skills that align with your career aspirations and interests. Learn print, audio, AV production, & website management and gain exposure to different beats such as social, political, cultural, business, sports, and science beat.
Cross-industry contacts & alumni access
Establish connections with diverse peers, industry experts, and other reputed media professionals through professional networking to advance your career in the industry. Get access to Manipal University Jaipur’s strong alumni network.
Keep up with media trends
Stay on top of the latest developments in the media industry and get a competitive edge over others by attending webinars by experienced industry professionals.
Fully online experience
Benefit from a 100% online experience with zero compromise on quality through online enrollment, orientation, classes, assignments, projects, examinations, and placement. Get assistance from dedicated course mentors and 24×7 student support.
Placement assistance
Resume & LinkedIn profile building workshops
Create impactful profiles with the help of our resume and LinkedIn profile building workshops and increase your chances of securing interviews for relevant job roles.
Alumni interactions during & after program
Interact and receive first-hand information & guidance from alumni during and after the program.
Career advisory & counselling by industry experts
Make informed decisions while choosing your career path by gaining valuable insights on various career opportunities from our expert career counsellors.
Industry-readiness sessions
Familiarize yourself with industry trends, organizational expectations, and recruiter behavior to develop relevant skills and become job ready.
Virtual placement drives
E-connect with potential employers and explore job opportunities in a convenient & efficient manner, while reaping the same benefits as an on-campus recruitment drive.
Employability skill assessment & enhancement
Identify your strengths & weaknesses through skill assessments and build competencies to improve your employability quotient.
3000+ job opportunities created annually
Make your job search easier and faster by accessing a large pool of job opportunities and applying to jobs that match your qualification, interests, and skillsets.
Program curriculum
24 months | 4 semesters
Semester 1
Starting with the basics of language, social structure, and current affairs considered the foundation for journalism, you will explore the development of media, learn the fundamentals of photography, and concepts of news and reporting, with audio and video communication.
Semester 2
This semester will expose you to concepts in-depth about the working of mainstream media like media language, digital publishing, public relations, broadcast journalism, and media laws and ethics. You will also get an overview about political structure and development communication.
Semester 3
Get ready to learn all about new media, intercultural communication, and mobile editing software. You can opt for electives with different vertices of communication, digital marketing, advertising practice, and beats of journalism. After communication research, you will do a minor specialization in strategic/health/educational/corporate communication, data journalism. This will be followed by internship evaluation.
Semester 4
In your last semester, you will get a grip on screen/script writing, audio-visual editing, film appreciation, and do a three-layered major specialization: medium-wise (print/audio/AV production and website management), language-wise, and beat-wise (social, political, cultural, business, sports, and science). Your dissertation needs to be submitted to conclude your program.
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Fee & scholarships
Our flexi-payment options allow students to pay fees in hassle-free installments.
Full course fee(Four Semesters)
INR 1,30,000
Inclusive of all taxes
EACH SEMESTER
INR 32,500
EMI STARTING
INR 5,417/month*
*Terms & conditions apply
Avail easy financing options
With our no-cost EMIs, we let your learning take the spotlight without the stress of financing.
Get attractive scholarships
Exclusive scholarships designed for defense personnel, government employees, differently-abled people & meritorious students.
Admission process
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Fill in your educational & work experience-related details.
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Pay the admission fee for the first semester/year or full program.
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Learner experience
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Working in the education sector & social development sector for 5-6 years, I came across a tribal village in Telangana and I really wanted to capture their stories. But I didn’t have the right skills, attitude and mindset to capture them. This is where Manipal University Jaipur is empowering me with an online MA JMC degree. I’m able to leverage maximum out of this platform.
Read MoreRomilaOnline MA JMC -
During the pandemic, I was skeptical about taking up an on-campus degree. So, I chose to pursue my masters in journalism in the online mode. From live classes to faculty members, I have had a great experience with MUJ so far. I hope to pursue my dream media career after this program.
Read MoreKanchan GiriOnline MA JMC -
I have been working as a lab technician in Manipal University Jaipur for 8 years, I have good technical skills like video recording and editing. However, I wanted to improve my knowledge, so I decided to pursue an online MA JMC. I want to pursue my PhD after this online program, and I also hope to become a news anchor one day.
Read MoreAshok SharmaOnline MA JMC
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Globally recognized and widely accepted by governments and organizations, the online degrees offered by Manipal University Jaipur are at par with on-campus degrees and open doors to better professional opportunities.
