Indian Institute of Mass Communication tops the list of institutes offering courses in Journalism in India. A number of institutes and universities also offer similar top of the line media courses for aspirants interested to pursue media and journalism as their undergraduate as well as postgraduate degrees. Careers360 gives you a consolidated list of top institutes offering media and journalism courses.
What is Journalism and Media?
Journalism involves gathering, interpretation, and presentation of news and other information of current interest. The information gathered and disseminated through various arms like print, broadcast, and collectively is known as Media. They also include radio journalism and advertising and public relations. Universities or institutes, across the country, offer media and journalism at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. Most of such institutions, both government-run and industry-driven or private, also offer one-year Post Graduate Diploma courses in various streams of journalism.
Programs and Institutes
A degree in Media and Journalism is important for aspirants of this field. The degree prepares the aspirants and hones their knowledge base and helps them gain practical skills. Prof. B. K. Kuthiala, Vice-Chancellor, Makhanlal Chaturvedi University of Journalism and Communication (MCNUJC) Bhopal said, “Today, it is all about journalism and communication. Major job opportunities are in the area of content production, both text and visual. Like any other education system, a media institute requires a variety of courses and students require a full-time degree to learn the practical aspects of the field.”
Media and Journalism Institutes list- Programme and Duration
Institute | Duration | Course |
1 Year | PG Diploma in English Journalism, Radio and TV Journalism, Advertising and PR | |
1 Year, 2 Year | Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism, M.A. Journalism from Cardiff University | |
2 Year | MA(Mass Communication) | |
1 Year | PG Diploma in Journalism and Mass Comm, Public Relations and Corporate Communication, Advertising & Marketing Communication, Film, TV & Digital Video Promotion, Mass Comm Marathi | |
1 Year | Post Graduate Diploma in Management - Communications (PGDM-C) | |
1 Year | Journalism (English Medium), Journalism (Hindi Medium), Mass Communication (English), Mass Communication (Hindi), Public Relations, Business Journalism, Industrial Relations & Personnel Mgmt, Marketing & Sales Mgmt Marketing, Advertising & Sales Mgmt, Event Management | |
1 Year, 3 Year | Three Year PG Diploma in Sound Recording and Sound Design, One Year PG Certificate Course in TV Direction, One Year PG Certificate Course in Video Editing, One Year PG Certificate Course in Sound Recording and TV Engineering | |
3 Year | Degree in Bachelor of Journalism & Mass Communication | |
1 Year, 2 year | Ph.D. (Mass Communication), M.A.(Mass Communication), M.A.(Visual Effect and Animation), M.A.(Convergent Journalism), M.A.(Development Communication), PG Diploma in Broadcast Technology, PG Diploma in Still Photography & Visual Communication | |
1 Year, 2 year | MA (Mass Communication), MA (Corporate Communication), PG Diploma in Health Communication (Innovative Project), PG Diploma in Journalism & Mass Communication | |
DU (several colleges like IP, DCAC, LSR, Kalindi, etc) | 3 Year | B.A. (Hons) Journalism (English/Hindi), Bachelor of Mass Media and Mass Communication (BMMMC) at IP College for Women |
2 Year | M.A. in Journalism and Mass Communication | |
2 Year | MA in Communication and Journalism, MA in Electronic Media, MA in Public Relations | |
Manipal School of Communication, Manipal University | 3 Years, 2 Year | Bachelor of Arts in Media and Communication, MA in Media and Communication |
3 Years, 2 Year | BA Journalism and Mass Comm, MA Journalism and Mass Comm | |
Amity School Of Communication, Amity University | 3 Years, 2 Year | B.A. (Film & Television Production), B.A. (Journalism & Mass Communication), B.A.(Mass Communication - International), MA (Advertising & Marketing Management), MA (Film & TV Production), MBA (Media Management), MA (PR & Event Management), MBA (PR & Event Management), M.A. (Journalism & Mass Communication), Ph.D. in Mass Communication |
3 Years, 2 Year | BA CEP-BA in Communication and Media; BA JPEng-Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Journalism, Psychology, English; MA in Media and Communication Studies, Ph.D.) in Media Studies, MPhil) in Media Studies | |
3 Years, 2 Year | B.A. Mass Communication, M.A. Mass Communication, M.Sc. Mass Communication, MPhil, PhD | |
2 Year | Ph.D. (Mass Communication), M.Sc. (Mass Communication) | |
1 Year | Diploma in Public Relations, Advertising, and Marketing; Diploma in Public Relations, Media and Event Management; New Media (English/Hindi); Advance Diploma in Television Production & Journalism; Diploma in Development Journalism & TV Production | |
Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism and Communication | 3 Year, 2 Year | BA, MA, BSc, MSc in Media Research, Print, Broadcast Journalism, Advertising and PR |
2 Year | M.Sc. Media and Communication Studies, M.Phil./Ph.D. Media and Communication Studies | |
2 Year | MA in Communication | |
3 Year, | Bachelor of Journalism and Mass Communication | |
3 Year, 2 Year | Bachelor of Arts (Journalism + Mass Communication), Master of Arts (Journalism + Mass Communication) | |
3 Year, 2 Year, 1 Year | BA (JMC), MA (MCJ), PG Diploma in Mass Communication | |
Industry-led diplomas | PG Diploma Journalism (English) | |
NDTV Media Institute | 1 Year | PG Diploma in Broadcast Training Programme |
Pioneer Media School | 1 Year | PG Diploma in Journalism; Television Direction & Production; Advertising & Marketing |
Calcutta Media Institute | 1 Year | Post Graduate Program In Digital Marketing & Media Management |
Manorama School of Communication | 1 Year | PG Diploma in Broadcast Journalism, PG Diploma in Journalism |
Eenadu Journalism School | 3 Year, 2 Year, 1 Year | BA Journalism and Mass Comm, MA Journalism and Mass Comm, PG Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication |
Demand for Media and Journalism Programmes
As per the industry trends, a good degree and accompanied training experience help future prospects in this field. There are Job Opportunities in Journalism and Media fields with good remuneration packages and growth opportunities.
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