Careers360 Logo
ask-icon
share
    Off beat and New Programmes in Media and Communication
    • Off beat and New Programmes in Media and Communication

    Off beat and New Programmes in Media and Communication

    Team Careers360Updated on 02 Sep 2022, 01:28 PM IST

    Journalism and Media practices have evolved with time. New methods for delivering information to the audiences too have evolved and adapted. The mediums, print and television, which are now referred as traditional, are overtaken by digitalized forms like, the web, mobile, and artistic visually appealing intermediates like films, and advertising. To train young aspirants and professionals and to acquire the global new media techniques, many institutes have launched such creative programmes in Media and Communication. Careers360 guides you on some of these modern media programmes with good placement opportunities, besides the regular graduate Journalism and Mass Communication degree.

    Off beat and New Programmes in Media and Communication
    Off beat and New Programmes in Media and Communication

    Why study Off beat Media Programmes?

    The New Media and Communication programme is all about combining the fundamentals of effective communication with new techniques and technologies. It provides visually stimulating and an interactive experience; to both students and professionals.

    This area of study is becoming a specialised sector wherein students and professionals multi-task and develop multiple talents. Their learnings and roles are no longer limited to just writing for print or speaking for radio or television. Often they take photographs, shoot videos, design advertorials or produce films. This New media and communication field rely not only on verbal and visual skills but also on continuous practical learnings about the advancements in the digital media sector.

    With a demand in this sector and to fuel-up the passion in creative fields, some of the new programmes across universities are:

    Off beat Media and Communication Programmes

    S.No

    University

    Programme

    Duration

    Eligibility

    1

    Jawaharlal Nehru University

    Media in Contemporary Society (M.Phil)

    Two year

    Masters degree in Social Sciences or Humanities or Law or Cultural Studies or Media Studies with at least 5 5% marks.

    2

    WeSchool

    Post Graduate Programme in Media and entertainment

    One year

    Graduates from any stream from a recognised university

    3

    Symbiosis Institute Of Media & Communication, Pune

    MBA in Communication Management

    Two year

    Any graduate from a recognised university with 50% (45% for SC/ST) aggregate

    4

    MICA Ahmedabad

    Post Graduate Certificate Programme in Crafting Creative Communication

    One year

    Any graduate from a recognised university with 50% (45% for SC/ST) aggregate

    5

    WLCI School of Media

    Executive Diploma in Journalism / Film / PR

    One year

    Any graduate from a recognised university with 50% (45% for SC/ST) aggregate

    6

    Symbiosis School Of Photography

    Bachelor of Arts (Visual Arts and Photography)

    Three year

    Pass12th standard or equivalent from recognised university/board

    7

    WLCI School of Media

    BA in Mass Communication (Creative Media Production)

    Three year

    Pass12th standard or equivalent from recognised university/board.

    8

    Sri Aurobindo Centre for Arts & Communication

    Postgraduate Diploma in Advertising and Public Relations

    One year

    Bachelor's degree (Graduates in any discipline)

    Recruitment Trends

    As media evolves to a direct-to-consumer world, the competition rises among the disruptive companies to race and reach audiences first. Companies need candidates with a thirst for the technology and knowledge about the use of new growing mediums to expand the company’s presence in the media market. After completing their programme in New Media and Communication, they are offered various level jobs across firms like,

    • Digital Publishers

    • Integrated, Print & Broadcast Media Companies

    • Advertising Networks

    • Data Providers

    • Video, Social, Mobile companies

    • Rich Media companies

    • Media Buying Platforms

    • Productions houses

    Upcoming Media Exams
    Ongoing Dates
    JET Exam Admit Card Date

    18 Apr'26 - 25 Apr'26 (Online)

    Upcoming Dates
    ACJ Entrance Exam Application Date

    18 May'26 - 18 May'26 (Online)

    Certifications By Top Providers
    TS-1 Foundation Course In Tourism
    Via Indira Gandhi National Open University, New Delhi
    Introduction to Film Studies
    Via Indian Institute of Technology Madras
    Proficiency Course in German
    Via English and Foreign Languages University, Hyderabad
    Hospitality Industry in Tourism
    Via University of Mysore, Mysore
    Norwegian for Beginners 1
    Via Norwegian University of Science and Technology, Trondheim
    Udemy
     444 courses
    Swayam
     112 courses
    Futurelearn
     93 courses
    Edx
     91 courses
    Coursera
     71 courses
    Vskills
     61 courses
    Explore Top Universities Across Globe