Online MA in Journalism & Mass Communication
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Average Salary:₹12.0LPAEasy EMIAssured job opportunityLimited seats available!Application Closing soon for Jan 2026 BatchEMI Starts From: ₹2450/-Live Class:OnlineAverage Salary:₹12.0LPACourse Overview
Alagappa University’s Online MA in Journalism & Mass Communication is a two‑year programme for graduates aiming at careers in digital journalism, content strategy, PR, advertising and media production. The curriculum blends media theory with newsroom practices, multimedia storytelling, data journalism, media ethics and communication research. Delivered online by a UGC‑recognized university, it offers live/recorded sessions, labs and project‑based evaluations suitable for working professionals. Students explore emerging areas such as social media analytics, podcasting, mobile journalism and brand communications. The programme prepares graduates for roles in reporting, editing, content marketing, PR, media analytics and creative production across digital‑first organisations.
Course Highlights
- Multimedia Storytelling: Plan and produce text, audio, video and interactive pieces
- Newsroom Practices: Reporting, editing, verification and editorial workflows
- Media Law & Ethics: Legal frameworks, codes and responsible communication
- Digital Strategy: Social media, SEO, audience growth and analytics
- Data & Solutions Journalism: Use datasets and tools for investigative stories
- Advertising & PR: Brand narratives, campaigns and stakeholder engagement
- Research Methods: Quant/qual designs for communication studies
- Portfolio & Projects: Build industry-ready work samples across platforms
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Benefits
Advanced media skills Gain hands-on capability in digital reporting, video/audio production and data storytelling
Career mobility Qualify for roles in newsrooms, digital agencies, podcasts, PR and content marketing
Tech-enabled learning Use modern tools for editing, analytics, CMS and mobile journalism workflows
Placement leverage Showcase a curated portfolio and receive guidance for internships and job applications
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Eligibility
- »Bachelor’s degree (any discipline) from a recognised university
- » Suitable for early‑career media professionals and career switchers
- » Admissions per university norms; portfolio not mandatory though encouraged
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Course Syllabus
| S.No | Credit | Subject |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | NAMAJ101 | Introduction to Mass Communication |
| 2 | NAMAJ102 | Reporting & Writing |
| 3 | NAMAJ103 | Editing & Visual Design |
| 4 | NAMAJ104 | Media Laws & Ethics |
| 5 | NAMAJ105 | Research Methods in Communication |
| S.No | Credit | Subject |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | NAMAJ201 | Digital Journalism & MOJO |
| 2 | NAMAJ202 | Audio/Video Production |
| 3 | NAMAJ203 | Data Journalism |
| 4 | NAMAJ204 | Public Relations & Corporate Comm |
| 5 | NAMAJ205 | Advertising & Brand Communication |
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