Manipal Online MA in Journalism & Mass Communication

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Course Overview

Manipal University’s Online MA in Journalism & Mass Communication is a 2‑year programme preparing storytellers for newsrooms, digital media and corporate communication. Learners build reporting and writing skills, audio‑visual production, digital publishing, media research, and media law & ethics, with hands‑on practice in photography, editing and new‑media formats. Delivered fully online by MUJ (NAAC A+, UGC‑approved), the programme offers flexibility for working professionals through live classes and recordings. Graduates can pursue roles in journalism, content strategy, PR, social media, broadcast production and corporate communications across industries.

Course Highlights

Reporting & writing: Master news gathering, editing and multiplatform storytelling
Digital production: Practice video, audio and photo workflows end‑to‑end
Media law & ethics: Understand regulations, ethics and responsible journalism
PR & corporate comms: Learn campaigns, crisis comms and stakeholder engagement
New‑media skills: Explore social, mobile, and data‑driven storytelling
Research methods: Conduct media research and audience analysis
Portfolio development: Build a showcase of published work and productions
Career guidance: Mentoring, resume reviews and interview preparation

Course

Benefits

Hands‑on learning Create articles, videos and podcasts using professional workflows and feedback.

Career versatility Qualify for newsroom, digital, PR and brand‑content roles.

Ethical foundations Ground your practice in media law, norms and responsible reporting.

Placement assistance Access guidance, job fairs and industry interactions to launch your career.

CourseConnect Benefits

What additional you get from CourseConnect

Mock Interview➔
Resume Building➔
Alumni Network➔
Career Guidance➔

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Eligibility

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Bachelor’s degree (10+2+3) in any discipline with minimum 50% marks
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Working professionals and freshers can apply
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Admission via merit screening; bridge modules for non‑media backgrounds where needed

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Course

Fees

Total 2 semester

INR 40,000 / Semester

*Fees may vary kindly check the actual fee with our counsellor

Full course fee

INR 80,000

*Inclusive of all taxes

EMI starting at

INR 3,333 / Month

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Course Syllabus

S.No	Credit	Subject
1	MMJMC101	Introduction to Journalism & Communication
2	MMJMC102	Reporting & News Writing
3	MMJMC103	Photography & Visual Storytelling
4	MMJMC104	Editing for Print & Digital
5	MMJMC105	Media, Society & Culture

S.No	Credit	Subject
1	MMJMC201	Broadcast Journalism – Radio & TV
2	MMJMC202	Digital Publishing & Web Production
3	MMJMC203	Script & Screenwriting
4	MMJMC204	Media Law & Ethics
5	MMJMC205	Research Methods in Media