Bachelor of journalism and mass communication is the most picked undergraduate course for all those candidates who want to make their career in media. Multiple universities in India offer this program and allot seats based on individual skills and knowledge. Mass communication and journalism encompass various types of mass media. In this blog, we are going to share a brief about the Bachelor of Journalism and Mass Communication course for students who clear their 12th.

What is included in the BA Journalism & Mass Communication course?

Bachelor of Journalism and Mass Communication is a 3-year undergraduate degree program that aims to introduce students to how industry of media works. You can explore a bunch of opportunities in publishing houses, advertising, broadcast media news and others.

Candidates who are genuinely passionate about the media and news industry can join this bachelor mass media course after completing their 12th. Candidates who have the following interests can join this course:

●        Good writing skills

●        Analytical skills

●        Having an interest in broadcasting, reporting, filmmaking, etc.

●        Deep curiosity about how a media house works

In order to apply for this course, first, you should check your eligibility. Some basic eligibility requirement to join BA Journalism & Mass Communication includes:

●        Applicant must have a degree of senior secondary education from the recognized board

●        The university might ask to submit the SOP or LOR

●        To study this program outside of India, candidates are required to clear exams like IELTS, TOEFL and other English proficiency exams

●        You must clear your 12th with 50% of the marks. Some universities conduct their entrance exam for admissions

In which areas can one get specialization?

There are some popular areas in which you can get specialization. When you opt for skills and experience in these specializations, you can open a wide door of opportunities. Those are: Public relations, event management, Journalism, advertising, digital media and broadcasting.

As we said earlier, this is the most prominent career field, so you can apply for multiple job options. Some popular jobs for which you can apply are:

●        Photojournalist

●        Filmmaker

●        Radio Jockey

●        Content Writer

●        Fashion Photographer

●        TV Correspondent

●        Photojournalist

●         News Producer/ Editor

After you complete this Bachelor Mass Media course, you can easily apply to the top companies like Star India, NDTV network, Times of India, CNBC, BBC and many more.