- Awarded by Manipal University Jaipur
- UGC-entitled degree, equivalent to an on-campus qualification
- 100% online with recorded lectures and live sessions
- Online examinations with remote proctoring
The Online MA in Journalism and Mass Communication is awarded by Manipal University Jaipur and delivered entirely online, so you study around your work rather than around a timetable. It runs for 2 years across 4 semesters.
The Journalism and Mass Communication stream is taken alongside the core MA curriculum, so you build broad management grounding first and specialise as the programme progresses.
Eligibility
Candidates must have completed 10+2+3-year bachelor's degree from a recognized university/institution or an equivalent qualification as recognized by the Association of Indian Universities. Candidates who have completed 10+2 education or graduate level education outside India must produce a certificate of equivalence issued by the Association of Indian Universities.
What you study
Course curriculum
- Fundamentals of Communication and Media
- Communication Theories & Models
- Reporting & Editing
- Introduction to New Media
- Fundamentals of Photography
- Social Structure and Current Affairs
- Broadcast Journalism
- Basics of Audio & Video Editing
- Digital Media Writing & Publishing
- Advertising Theory & Practice
- Public Relations
- Development Communication
- Political Structure & Current Affairs
- Media Laws and Ethics
- Intercultural Communication
- Media and Communication Research
- Internship
- Beats of Journalism
Fees and scholarships
Fees are charged per semester and vary by programme, with instalment options available. Because published figures change between intakes, we confirm the current fee for your programme directly - see how fees work or call +91 99806 61407.
Online MA in Journalism and Mass Communication: common questions
Is this degree valid for government jobs?
Yes, where the awarding university holds UGC entitlement for the programme. UGC-entitled online degrees are treated as equivalent to on-campus degrees for employment, including government recruitment, and for further study.
How are examinations conducted?
Online, with remote proctoring, so you can sit them from home. Timetables are published in advance each semester.
Can I study while working full time?
Yes. Lectures are recorded and available on demand, and live sessions run outside standard working hours.
When do admissions open?
There are two intakes a year. Ask an admission counsellor for the closing date of the current cycle.
Apply for the Online MA in Journalism and Mass Communication
Get the syllabus, current fee and next intake date. Call +91 99806 61407 or leave your details.
