Course Overview
The Journalism program covers media ethics, news reporting, multimedia storytelling, and investigative journalism. Students learn writing, editing, interviewing, and digital skills. Core topics include media law, broadcast journalism, and new media trends, preparing for various media careers.
Duration:
3 years (6 semesters)
Syllabus (Semester-wise Breakdown):
Semester 1:
Introduction to Journalism
History of Media
Mass Communication Theories
Media Law and Ethics
English Communication Skills
Introduction to Reporting
Semester 2:
News Writing and Editing
Principles of Communication
Public Relations and Corporate Communication
Indian Constitution and Media
Media and Society
Computer Applications in Media
Semester 3:
Reporting Techniques and Skills
Photojournalism
Media Management
Development Communication
Feature Writing
Media Research Techniques
Semester 4:
Broadcast Journalism (Radio & TV)
Digital Media and Online Journalism
Media Industry Trends
News Production and Anchoring
Advertising Principles
Media Criticism
Semester 5:
Investigative Journalism
Media Economics
Political Reporting
Magazine and Long-form Journalism
Global Media and Communication
Practical Training/Internship
Semester 6:
Media Project (Documentary or Major Reporting Project)
Specialized Reporting (Science, Sports, Business, etc.)
Communication for Social Change
Emerging Media Technologies
Portfolio Development and Presentation
Comprehensive Viva/Final Exam
Average Fees:
₹50,000 to ₹2,50,000 per year (depending on the institution and location)
Exams to Attend:
National Entrance Exams: Common entrance exams for journalism courses may include:
IIMC Entrance Exam (Indian Institute of Mass Communication)
XIC OET (Xavier Institute of Communications Online Entrance Test)
ACJ Entrance Exam (Asian College of Journalism)
SIMC MA (Mass Communication) Entrance Test
SET (Symbiosis Entrance Test)
Top 10 Journalism Institutions in India (Combined Ranking):
Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC), New Delhi
Asian College of Journalism, Chennai
Xavier Institute of Communications (XIC), Mumbai
Symbiosis Institute of Media and Communication, Pune
Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi
Lady Shri Ram College for Women (LSR), New Delhi
Christ University, Bengaluru
Delhi University, New Delhi (Department of Journalism)
Manorama School of Communication, Kerala
Amity School of Communication, Noida
Top 10 Journalism Institutions in Kerala:
Manorama School of Communication (MASCOM), Kottayam
Kerala Press Academy, Kochi
Department of Communication and Journalism, University of Kerala, Thiruvananthapuram
Farook College, Kozhikode
Calicut University, Malappuram
Sree Sankaracharya University of Sanskrit, Kalady
Cochin Media School, Kochi
Kannur University, Kannur
St. Teresa's College, Ernakulam
Amrita School of Arts and Sciences, Kochi