B.A. (Journalism & Mass Communication)

Program Code 10798

Campus Noida

Institute Amity School of Communication

University Amity University Uttar Pradesh

Eligibility Pass in Class XII or equivalent from ...

Duration 3 Years

Selection Process Personal Interview

  • Program Fee (Rs. in Lacs)
  • 1st Year Non Sponsored Semester 1.555
  • 1st Year Sponsored Semester Fee 2.335
Admission Not open

Course Structure

1st Year

Semester 1

  • Introduction to Basic Concepts of Sociology [Discipline II (Major II) / Minor Stream (Sociology ) ]
  • Population and Society [Discipline II (Major II) / Minor Stream (Sociology ) ]
  • Indian National Movement & Constitution of India [Discipline II (Major II) / Minor Stream (Political Science ) ]
  • Nationalism in India [Discipline II (Major II) / Minor Stream (Political Science ) ]
  • International Relations: Concepts and Theories [Discipline II (Major II) / Minor Stream (International Relations ) ]
  • Non-State Actors and International Relations [Discipline II (Major II) / Minor Stream (International Relations ) ]
  • Communication and Mass Media [Discipline I (Major I) / Major (Core) (Journalism & Mass Communication ) ]
  • State and Politics [Discipline I (Major I) / Major (Core) (Journalism & Mass Communication ) ]
  • Fundamentals of Environmental Studies [Co-curricular Courses]
  • Communication Skills - I [Communication Skills]
  • Foreign Business Language
  • Open Elective Courses
  • Outdoor Activity Based Courses

Semester 2

  • Society in India: Structure, Organization & Change [Discipline II (Major II) / Minor Stream (Sociology ) ]
  • Political Theory & Concepts [Discipline II (Major II) / Minor Stream (Political Science ) ]
  • Issues & Trends in India's Foreign Policy [Discipline II (Major II) / Minor Stream (International Relations ) ]
  • Print Media: Reporting, Editing and Production [Discipline I (Major I) / Major (Core) (Journalism & Mass Communication ) ]
  • Writing for Print [Discipline I (Major I) / Major (Core) (Journalism & Mass Communication ) ]
  • Food, Nutrition and Hygiene [Co-curricular Courses]
  • Communication Skills - II [Communication Skills]
  • Foreign Business Language
  • Open Elective Courses
  • Outdoor Activity Based Courses

2nd Year

Semester 3

  • Advertising Theory & Practice [Vocational Courses /SKE courses/Industry Specific Courses]
  • Term Paper [Supervised Independent Learning/ Non-Teaching Credit Courses]
  • Classical Sociological Thought [Discipline II (Major II) / Minor Stream (Sociology ) ]
  • Social Change and Social Movements [Discipline II (Major II) / Minor Stream (Sociology ) ]
  • Contemporary Diplomacy [Discipline II (Major II) / Minor Stream (Political Science ) ]
  • Political leadership and government [Discipline II (Major II) / Minor Stream (Political Science ) ]
  • Political Process in India [Discipline II (Major II) / Minor Stream (Political Science ) ]
  • Approaches of Foreign Policy [Discipline II (Major II) / Minor Stream (International Relations ) ]
  • International Relations in Contemporary Times [Discipline II (Major II) / Minor Stream (International Relations ) ]
  • Audio Visual Media & Production [Discipline I (Major I) / Major (Core) (Journalism & Mass Communication ) ]
  • Reporting & Copy Editing Skills [Discipline I (Major I) / Major (Core) (Journalism & Mass Communication ) ]
  • Mindful Communication [Co-curricular Courses]
  • Country Report [SAP Courses (Optional)]
  • Understanding Business Environment in Global Scenario [SAP Courses (Optional)]
  • Individual Excellence & Social Dynamics [Behavioural Science]
  • Foreign Business Language
  • Open Elective Courses
  • Outdoor Activity Based Courses

Semester 4

  • Reporting & Copy Editing Skills [Vocational Courses /SKE courses/Industry Specific Courses]
  • Research Methodology in Social Sciences [Discipline II (Major II) / Minor Stream (Sociology ) ]
  • Social Problems and Issues of Development in India [Discipline II (Major II) / Minor Stream (Sociology ) ]
  • Dynamics of Contemporary Global Concerns [Discipline II (Major II) / Minor Stream (Political Science ) ]
  • Psephology and Data Analysis [Discipline II (Major II) / Minor Stream (Political Science ) ]
  • Western Political Philosophy [Discipline II (Major II) / Minor Stream (Political Science ) ]
  • Ethical Concerns in International Politics [Discipline II (Major II) / Minor Stream (International Relations ) ]
  • International & Regional Organizations : An Overview [Discipline II (Major II) / Minor Stream (International Relations ) ]
  • Research Methodology in IR [Discipline II (Major II) / Minor Stream (International Relations ) ]
  • Photography Concepts [Discipline I (Major I) / Major (Core) (Journalism & Mass Communication ) ]
  • Promotional Media [Discipline I (Major I) / Major (Core) (Journalism & Mass Communication ) ]
  • The Dynamics of Happiness [Co-curricular Courses]
  • Country Report [SAP Courses (Optional)]
  • Governance in 21st Century [SAP Courses (Optional)]
  • Creativity for Team Excellence [Behavioural Science]
  • Foreign Business Language
  • Open Elective Courses
  • Outdoor Activity Based Courses

3rd Year

Semester 5

  • Writing for Specialism [Vocational Courses /SKE courses/Industry Specific Courses]
  • Summer Internship [Supervised Independent Learning/ Non-Teaching Credit Courses]
  • Brand Communication [Specialization Elective Courses/Discipline I/ Specialization Major (Core)]
  • Development Communication : Concept and Practices [Specialization Elective Courses/Discipline I/ Specialization Major (Core)]
  • Event Strategies [Specialization Elective Courses/Discipline I/ Specialization Major (Core)]
  • Media Marketing Communication [Specialization Elective Courses/Discipline I/ Specialization Major (Core)]
  • Pioneers of Indian Sociology [Discipline II (Major II) / Minor Stream (Sociology ) ]
  • Sociology of Kinship, Marriage and Family [Discipline II (Major II) / Minor Stream (Sociology ) ]
  • Comparative Government and Politics UK, USA, Switzerland & China [Discipline II (Major II) / Minor Stream (Political Science ) ]
  • Indian Government and Politics- II [Discipline II (Major II) / Minor Stream (Political Science ) ]
  • Legislative Support and Budget Analysis [Discipline II (Major II) / Minor Stream (Political Science ) ]
  • Principles of Public Administration [Discipline II (Major II) / Minor Stream (Political Science ) ]
  • Diplomacy in Contemporary Era [Discipline II (Major II) / Minor Stream (International Relations ) ]
  • Peace and Conflict Studies - An Introduction [Discipline II (Major II) / Minor Stream (International Relations ) ]
  • Multi Platform Journalism I: Print and Online [Discipline I (Major I) / Major (Core) (Journalism & Mass Communication ) ]
  • Professional Ethics and Social Responsibility [Professional Ethics]
  • Foreign Business Language
  • Open Elective Courses
  • Outdoor Activity Based Courses

Semester 6

  • Minor Project [Supervised Independent Learning/ Non-Teaching Credit Courses]
  • Indian Political Thought [Specialization Elective Courses/Discipline II (Major II)]
  • International Relations & Politics [Specialization Elective Courses/Discipline II (Major II)]
  • Middle Powers in Global Governance (Australia, Canada, South Korea and Turkey) [Specialization Elective Courses/Discipline II (Major II)]
  • Sociological Study of Gender and Society [Specialization Elective Courses/Discipline II (Major II)]
  • Sociology of Crime and Deviance [Specialization Elective Courses/Discipline II (Major II)]
  • West Asia in Global Affairs [Specialization Elective Courses/Discipline II (Major II)]
  • Campaign Planning [Specialization Elective Courses/Discipline I/ Specialization Major (Core)]
  • Communication and Development Issues [Specialization Elective Courses/Discipline I/ Specialization Major (Core)]
  • Corporate Communication and CSR [Specialization Elective Courses/Discipline I/ Specialization Major (Core)]
  • Multi Platform Journalism II: TV & Radio [Specialization Elective Courses/Discipline I/ Specialization Major (Core)]
  • Professional Ethics and Social Responsibility [Professional Ethics]
  • Foreign Business Language
  • Open Elective Courses
  • Outdoor Activity Based Courses