M.A. (Journalism & Mass Communication)

Program Code 19800

Campus Kolkata

Institute Amity School of Communication, Kolkata

University Amity University, Kolkata

Eligibility Graduation

Duration 2 Years

Selection Process

  • Program Fee (Rs. in Lacs)
  • 1st Year Non Sponsored Semester 0.825
Admission Not open

Course Structure

1st Year

Semester 1

  • Mass Communication Theory & Practice [Core Courses]
  • Photography Concepts & Practice [Core Courses]
  • Visualization & Media Design [Core Courses]
  • Writing & Analysis for Print [Core Courses]
  • Professional & Business Communication [Communication Skills]
  • Foreign Business Language
  • Open Elective Courses
  • Outdoor Activity Based Courses

Semester 2

  • Conference [Supervised Independent Learning/ Non-Teaching Credit Courses]
  • Marketing Management [Core Courses]
  • Media Ethics Laws and Governance [Core Courses]
  • Radio Programming and Production [Core Courses]
  • Television News and Production [Core Courses]
  • Communication for Employment [Communication Skills]
  • Conflict Resolution and Management [Behavioural Science]
  • Foreign Business Language
  • Open Elective Courses
  • Outdoor Activity Based Courses

2nd Year

Semester 3

  • Summer Internship [Supervised Independent Learning/ Non-Teaching Credit Courses]
  • Advertising and Promotions [Specialisation Elective Courses]
  • Data Journalism [Specialisation Elective Courses]
  • Financial Journalism [Specialisation Elective Courses]
  • Investigative Reporting [Specialisation Elective Courses]
  • Public Relations and Events [Specialisation Elective Courses]
  • Basics of Video Editing [Employability & Skill Enhancement Courses]
  • Film Theory and Practice [Core Courses]
  • Media Research & Application [Core Courses]
  • New Media and Digital Technology [Core Courses]
  • Professional Ethics and Social Responsibility for Sustainability [Professional Ethics]
  • Professional Communication for Global Competence [Communication Skills]
  • Team Building and Professional Competence [Behavioural Science]
  • Foreign Business Language
  • Open Elective Courses
  • Outdoor Activity Based Courses

Semester 4

  • Dissertation [Supervised Independent Learning/ Non-Teaching Credit Courses]
  • Advanced Live News Management [Specialisation Elective Courses]
  • Business Journalism [Specialisation Elective Courses]
  • Event Planning and Strategy [Specialisation Elective Courses]
  • Media Globalization [Specialisation Elective Courses]
  • Print Media Marketing and Circulation [Specialisation Elective Courses]
  • Development Communication [Core Courses]
  • Media Ethics, Laws and Regulations [Core Courses]
  • Cross Culture Communication and Global Competence [Communication Skills]
  • Leadership and Managing Excellence [Behavioural Science]
  • Foreign Business Language
  • Open Elective Courses
  • Outdoor Activity Based Courses