Course Fee

Individuals who wish to pursue MA in Journalism and Mass Communication from Indira Gandhi National Open University can do so in 25,000. The course fees for every course including this are very affordable as IGNOU understands students from every segment pursue their higher education from this government university. Students can pay this fee in one go through net banking, credit/debit card, and DD. The reason for offering demanded courses in an affordable manner is to attract more and more students and equip them with the required tools and knowledge.

Eligibility Criteria

Be it a student or working professional, anyone who wishes to pursue this course needs to fit the eligibility criteria which is that they need to hold a graduation degree from a recognized university with 50% or more marks secured. The candidate also should have basic knowledge of the course and a strong command of the English and Hindi languages. To get a better insight into the eligibility criteria students can download the prospectus available on the official portal of IGNOU.

Course Duration

2-4 Years

MA in Journalism and Mass Communication is covered in the time duration of 2 years, in this 24-month long period 4 semesters are covered, after every semester, examinations are conducted. These examinations decide whether the student will be promoted to the next semester or not. In this time period, students get insights on different topics relevant to the industry which prepares them to establish a thriving career in this field.

Admission Procedure 2024

To take admission in MA Journalism and Mass Communication students need to follow the admission procedure. The admission procedure is user-friendly and simple. First candidates will have to fill the application form with the required information, this information should be correct and accurate, if not then the application won’t get approved. After filling the application form candidates will be asked to upload scanned copies of their documents and pay the registration fee. After completing the responsibilities students can check the status of their application form on the official portal.

Curriculum Vitae

Indira Gandhi National Open University is famous for its quality syllabus provided for every course. As for MA Journalism and Mass Communication, the syllabus includes subjects like Media laws and ethics, Basic principles of communication, Reporting & editing, Photography, Print journalism practice, Professional writing, PR & corporate communication, Media laws & ethics, Media management, Intercultural communication, History & development of mass media, Computer applications for media, etc.

Placement

IGNOU has its own placement cell that helps students land a good job with a handsome salary in big organisations. Some top recruiters for professionals with MA in Journalism and Mass Communication are Times of India, India Today, Zee News, HT Media, The Hindu, Doordarshan, NDTV News, News 18, Indian express, Star India, and many more. One can work as Video Jockey, Radio Jockey, News Analyst, Photo Journalist, Feature writer, etc after completing their studies in this discipline.