Mass Media Studies: Career, Eligibility, Courses, jobs

Things One Should Know About Mass Media Courses

It's always important to stay connected to the rest of the world. To stay connected, information has to be conveyed and distributed. For rapid dissemination of information, there are various types of mass media forms such as newspapers, television and the internet. Mass media studies is a very wide field that educates students about the history, how to use these methods, the use and impact of these different collective communication methods as well as tools that cater to the society. The student is taught in-depth understanding of theories in communication and teaches an analytical approach towards how mass media is used.

Usually two most common terms used in this field are mass media and mass communication. Mass media includes the various forms of media used to reach out to the people whereas mass communication is the act reaching to the masses and thus deals more with the message. Mass media courses teach about the role of strong theoretical and cultural approach to the science of communication, mass communication and communication studies.

Career in Mass Communication

The options are varied, immense and interesting. Mass Media studies is not only about journalism career, though usually that is the public impression. A degree in mass communication offers opportunities in video & audio production, marketing, advertising, event management and public relations, amongst many more.

Eligibility for mass media courses

To pursue a career in mass communication after 12th class, one has to pass your 12th board exams in any stream from a recognized board. Minimum score of 50-60% is required and varies from college to university. Candidates has to be 17 years of age or more. For those wishing to pursue a postgraduate degree in mass communication, graduation with good marks are required from a reputed university with a minimum percentage of 50-60%.

Choosing the right college and course:

The choice is extensive depending on the type of course one wants to choose. There are different mass media courses available for undergraduate, postgraduate or diploma studies. The choice will depend on the skill set you want to develop or are proficient in. It could be journalism, online media or writing or broadcasting amongst many.  

Some colleges conduct entrance exams for admission to the course.

Here is a short list of the top undergraduate, postgraduate and diploma courses in mass communication:

Undergraduate Courses:

·         BA in Journalism

·         Bachelor of Mass Media (BMM)

·         BA Hons Journalism and Mass Communication (BJMC)

·         BA Hons in Multi Media & Mass Communication (BMMMC)

·         BA Hons Hindi Journalism & Mass Communication (BHJMC)

·         B.A. Film Making and Mass Communication

Postgraduate Courses:

·        M.A. in Journalism

·         M.A in Journalism and Mass Communication

Diploma:

·         Diploma in Media Studies

·        Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication

·         Diploma Course in Development Journalism

·         PG Certificate Course in Hindi Journalism

·         PG Diploma in Hindi Journalism

·         PG Diploma in Business Journalism and Corporate Communication (DBJCC)

PhD :

·        Ph.D. in Mass Communication.

Jobs in Mass Communication:

After your under graduation, one can proceed with continuing ones studies with master’s degree or a diploma where you can choose your branch or mass media you wish to focus on.

If you are not interested to study further, this branch offers a galore of opportunities to pursue. The most popular one are listed below:

·         Journalism

·         Public Relations

·         Corporate Communications

·         Media Planning

·         Broadcast Production

·         Market Research

·         Social Media Management

·         Content Development

Also See : 

• Bachelor of Mass Media 
• Certificate in Mass Media examinations in India