This course, previously offered by S K Somaiya College, will now be offered by Somaiya School of Humanities & Social Sciences.

Bachelor of Arts (Mass Communication & Journalism)

Bachelor of Arts (Mass Communication & Journalism)

Programme Overview

In adherence with NEP, a student can opt to pursue this programme as 3 year regular degree or as 4 year Honours degree or as 4 year Honours with Research degree.

Bachelor of Mass Communication and Journalism is a three year undergraduate degree programme for candidates who wish to build their career in the field of journalism, mass communication, advertising, film production and public relation.

Candidates who successfully complete this programme can choose to work for news channels, newspapers, publishing houses, television, radio, internet, digital media, advertising agencies etc. and earn a healthy remuneration.

Key Information

Duration
3 Years
Programme Code
ST4501
Mode of study
Full time
Campus
Vidyavihar - Mumbai

Programme Objectives

  • The Communication and Media Studies prepare students for a wide variety of careers in business and industry, advertising, public relations and journalism.
  • This program will empower the learners with professional skills essential to carve out their career in Entertainment industry, Cinema, Television, OTT Platforms, social media etc.
  • Students would demonstrate the ability to apply these principles in diverse organizational, professional, creative, cinematic and journalistic venues.
  • Students would develop a global awareness of political, social and corporate issues influenced by communication sensitivity and skills.
  • Students will find mass media as an array of interrelated forces like historical foundations, regulatory constraints, economical changes, technological advancements, and ethical issues.
  • This program will also give them an improved sense of self-confidence and self- efficacy and an awareness of their responsibilities as professionals in their field.
  • Students will be able to design and create new media products, including blogs, digital audio & video, social media, digital photography, and multimedia.
  • Students will be better equipped to grasp the complex relationship between communication/media theories and a diverse set of individual, social, and professional practices.
  • Students will comprehend the foundations, process, and practices of writing for and about the media, and demonstrate proficiency in writing across different platform.

Pedagogy

The teaching methods and practices used in the curriculum are focused on high level of innovative and efficient methodologies.

pedagogy

Scope

After the completion of the degree, below are popular job roles apt for B. A. Hons. in MCJ candidates:

  • Correspondent
  • Copywriter
  • Creative Director
  • Film Makers
  • PR Professionals
  • Reporter

Specializations Offered

  • Journalism
  • Advertising

Curriculum

SEMESTER I SEMESTER II

Fundamentals of Mass Communication

Introduction to Advertising & Marketing

Contemporary Issues

Introduction to Journalism

Professional Communication Skills - I

Professional Communication Skills - II

Visual Communication

Computer Application in Media

Language Skills for Media

Theatre & Folk Media

Professional writing

Professional Photography

Environmental Studies

IKS

Minor Elective

Minor Elective

The minor electives will be offered from the following domains :- Marketing, Management, Data Science, Web Designing, Cybersecurity, Accounting, Taxation, Finance, Financial Markets, Investment Banking, Commercial Data Science, Banking, Biotechnology, Mass communication, Embedded Systems and IoT.
SEMESTER III SEMESTER IV

Public Relations & Corporate Communication

Broadcast Media

Film Studies

Film Studies

Professional Photography and Post Production

Film Making and Post-production

Professional Communication Skills - III

Professional Communication Skills - IV

Creative Writing

Research Methods & Methodology

Animation & Design

Theatre Studies

Minor Elective

Minor Elective

The minor electives will be offered from the following domains :- Marketing, Management, Data Science, Web Designing, Cybersecurity, Accounting, Taxation, Finance, Financial Markets, Investment Banking, Commercial Data Science, Banking, Biotechnology, Mass communication, Embedded Systems and IoT.
SEMESTER V SEMESTER VI
Advertising Journalism Advertising Journalism

Brand Building

Media, Technology & Politics

UI & UX Designing

Literature, Media & Society

Copywriting

Data journalism & Visualisation

Consumer Behaviour & Marketing Research

Rural Communication

Media Planning & Buying

Investigative Journalism

Social Media Communication

Layout Designing for Print & Visual Publications

Media Laws

Internship

Internship

Agency Management

News Agency Management

AI & Advertising

AI & Journalism

Anchoring & Reporting for Media

Internship

Internship

Social Media Marketing

Graduate Attributes

  • Academic excellence
  • Analytical Thinking
  • Critical Thinking:
  • Creativity and originality
  • Engagement with the Society
  • Environmental Sensitivity
  • Leadership and team spirit
  • Professional Efficiency
  • Strong presentation & communication skills
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