The B.A. (Hons.) Journalism & Media Studies programme at JSJC is designed to provide students with a comprehensive and interdisciplinary education in journalism and media.

At JSJC, experiential learning is a key component of the programme. Students have access to state-of-the-art studios where they can produce professional-grade content under the guidance of experienced faculty members

What is Journalism?

• Journalism is a dynamic and critical field that plays a vital role in informing the public and shaping democratic societies. The B.A. Journalism and Mass Communication Programme is designed to equip students with the skills necessary to navigate the complexities of modern media landscapes. Core B.A. Journalism subjects cover a range of topics from ethical reporting to multimedia production.
• A B.A. Journalism in India prepares students for the vibrant and diverse media industry. The B.A. Journalism & Mass Communication Programme often includes internships and practical experience, which are crucial for gaining a foothold in the industry.

What Makes It Different at JGU?

• The B.A. (Hons.) Journalism & Media Studies programme at JSJC offers a modern and scientific approach to the study of journalism and the media. The curriculum takes a liberal arts approach, informed by the social sciences, and provides a holistic, experiential education where students learn to produce content for multimedia platforms. The programme also teaches students to situate their journalism and media practice within the broader context of democracy, social welfare, and human rights.
   
• At JSJC, students benefit from interdisciplinary, experiential learning through field-based assignments and internships, and faculty mentorship by some of India's best practitioners and scholars of journalism. The programme also offers a vibrant community of students who are passionate about questioning the status quo and a state-of-the-art studio where students receive extensive training in radio and video/television-related production skills using cutting-edge equipment.
   
• JSJC works closely with the Office of Career Services to provide internship opportunities for its students, and has partnered with leading media platforms in India, as well as international partners to facilitate study abroad and semester exchange programmes. Graduates of the B.A. (Hons.) Journalism & Media Studies programme can pursue careers in journalism, media production, advertising, public relations, and digital media, among others.

Scope

• The scope of BA Journalism and Mass Communication is broad, offering diverse opportunities after BA Journalism. Graduates can delve into various BA Mass Communication and Journalism subjects, exploring careers in reporting, public relations, and more.

Benefits of the Course

• The B.A. Journalism and Mass Communication Programme offers a wide range of benefits for students looking to pursue a career in the media industry. With a focus on experiential learning and practical experience, the programme equips students with the skills necessary to navigate the complexities of modern media landscapes.

The BA (Hons.) in Journalism & Media Studies programme is designed to provide students with a strong foundation in journalism through core courses and electives from both the Jindal School of Journalism & Communication and other schools at JGU. In the first two years, students learn the fundamentals of print, audio-visual, and multimedia journalism, along with research, writing, and reporting skills. Students are also required to complete internships during each semester break. In the final year, students select an area for concentrated study, and complete a thesis/field report under the guidance of JSJC faculty.

The programme includes courses such as “Tools of the New Age Journalist,” “Live Radio Broadcast,” “Electronic News Gathering: Photojournalism and Video,” and “Multimedia Storytelling.” In the third and fourth years, students can choose from departmental and cross-listed electives, along with specializations in their chosen journalistic beat. The programme culminates with a capstone/industry project or dissertation in the final year.

Studio

JSJC students are provided with extensive hands-on training in various production skills related to radio, video, and television. They work with cutting-edge equipment at high-definition studios to learn how to pitch, conceive, design, and produce programmes. Students are expected to be proficient in using all the studio equipment, so that they can emerge as professionals who are comfortable reporting on the ground as well as in the studio.

The facilities at JSJC include a video studio with broadcast cameras and a high-end control room, a recording studio with a digital audio workstation (DAW) and professional microphones, a video editing laboratory with computerized editing systems, an audio editing laboratory with multiple digital audio-editing workstations, high-quality digital field-recording equipment for radio work, professional-grade Sony Alpha A7 III cameras for still photography and field shooting, and green-screen and live subtitling facilities. The lighting grid is also extensive, providing ample opportunities for students to learn and hone their skills.

Duration - 4 Years

B.A. (Hons.) Journalism and Media Studies

Academic credits 186/Internship credits 14/Total credits 200

Disclaimer꞉ Sample curriculum subject to change.

Curriculum

Foundational Courses

All courses in the first year are considered ‘foundational’. They are taught to all undergraduate students at JSJC. Expected learning outcomes are꞉

Exposure to literature, film and media | Industry skills such as public speaking, photography, performance, podcasting and audio‑storytelling | Situating stories and visuals in social context.

Core Courses

All courses in the first year and the first five courses in each semester of the second year are ‘core’ courses. These are compulsory and must be taken by all students of the B.A. (Hons.) Journalism and Media Studies Programme. Expected learning outcomes are꞉

To emerge as a professional writer | Develop industry skills in reporting, research and news gathering for all media, especially the digital | Critical thinking skills.

Advanced courses

All courses in the third year are ‘advanced courses’. They are also compulsory but may be replaced with credits from a partner university abroad. Expected learning outcomes are꞉

Industry skills in Studio‑based TV production, Multimedia Storytelling and Documentary Film | Advanced reporting skills | Introduction to innovations in journalism such as new media, and the role of AI | Advanced research skills.

JSJC Electives

Fourth‑year students may take five JSJC electives each semester in lieu of an independent student production in the form of a multimedia news story, a documentary film or a dissertation. Some of the JSJC electives are꞉

Global Art Cinema | Music Video Production | Introduction to Research | Indian Political Thought | Introduction to Journalism Ethics | Community Radio in South Asia꞉ Practice and Policy | Media and Globalisation | Graphic Non‑Fiction꞉ History, Memory, Bearing Witness | Development Debates꞉ India and the World | Reporting for a Digitally Convergent Newsroom | Curating, Archiving, Exhibiting | Applied Theatre | Studying Social Media꞉ Digital Research Methods

Cross‑Listed Electives

Students of the B.A. Honours in Journalism and Media Studies may take Cross‑Listed Electives from the third semester onwards. They are welcome to choose one elective every semester from a large interdisciplinary catalogue of over 200 choices. We encourage our students to take an elective from any of the twelve schools at JGU. Meanwhile, the cross‑listed electives that we offer are highly popular, not only with our own students but also students from other schools at JGU. Some of our Cross‑Listed Electives are꞉

Bombay to Bollywood꞉ Hindi Cinema’s Past and Present | Reading Cities | Nationalisms and Nation‑states | True Crime꞉ Facts and Sensationalisms | Representation of AI in Cinema꞉ A Posthumanist Critique | Stardom and Fandom in the Digital Age | Television and Popular Culture | Masculinities in Indian Popular Culture | Gender and the Care Economy | The Political Economy of Climate Change | Introduction to Media Literacy | From Text to Performance꞉ Lessons in Acting | Gender in Performance | History of Photography in India | Politics of Big Data and Tech Justice | Communication for Development and Social Change

• Successful completion of the Class XII examination in any stream from an Indian or recognized international board (CBSE, State Boards, Cambridge, IB, NIOS).
  • For IB Board: A minimum diploma with 24 credits (3 HL & 3 SL subjects) is required.
  • For Cambridge: An A-Level certificate is mandatory.

• Admissions Process:
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  Admissions to the programme are conducted through a holistic process over four rounds, evaluating applicants based on their personal statement, supplemental application, Class 10 and 12 marks, Spontaneous Writing Round, faculty interview, and a JSAT score of at least 50% or equivalent scores from SAT, ACT, or JSAT-Law.

Tuition Fees*: 4,00,000 (INR per annum)

*The Tuition fee, accommodation charges and other allied service charges are subject to an annual increase of ten percent (10%).

**The security deposit will be fully refunded, subject to the completion of studies and/or receipt of a ‘No Dues Certificate’. The security deposit shall not carry any interest.

A four-year degree in B.A. (H) Journalism & Media Studies offers a range of career options in print, radio, television and the digital media industries. 

Some of the most common professions include that of a reporter, editor, producer, anchor, photo journalist, radio jockey, multimedia journalist, data journalist, sports journalist, content writer, videographer, social media manager etc.

Journalism graduates can also opt for higher studies in media and allied disciplines and pursue a career in research and academics. 

Our graduates have secured jobs in India and abroad with global organisations like Argus Media and Global Data based in London, broadcast networks like India Today TV, NDTV, NewsX and production houses and newspapers like Indian Express, The Hindu and Hindustan Times. 

As interns, our students have served some of the legacy organizations such as the BBC, newspapers such as The Times of India, The Indian Express and The Business Standard, magazines such as Outlook and India Today; news channels such as NDTV, CNN IBN and Zee News, and new media organizations such as Newslaundry, The Wire and The Quint. Not only have they created a robust portfolio, built industry connects but also got bylines for their projects as interns.