Mass Communication & Media Course: Fees 2025, Admission, Top Colleges, Distance Learning & Online

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Through Mass Communication and Media, messages are sent and received to a large segment of the audience. It is a broad field, which includes the study of not only the formation of a message, but also the medium of sending or receiving a message. These media include newspapers, magazines, websites, social media, radio and television etc. Mass Communication is multidisciplinary in nature, consisting of elements such as strategic communication, health communication, political communication, integrated marketing communication, journalism, etc. Various colleges and universities offer various level courses like Bachelors, Masters, Diploma, PG Diploma etc. for students interested in the field of Mass Communication and Media. These courses prepare the students for various job profiles that come under this sector. The courses in this domain are explained in detail below.

Types of Mass Communication and Media Courses- UG & PG

Since Mass Communication and Media courses are focused on different job profiles, students should know about the respective institute and course before opting for any programme. They should also check their eligibility before they select the course to pursue. Mass Communication and Media courses are of the following types.

Full Time Mass Communication and Media Courses: This is a classroom-based undergraduate degree or a postgraduate degree course that has a three-year or two-year course duration respectively. Apart from these, candidates can also pursue various Diploma or PG diploma courses in Mass Communication and Media. 

Online/Distance Learning Mass Communication and Media Courses: Many distance education colleges also offer UG and PG distance learning courses in Mass Communication and Media. 

Mass Communication and Media Certificate Courses: These courses are usually offered by Mass Communication and Media colleges as short-term courses. These courses are of three to nine months duration. Candidates can do certificate courses in Mass Communication and Media based on different job profiles.

Popular Mass Communication and Media Courses - UG & PG

The popular UG and PG level Mass Communication and Media courses are given below:

Popular Undergraduate Mass Communication and Media Courses 

Popular Postgraduate Mass Communication and Media Courses

Bachelor of Journalism and Mass Communication (BJMC)

Master of Journalism and Mass Communication (MJMC)

BA in Mass Media  PG Diploma in TV Journalism & Communication
DIploma in Journalism and Mass Communication PG Diploma in Business Journalism and Mass Communication
Bachelor of Mass Media an Communication MSc in Mass Communication - Marketing Communication Research
BA in Filmmaking and Mass Communication Master of Arts in Communication and Media Administration

Mass Communication and Media Courses – UG

UG courses in Mass Communication and Media can be pursued after 10+2. Check the details of the UG Mass Communication and Media courses below:

Duration of the course

3 years

Eligibility Criteria

10+2 from a recognized board with minimum aggregate marks in any stream

Admission Process

Entrance Exams/Merit-based

Course Fee

INR 50,000- INR 4 L

Entrance Exams

There are many exams being conducted for Journalism courses. Some of them are:

What after Undergraduate Course

Candidates can pursue PG courses in Mass Communication and Media or can work in the industries such as Event Management, News Reporting, Filmmaking, Public Relations, Corporate Communications, Advertising etc.

The undergradute courses in Mass Communication and Media are tabulated below:

Undergraduate Mass Communication and Media Courses

BA (Hons) Multi-media and Mass Communication (BMMMC)

BA (Hons) Cultural Studies and Media with Journalism

Bachelor of Journalism and Mass Communication (BJMC) 

BSc in Mass Communication and Journalism

Bachelor of Media Science 

BBA Media Management

Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies – Communication and Public Advocacy

BA (Hons) Hindi Journalism and Mass Communication (BHJMC)

Bachelor of Business Administration [BBA] Digital Marketing

BA in Journalism and Communication Studies

BSc in Mass Communication, Journalism and Advertising 

BA Visual Communication

BA (Hons) Journalism and Publishing

BA Filmmaking and Mass Communication
BA Journalism, Film and Television Studies BA in Media Studies
Bachelor of Arts (BA) Public Relations Bachelor of Mass Media (BMM)
BSc Electronic Media BVoc in Media and Communication
Bachelor of Arts in Communication Studies – Communication and Public Advocacy BSc Electronic Media

Distance/Online Mass Communication and Media Courses-UG

Several other distance education colleges also offer UG distance learning courses in Mass Communication and Media. Candidates can enroll in distance learning courses after completing 10+2 in any stream. Some of these courses are:

Distance Learning Mass Communication and Media Course UG University

BA in Journamism and Mass Communication

Bachelor in Mass Communication (BMC)
Bachelor in Journamism and Mass Communication (BJMC)
Bachelor of Communication and Journalism (BCJ)

Mass Communication and Media Diploma Courses-UG

UG diploma course in Mass Communication and Media are also the popular choice among the candidates after degree courses. The Diploma courses are usually of one year. The eligibility criteria for Diploma courses is 10+2 passed in any stream. Usually there is no entrance test conducted for admission to diploma courses. The Diploma courses in Mass Communication and Media are tabulated below:

UG Diploma Courses in Journalism
Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication Diploma in Public Relations Diploma in Creative Media Production
Diploma in Creative Multimedia and Journalism Diploma in Photojournalism Diploma in Advertising & Brand Communication
Diploma in Mass Communication Diploma in Radio and TV Diploma in Photography
Diploma in Broadcast and Digital Journalism Diploma in Print Journalism Diploma in TV and Broadcast
Diploma in English Journalism Diploma in Media Research Diploma in Broadcast Journalism
Diploma in Public Relation & Event Management    

Mass Communication and Media Certificate Courses-UG

 Candidates who wishes to pursue a short term or a certificate course can opt for below mentioned courses:

Certificate Course in Mass Communication and Media
Certificate Course in Journalism and Mass Communication Certificate in Social Media Certificate in Interpersonal Communication
Certificate in Community Radio Certificate in Media Communications Certificate in Anchoring
Certificate in Communication Research Certificate in Corporate Communications Certificate in News Anchoring
Certificate in Media Relations Certificate in Crisis Communication Certificate in Digital Media
Certificate in Media Management Certificate in Mobile Journalism Certificate in TV Journalism and Direction
Certificate in Creativity Certificate Course in Journalism  

Mass Communication and Media Degree Courses – PG

PG courses in Mass Communication and Media can be pursued after completion of a UG course in any stream. The details are tabulated below:

Duration of the course

2 Years

Eligibility Criteria

Undergraduate degree or diploma in any subject from a recognized university with minimum aggregate marks

Admission Process

Entrance Exams/Merit-based

Course Fee

INR 50,000- INR 5L

Entrance Exams

What after Postgraduate Course

There are excellent career prospects after completing PG course in Mass Communication and Media. Candidates can work in higher positions in related fields like Public Relation, Journalism, TV Industry, Filmmaking, Advertising Industry, Event Management etc.

The postgradute courses in Mass Communication and Media are tabulated below:

Postgraduate Mass Communication and Media Courses

Master in Journalism and Mass Communication (MJMC)

MBA in Communications Management

MBA in Media and Entertainment

MA Culture and Media Studies

MA Advertising and Public Relations

MSc in Entertainment, Media and Advertisement

MSc in Television and Film Production

MBA in Media Management

MA multimedia

MA Convergent Journalism

MA Journalism

MA Broadcast Journalism

Master in Mass Communication

MA in Photojournalism

MA in Communication

MSc in Communication

Mass Communication and Media Diploma Courses – PG

PG diploma courses in Mass Communication and Media are also a popular choice among the candidates after the degree courses. The eligibility criteria is same as PG degree courses. The admissions to such courses are on merit basis or entrance exam. Some of the PG Diploma courses in Mass Communication and Media are as follows:

PG Diploma Journalism Courses

PG Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication

PG Diploma in Advertising

PG Diploma in Public Relations and Advertising Management

PG Diploma in Development Communication

PG Diploma in Digital Media

PG Diploma in Radio & TV Journalism

PG Diploma in Print & Broadcast Journalism PG Diploma in Media Studies

Distance Mass Communication and Media Courses-PG

Many distance education universities offer PG distance learning courses in Mass Communication and Media. Candidates can enroll in distance learning courses after completing graduation in any subject. Some of the distance learning courses are mentioned below:

Distance Learning Mass Communication and Media Course PG University
Master in Journalism and Mass Communication (MJMC)
  • Awadhesh Pratap Singh University
  • Bharathiar University
  • Jiwaji University
  • Madhya Pradesh Bhoj Open University
  • Vardhaman Mahaveer Open University
Master in Mass Communication (MMC)
Master of Communication and Journalism (MCJ)
  • Barkatullah University
  • Kakatiya University
PG Diploma in Development Communication
PG Diploma in Digital Media
  • IGNOU
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Popular Specializations

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Popular Mass Communication & Media UG Courses

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