Journalism

Internships in journalism help students develop various skills required to become a journalist. These internships also help them create a strong resume and build network. These things increases the chances of a student get a job at a good company.

Freelance journalism is a practice where a journalist work independently. They create and sell their articles or content to different publications or media houses. There is no long-term contract between a freelance journalist and the publication/media house.

A journalism internship is a hands-on training in reporting, news writing, editing, and other journalism related profiles. During internship, students work with news/media organizations. They assist with research, interview, and content for print or digital media. Interns learn about newsroom workflows and journalism ethics. 

Navrachana University offers a four-year BA (Hons) in Journalism & Mass Communication (JMC) in the full-time mode. The course curriculum is divided into eight semesters and it follows the Choice-based Credit System. It comprises various core and elective subjects. Some of these subjects are listed below:

• Reporting & Editing
• Introduction to Journalism
• Public relations and Corporate Communication
• Photo Journalism
• Graphic Narrative
• Business Journalism
• Citizen Journalism

Amity University Ranchi BA in Journalism and Mass Communication curriculum is divided into six semesters. Ove the course duration, students must study various core/elective subjects and undertake field work, project and summer internship. Some subjects included in the BA (JMC) curriculum Amity University, Ranchi, are listed below:

• Communication and Mass Media
• Design and Graphics
• Print Journalism
• State and Politics
• Communication for Sustainable Development
• Online Journalism and Digital Media
• Writing for Specialism
• On Air Skills for Broadcast Media
• Public Relations Concepts

The course duration and curriculum for Diploma programs in Journalism are usually designed by individual colleges, hence, they may vary. However, the shortest Diploma in Journalism course is usually 3 months long, which can be completed in 30 hours.

The choice among them depends on your career requirements and interests. No doubt, a full-fledged PG-degree course in Journalism will open more learning and earning opportunities for you. But a PG Diploma will be easier and faster to complete. Also, a Diploma programme is relatively cheaper than a Master's course.

It depends on the institute you choose to pursue your Diploma in Journalism from. If it is a UGC-approved institute in India, such as IGNOU, TNOU, NSOU, YMCOU Nashik, etc., you'll get the certificate upon completion of the program.

Yes, a few colleges offer after 10th Diploma in Journalism courses online. Among them, Tamilnadu Open University is a good option for students with a course fee of INR 4,000. 

Here are some top affordable online Diploma programs in Journalism and Mass Communication options under INR 20,000 for students in India:

Note: The information is sourced from the official/counselling body of the institute/exam.