Journalism

Reporting time for CA Foundation exam will be mentioned on the admit card. However, it is advisable to reach the test centre two hours before commencement of the exam. This is to ensure entry is not delayed due to identification process and document verification.

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.