Journalism

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Even if Mass Communication and Journalism seems similar, both are entirely different streams. Mass Communication deals with the procedure of conveying or transmitting a message to the general population through media like radio, newspapers, magazines, television, internet and so on. However, Journalism is concerned with the compilation and transmission of news through the print media and electronic media.
Mass Communication courses and career opportunities
Mass Communication is a vast sector that comprises of so many branches. Aspirants can study their interesting subjects in mass communication. There are many graduate and postgraduate programs in Mass Communication. Numerous leading educational institutions offer diverse courses in the concerned fields. There are also Diploma courses in mass communication. A graduation in the respective fields is a requisite for the entry-level jobs. Aspirants who have completed the various courses in mass communication can seek out for career in private and public sector. Those who pursue the research programs in mass communication can become research analysts in the related areas. Various opportunities are available in commercial world, publishing houses, film industry, media industry, image management agencies and so on for these mass communication professionals.
Journalism courses and career opportunities
There are so many courses in journalism that an aspirant can pursue. It includes Bachelors', Masters' and even diploma courses. To become a journalist, aspirants should have atleast a graduation in journalism. Detailed awareness in political science, economics, and English language will be really helpful in honing the talents of a journalist. Those who have flair in photography can opt for photojournalism. Journalists have wide scope in India and in foreign countries. They can seek out for careers in print media like newspapers or journals as editors, proofreaders, cartoonist, feature writer and so on. Likewise, in the electronic modes of communication, they can get employed as researchers, production workers, presenters and so on.
One of the best approaches while deciding on your subjects/ stream is to opt for or look at doing something that you are good at and would enjoy keeping in mind your personality, aptitude, ability, strengths and career goals.
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Find below the eligibility criteria and admission procedure to pursue masters degree from universities in UK.
- Undergraduate degree in same or relevant discipline (60%-70% plus in degree)
- High scores in IELTS or TOEFL.
For admission in masters degree in UK universities you need to have IELTS score of 7 with no individual band below 6.5 or TOEFL score of 90 with no band less than 20.
The eligibility criteria for admission may differ from university to university.
Please remember application deadlines in UK universities for international students are set by the department delivering each program, and these deadlines may be as early as 12 months before the program begins.
So, in order to know the exact application deadline it would be always advisable to browse through the university's website you wish to apply.
Overall,universities in UK have 2 admission intake in a year namely:
- Fall(September) intake.
- Spring(January) intake.
In most of the universities the deadline for fall intake is July and for spring intake it is November.
So it would be always advisable to take TOEFL or IELTS test atleast 4-5 months in advance of your planned admission intake.
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Please remember scholarships are competitive and awarded to the most deserving students.
At the graduate level you can get funding in the form of graduate assistantships where you work or research with professors.
In exchange you may get your entire or partial tuition fees waived, and get a monthly stipend to cover your living expenses however such awards are very competitive.
Universities abroad consider various factors such as previous academics, entrance test scores, work experience, application documents and so on while assessing an application for admission and scholarships; hence, it is important to have a well-rounded outstanding profile.
For your reference find below some of the parameters considered by UK universities to grant scholarships to international students.
- Very good academic record and high scores in GRE and IELTS or TOEFL.
- Participation in extra curricular activities.
- Work experience.
- Paper Presentation in national and international seminars.
- Articles published in various journals.
So as per your query I would suggest you to:
1. Select the course you wish to pursue.
2. Once the course is decided then you need to shortlist the universities where you wish to apply.
3. Once shortlisted you may then contact the admission department of these universities either through email or Phone to know the exact eligibility criteria for scholarships.
4. If you meet the eligibility criteria you may then apply accordingly.
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Master of Journalism is a two year post graduate course which consists of four consecutive semesters. By pursuing this course, the candidates get a thorough idea about how to efficiently communicate his ideas among the masses. The course also incorporates external projects which help the candidates to gain exposure to the various media fields such as radio, news dailies, journals
Eligibility required-
The candidates those who have completed their BA in Journalism and Mass Communication from any of the recognized colleges are eligible to apply for this course. The applicant should hold a minimum of 60% aggregate marks for the degree examination. The minimum eligibility requirements may vary according to the universities norms and rules.
Admission Procedure-
The selection of the candidates to this course is made according to the percentage of marks scored for the degree examination. Most of the colleges carry out written tests as well as interviews for this purpose. It becomes a necessary to carry out such tests when the number of applicants exceeds the allotted seats. These tests are conducted to measure the analytical and communication skills of the candidate. Application forms can be obtained from the office of the respective college by paying the specified amount. It can also be downloaded from the website of the appropriate colleges.
The candidates those who hold a master of Journalism and Mass Communication can find employment in any one of the following divisions.
Corporate Communication
Advertising
Public Relations
Corporate Communication
Media Management
Television and Film Production
Editing
Reporting
Remuneration after Master of Journalism and Mass Communication
The remuneration for a fresh post graduate in Master of Journalism and Mass Communication will be quite low when compared with the experienced candidates. At the preliminary level, the candidate gets a salary of Rs 20,000 to 24,000 per month. The salary package increases with expertise. A post graduate with one to two years experience in the relevant field draws a salary of Rs 30,000 to 50,000 per month. It also depends on the performance and the skills of the candidate.
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