Mass Communication & Media

Diploma Courses:
Diploma in Journalism
Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication
Diploma in Journalism and Advertising
Diploma in Journalism and PR
Diploma in Broadcast Journalism
Diploma in Journalism and Videography
Diploma courses could last anywhere between 1-2 years.
Eligibility criteria: In cases of most of the courses mentioned above, 10+2 passed (any stream) from a recognized board is the minimum educational qualification required.
Admission process: Reputed institutes follow merit based admission process. Merit marks scored by students in relevant entrance test and board examination are taken into consideration. Seats are allotted to deserving candidates on the basis of merit marks obtained by them.
Further studies: After completing a recognized and accepted Diploma course, candidates may pursue relevant Bachelors Degree course next.
After completing Bachelors Degree course, graduates may go for relevant Masters courses (like M.Sc., MA, PG Diploma or PG Certificate courses, etc). Higher education will help you specialize in disciplines such as
Photo journalism
Digital journalism
Advertising
Editing
Sports journalism
Investigative journalism
Career prospects and job opportunities:
Print media, electronic media and new media are the three main sectors where journalists may find work. Print media journalists usually work for newspapers, magazines and other forms of print media. Electronic media journalists work for TV channels or production houses and radio stations. New media journalists usually focus on websites, online news portals, e-magazines, etc.
Common recruiters include
Newspapers
Magazines and publishing houses
New Media Journalism entities (websites, news portals, e-magazines, etc.)
TV Channels
Radio Stations

If youre wondering what sort of work in mass communication you could end up being exposed to, take a look at the following list to form an idea:
Advertising
Advertising is a visual or audio form of marketing communication which aims at promoting or selling a product. Learn about making a career in advertising in India including the salary, job prospects and top advertising colleges in India.
Disc Jockey
Disc Jockeys are artists that mix recorded tapes as it is playing. They also record their mixes for later sales and distribution. Read on to learn about the available training courses, job opportunities and earning potential of a Disc jockey.
Film-Making
Film making is nothing but the process of making a film involving production, recording and editing which are further more divided in various parts. Find out more about the skills required and the available courses for a successful career in film making.
Journalism
Journalism is through which an individual makes information accessible to the public. These people work for independent enterprises or national press. Get detailed information about choosing Journalism as a career including courses from colleges, salary range, job opportunities and more.
Public Relations
Public Relations means to pass information from an individual or an organisation to the public. Read on to learn about careers in public relations (PR).
Publishing and Printing
Publishing is a dissemination of information, literature or music which is published or printed in magazines or newspapers to make it accessible to general public. Learn about careers in printing & publishing in India. Get information about available courses, colleges, salary and job opportunities.
Radio Jockeying
Radio Jockey is a person who has on-air position in radio broadcasting. Read on to learn about the available training courses, job opportunities and earning potential of a Radio jockey.
Video Jockeying
Video Jockey is a person who introduces music ad new videos to commercial television. Read on to learn about the available training courses, job opportunities and earning potential of a Video jockey.
Video Editing
Video Editing is the process of editing and manipulating video images and clips. Find out how to build a career in video & film editing Read about available courses, colleges & jobs.