Mass Communication & Media

Though you can get admission to a Mass Communication course regardless of your stream in Class 11 and 12, Humanities or Arts is considered the best for Media courses. This stream has subjects like History, Geography, Political Science, Psychology, and Sociology that will help you gain a strong base in grasping human behavior, society, politics, etc.

Of course, Mass Media and Communication is a huge field that has something for everyone. Being a Mass Communication student or professional does not mean you'll have to face the screen or the public. If you feel that you have creative skills, writing skills, photography, or cinematography skills, there are countless opportunities in various industries waiting for you.

No, it is not mandatory, but having a good command of English will open more work opportunities with higher salary options for you. There are many English Newspapers, News channels, YouTube channels, and websites that require professionals with good English. 

A BA in Mass Communication is a broader-level UG degree course that encompasses all the domains of Mass Communication and Media. Hence, the course curriculum and elective subjects of every BA in Mass Communication can vary. However, some common elective subjects include Advertising, Public Relations, Film & TV Production, Photography, Digital Marketing, and so on.

No, a BA in Mass Communication is a foundational degree course that provides the base knowledge of many specializations, which you can choose for further studies. At the UG level, you'll need to study all the subjects based on your college's set curriculum. Though there can be some elective subjects that you can choose from.

The CUET exam has a fixed pattern of 3 sections: General Awareness, Aptitude, and Domain-specific. The difficulty of the domain-specific section is based on the subject you choose. The difficulty level of the CUET test is moderate. However, the competition is high with Lacs of students applying for CUET every year.

Hi, more than 700 colleges in India offer BA in mass communication course, including government and private entities. The course fee structure of every college can differ depending on the college rating, placement record, faculty rating, etc. The average fees starts from INR 1,080 and goes up to INR 40.91 Lakh.

The digital era is moving fast, and it demands skilled professionals who know how to move and grow while adapting to the changes. Some important skills you must have as a Bachelor of Mass Media student are:

• Photography and camera handling skills
• Video and Photo editing skills with professional software
• Communication skills for networking
• Social media skills for digital marketing
• SEO (Search Engine Optimization) skills.

Why not, in fact, pursue further education abroad will get you higher earning options with a better lifestyle. You can explore the course options that suit your career goals the best, check the eligibility criteria for your desired colleges and countries, and see if they align with your budget. 
Studying abroad is a great option, however, there are many other aspects worth considering other than just the course.