Mass Communication Scope

Hi,
Main aim of the degree is to expose students to all dimensions of Print, Electronic and New Age Media. Focus is on enhancing technical skills of reporting, news design software, video editing, photography etc. Career prospects of B.A. (Journalism and Mass Communication) are:
Journalists/Correspondents
Reporters
Editors/ Sub- Editors/ Assistant Editors Public
Relations Executives
Event Managers
Photojournalists
News Makers
Academicians
Film Makers
Eligibility for B.A. (Journalism and Mass Communication) in most of the top universities is pass with 50% aggregate marks in 10+2 (It may vary with the university you choose)
The most important thing is that from where you pursue your graduation. Its better to choose good institute or university which offers you good practical and industrial exposure, good placements like:
Lovely Professional University - Punjab, D A V College-Sec 10 - Chandigarh, Sri Ram College of Commerce (SRCC) - Delhi
Symbiosis Institute of Business Management, Christ University and few others.
I hope it helps.

Hi,
Here are some career options open to you as a mass comm graduate.
Radio or TV Announcers
Reporters
PR Specialists
Editors
Journalists
Writers and Authors
When you have more experience you can start venturing into careers like marketing directors and communication directors.
You can also consider other degree options like advertising, journalism, health communication and public relations which opens up another choice of careers.
The career graph of a travel journalist is always on the rise, and if you are planning to pursue this career, then I must say that your decision is quite right. You, my dear, are on a right track and you are in for a treat if you wish to work hard for it.
The job role of a travel journalist is very interesting, and the work space is not limited to a cubicle with a desktop. You can actually travel lots of place, be a part of various other cultures and traditions, and give immense pleasure to your taste buds by the cuisine of several lands. To be a successful journalist, two things are absolutely essential, 1.Your knowledge in English 2.Your skill of communication. Without these two skills, it will be very difficult to be a travel journalist.

Hi Abhishek,
As one can say, the industry is doing quite well for itself and is predicted to do well for some years now. The students of this trade can look forward to working in public relations, television, films, publishing, journalism, editing, direction, etc. The thing to remember while applying to the industry is that people with strong people skills and a head for communication will be preferred any give day over others. The job requires the aspirants to be skillful, energetic and also creative. Following are the various job profiles offered to graduates in mass communication:
Sound Engineer
Film Director
Public Relations Officer
Sound Mixer and Sound Recorder
Special Correspondent
TV Correspondent
Producer
Radio Jockey/ RJ
Screenwriter
Art Director
Editor
Event manager
Video Jockey
Fashion Photographer Cartoonist
Illustrator
Critic
Photojournalist
Also on completing their graduation in Mass Communication the aspirants of the field can look forward to working with the following types of companies and areas:
AIR - All India Radio
Circulation and Public Relations
Central Information Service
Legal Affairs Department
Journals
News Agencies
Press Information Bureau
Photography Companies
TV Channels
Radio Telecasting Companies
Websites Periodicals and Magazines
Newspapers
Advertising Agencies
Books and Novels
Blogs
Broadcasting Corporations
Pay Scale
Attractive and high paying jobs as journalist, actor, director, editor, screenwriter, RJ, producer, VJ are available to the talented and trained individuals. Starting salary for a mass communication professional could be between Rs 12,000 and 25,000 depending your people and communication skills. After 5 Years of work experience a professional can expect higher salary in the range of Rs 50,000 to Rs 1,00,000 per month.
All the best.