M.A Mass Communication Admission 2021 & Top Colleges

• M.A. in Mass Communication is the 2 years long course consisting of 4 semesters. It is the postgraduate level course which aims to produce brilliant intellectuals who may fulfil the demand of media industry.
• This course is offered in full-time mode. Candidates who want to make their career in scriptwriting, journalism, filmmaking, editing, production, films & TV publishing can pursue this course. In India, the total tuition fee for this course falls in the range of INR 50,000/- to 3 lacs.
• The course provides both theoretical and practical learning in the basic areas of mass communication. Students are prepared for media world. Good communication skills, presentation skills and confidence are some of the key skills required to get success in this field.

The subjects broadly taught during this course are as follows:

•    Basic Writing Skills
•    Science of Communication
•    Communication Technology
•    Media Writing Skills
•    Media Production
•    Communication Research
•    Advertising and Social Marketing
•    Media Laws and Ethics
•    Cross Cultural Communication
•    Public Relations and Corporate Communication
•    Media Management and Marketing
Eligibility Criteria for M.A. in Mass Communication:
To get admission into the first year of M.A. in Mass Communication, students need to hold the minimum qualification of graduation level. Students who have passed bachelor’s degree in any stream with not less than 50% marks will be eligible for admission. The criteria of marks percentage may vary from college to college.
Admission Procedure for M.A. in Mass Communication:
•    The admission process does not remain same in each college.
•    Some colleges offer admission on the basis of entrance test followed by personal interview.
•    There are few colleges which provide direct admission based of merit of qualifying examination.
•    Students can know the authentic admission details of desired college from its official website.
Job Opportunities after M.A. in Mass Communication:

• Mass Communication is an interesting field for the candidates aspire to work in media industry. The candidates pursuing their career in mass communication get golden opportunities in private organizations.
• A professional course in mass communication opens a door to work in TV channel, newspaper publishing houses, advertising agencies, All India radio, magazines, journals, press information bureau, corporate communication, news channels, etc.
• Candidates wishing to do freelance work for websites or blogs can also for it. As a freelancer, one may write article for prestigious organization and earn well on hourly, weekly or monthly basis.
• The popular positions offered to these professionals are event manager, radio jockey, broadcast assistant, public relations officer, fashion photographer, deputy manager and assistant technical officer.

Top Recruiters:
The leading recruiters in the field of mass communication are listed below:
•    All India Radio(AIR)
•    Doordarshan(DD)
•    STAR India
•    The Hindu
•    Times Group 
•    Balaji Telefilms Limited
•    Hindi Times
•    The Pioneer
•    India Today Group
Salary Offered after M.A. in Mass Communication:
An entry level candidate in mass communication field can earn the salary anywhere in between INR 12,000/- to 25,000/- per month. Remuneration will be paid more after few years of experience.