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217. MAJMC – M.A in Journalism and Mass Communication
  1. MAJMC – Master of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication

Particulars

Details

Programme Type

Degree

Mode

Open Distance Learning

School

School of Journalism and New Media Studies

Duration

Minimum Duration: 24 Months
Maximum Duration: 48 Months

Medium

English and Hindi

Specialization

Journalism and Mass Communication

Eligibility

Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline. Learners should have access to computers, internet facilities, and basic knowledge of word processing, email communication, and internet browsing.

Fee Structure

₹ 13,500/- per year + Registration Fee & Development Fee as applicable

Programme Coordinators

Dr. Shikha Rai
Email: shikharai@ignou.ac.in

Dr. Amit Kumar
Email: amitkumar@ignou.ac.in

Programme Highlights

  • The MAJMC programme is modular in nature.
  • To earn the degree, learners must complete 80 credits (40 credits each year).
  • Learners exiting after the first year are awarded a Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism & Mass Communication (PGJMC).
  • Lateral entry into the second year of MAJMC is available for IGNOU PGJMC students as per IGNOU norms.

Lateral Entry Provisions

  1. PGJMC Learners with 32 Credits

(Admission Cycle: January 2020 to July 2022)

Additional Courses Required:

Course Code

Course Title

Credits

MNM-034

Mobile Journalism

4

MNM-036

Digital Media Literacy

4

Total Credits after Addition: 48 Credits

  1. PGJMC Learners with 36 Credits

(Admission Cycle: January 2023 to July 2024)

Additional Course Required:

Course Code

Course Title

Credits

MNM-036

Digital Media Literacy

4

Total Credits after Addition: 44 Credits

  1. PGJMC Learners with 40 Credits

(Admission Cycle: January 2025 onwards)

  • Eligible for direct admission into the second year of MAJMC.
  • No additional course required.
  • Learners will study only the current second-year courses totaling 40 credits.

Course Structure

Year 1

Course Code

Course Title

Credits

MJM-120

Introduction to Journalism and Mass Communication

6

MJM-021

Reporting Techniques

4

MJM-022

Writing and Editing for Print Media

4

MJM-023

Broadcast and Online Journalism

4

MJM-124

Media and Society

6

MJM-025

Media Ethics and Laws

4

MJML-220

Practical: Print

6

MJML-221

Practical: Audiovisual

6

MJML-023

Practical: Digital Media

6

Year 2

Course Code

Course Title

Credits

MJM-126

Print Media

6

MJM-027

Electronic Media

4

MJM-028

Digital Media

4

MJM-029

Advertising & Public Relations

4

MJM-130

Media and Communication Theories

6

MJM-031

Communication Research Methods

4

MJML-222

Practical: Research Methodology

6

MJMT-021

Internship

6

MJMP-120

Major Project Work (Dissertation)

6

MJMP-022

Research Portfolio

6

Additional / Earlier Course References

Course Code

Course Title

Credits

MJM-120

Introduction to Journalism and Mass Communication

4

MJM-124

Media and Society

4

MJM-030

Communication & Media Studies

4

MJM-026

Print Media

4