The four semester Master Degree Programme in Journalism &Mass Communication equip the womencandidates to work in any media organization stations like Newspapers,Magazines, Television channels, Broadcasting stations, News agencies, PublicRelations Departments, Advertising Agencies, Technical Writing, Online journalismand Business Journalism, Teaching and Research and any other media related jobof both electronic and print media. The MCJ programme also aims at theempowerment of women for the formation as social scientists for making plansand strategies for the needed social change, so as to accelerate theDevelopment process. The course content also gives opportunities for leadershipqualities for women to become political leaders and to meet the challenges ofthe technocracy.
Empowerment of women by pursuing academic and professional excellence to strengthen media’s role in a democratic society.
To inculcate self-development and to nurture research culture among students in pursuit of excellence in a rapidly changing global media environment.
1. Title of Programme
Master Degree course in Journalism and Mass Communication
2. Duration of the Programme
Four semesters with each semester consisting of a minimum of 90 working days distributed over a minimum of 18 weeks, each of 5 working days.
3. Eligibility
Candidates who have passed a Bachelor Degree course of the University of Calicut or any other university recognized by the University of Calicut as equivalent there to and have secured a minimum of 45% marks in aggregate are eligible to apply. However professional graduates will be considered for M.A Journalism and Mass Communication, admission provided if they secure minimum of first class (60%) in overall subjects. Backward communities and SC/ST candidates will get relaxation in marks as per University rules.
4. Admission
Admission to the course shall be made in the order of merit of performance of eligible candidates at the entrance examination. The 3 hour entrance examination will assess the language ability, general knowledge and aptitude of the candidate. Candidates securing 50% at the entrance examination alone will be considered for admission. Candidates belonging to backward communities would be eligible for admission if they secure 47% at the entrance exam.
5. Weightage
Communication /Visual Communication/ Film Production/Video Production candidates will be given weightage in only one of the categories whichever is higher. Weightage will be given only on production of authentic certificates.
6. Intake:
The intake shall be restricted to number sanctioned by the University from time to time for each batch. Reservation of seats for SC/ST and other backward community will be as per the reservation rules of the University.
7. Fee:
Fee for the programme will be as per the directions issued by the University of Calicut in line with the policy of the Government.
8. Infrastructure requirements for conducting the Programme
Apart from the statutory requirements for the programmes in general, the colleges shall ensure the following infrastructure for conducting the Journalism and Mass Communication programme:
9. Program Outcome
10. Program Specific Outcome
Mastered on contemporary skills required for a journalist, equip them with reporting, editing and production techniques relevant to the dynamic media world.
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