ALAGAPPA UNIVERSITY
(A State University Accredited with A+ Grade by NAAC (CGPA : 3.64) in the Third Cycle
and Graded as Category - I University by MHRD - UGC)

Karaikudi - 630 003, Tamil Nadu, India

Master of Arts - Journalism and Mass Communication

The focus of the program is to develop competent and qualified media professionals who will be an asset to the media industry. The programme provides students with both theoretical and practical exposure to media. The main areas that are covered in the course are Evolution of Media, Reporting and Editing, Advertising and Public Relations, Media Laws and Ethics, Audio and Video Production, Graphic Communication, New Media Communication. In addition, students are encouraged to contribute articles to, or report major events for, various media, during the course. Print Journalism is the key focus of the course, along with electronic media.

Objective

  • To give an expanded knowledge about various kind of media.
  • To gain vivid knowledge on Audio and Video Production.
  • To understand concept of media and industry.
  • To study about radio, television, satellite communication and internet.
  • To understand about modern concepts like advertisement, public relation and culture.
  • To educate the undergraduate students in the fascinating field

Eligiblity

Pass in any Degree from Recognized University

Duration Minimum - 2 year Maximum - 4 year

Curriculum

Semester 1

  • Introduction to Journalism & Mass Communication
  • Evolution of Media
  • photography
  • Reporting & Editing

Semester 2

  • Theories of Communication
  • Advertising & Public Relations
  • Audio Production
  • Video Production

Semester 3

  • Graphic Communication
  • Communication Research Methods
  • Media Laws and Ethics
  • Internship (One Month)

Semester 4

  • Development Communication
  • New Media Communication
  • Corporate Communication
  • Project Work / Dissertation

Fee Structure

Particulars of Fees:

Particulars Fees
Tuition Fees Per Semester Rs. 6000
Exam Fees Per Semester Rs. 2400
e-content charges Rs. 6000
Any other charges semester-wise (Spl fee) Rs. 3000
Total fee per semester Rs. 17400
Any other charges Mark statement / Provisional / Degree Certificate fee etc. Rs. 1500
Total Fee of the Programme (INR) Rs. 71100