Master of Arts [MA] in Broadcast Journalism Top Colleges, Syllabus, Scope and Salary

Updated On - January 24th, 2019

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M.A. Broadcast Journalism course is a 2-year postgraduate level Journalism course. Candidates who have completed their Bachelor of Arts [BA] in Journalism or any other equivalent degree with a maximum of 55% marks are eligible for the course. Candidates who are attending their final year Bachelor degree examination are also eligible for this course.

Few colleges offer M.A. Broadcast Journalism course in India. Eligibility, fees structure, admission procedures, career opportunities may vary from one university to another. Top institutes and colleges offer this course is listed below:

Institute for Media, Management and Communication Studies, Delhi
Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism, Bhopal
Premier College of Arts, Commerce, Science and Management Studies, Maharashtra
The Global Open University, Nagaland
VPGR Institute of Technology, Chennai

Fees for M.A. Broadcast Journalism course range from INR 10,000 to INR 5 lakhs per annum.

This course helps for design to build upon the knowledge in journalism, broadcasting, editing, writing, mass media, and production. This course also introduces to news writing for print media and newspapers including the techniques of reporting, news gathering, and interviewing.

For M.A. Broadcast Journalism course admissions, students should attend counseling conducted by the government colleges. Students will get admissions in private colleges by clearing the entrance exams and personal interview conducted by the colleges. Entrance exams may vary from one institute to another. In other colleges, students may get admissions for this course directly based on the marks obtained in their bachelor’s degree examination.

Graduates will get jobs in areas like Journals, Advertising Agencies, TV Channels, Newspapers, Photography Companies, New Agencies, etc. Professionals may work in positions like News Anchor, Radio News Anchor, Senior Writer, News Editor, Executive Producer, Technical Director, Station Manager, etc. M.A. Broadcast Journalism professionals may get salaries from INR 2 to INR 20 lakhs per annum.

Top Colleges for Master of Arts [MA] (Broadcast Journalism)

M.A. Broadcast Journalism: Course Highlights Table

Course Level	Postgraduate
Duration	2 years
Examination Type	Semester type
Eligibility	Bachelor’s degree
Admission Process	Merit-based or Entrance-based
Top recruiting organizations	Market Times TV, Impact Guru, BBC, Scroll Today News, Energia Wellbeing Private Limited
Top recruiting areas	Journals, Advertising Agencies, TV Channels, Newspapers, Photography Companies, New Agencies
Top job profiles	News Anchor, Radio News Anchor, Senior Writer, News Editor, Executive Producer, Technical Director, Station Manager
Course Fee	INR 10,000 to 5 Lacs
Average Starting Salary	INR 2 to 20 Lacs

M.A. Broadcast Journalism: What is it About?

M.A. Broadcast Journalism course emphasizes basic news writing techniques and on related ethical and legal issues. In this course, students learn how to write, feature, gather, edit news, and writing sports articles. This course creates students with the passion, highest ethical standards, and with experience of the journalism world. This course focuses on three major areas of journalism such as news, broadcasting, and newspaper reporting including internet and magazines.

In this course, students study the basic methods of conducting interviews, gathering information, writing clear, organizing a story, concise copy, writing leads, and develop research skills. After completing M.A. Broadcast Journalism course, students should able to write, accurate, concise, clear, balanced, complete, and readable news stories according to the news guidelines created by the company’s standards. This course also emphasizes features, writing, reviews, and editorials including appropriate language, completeness, audience analysis, and accuracy.

M.A. Broadcast Journalism: Top Institutes

This course is offered by various colleges in India. Top institutes, colleges, universities, their locations, and their fees structure are listed below:

COLLEGE NAME	CITY	AVERAGE ANNUAL FEE IN INR
Dr. Zakir Husain Institute	Jharkhand	INR 29,000
Dr. Zakir Husain Institute	Patna	INR 70,900
Institute for Media, Management and Communication Studies	Delhi	INR 1,40,000
Jagran Lakecity University	Indore	INR 1,000
Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism	Bhopal	INR 17,055
People’s Institute of Media Studies	Bhopal	INR 50,000
Premier College of Arts, Commerce, Science and Management Studies	Maharashtra	INR 10,000
School of Broadcasting and Communication	Mumbai	INR 5,00,000
The Global Open University	Nagaland	INR 24,125
VPGR Institute of Technology	Chennai	INR 13,000

M.A. Broadcast Journalism: Eligibility

Candidates who have completed their B.A. Journalism or any other equivalent degree with a maximum of 55% marks are eligible for M.A. Broadcast Journalism course. Candidates who are attending their final year Bachelor degree examination are also eligible for this course.

Apply for this course:

Eligible candidates can apply for this course through online or offline mode. Applicants can apply online through the official website of the required college. Applicants can apply for this course directly by visiting the college and complete the admission process.

M.A. Broadcast Journalism:Admission Process

AUCET
IPU CET
MU OET
ACJ Entrance Exam

In other colleges, students may get admissions for M.A. Broadcast Journalism course directly based on the marks obtained in their bachelor’s degree examination.

Latest Master of Arts [MA] (Broadcast Journalism) Admission Alert

M.A. Broadcast Journalism: Syllabus and Course Description

YEAR I	YEAR II
Introduction to Broadcast Journalism	International Broadcasting Laws
Programme Dev. In Broadcast Journalism	Educational Broadcasting
Film and TV Production	Developmental Broadcasting
Regulatory Framework of Broadcasting	Satellite Communication
TV and Social Change	Master’s Thesis

M.A. Broadcast Journalism: Who should opt?

Candidates who have an interest in Broadcast Journalism and its related areas are suitable for this course
Candidates who wish to study subjects like economics and business to enhance their qualification are suitable
Candidates who have advanced analytical skills, problem-solving skills, interpersonal skills, and organizational abilities are suitable for this course

M.A. Broadcast Journalism: Career Prospects

Candidates have lots of opportunities in journalism and its related areas. Most of M.A. Broadcast Journalism professionals may work in areas like journals, photography companies, All India radio, broadcasting corporations, press information bureau, new agencies, advertising agents, newspapers, periodicals, TV channels, radio telecasting companies, colleges, institutes, etc. Professionals may get jobs in both the private and public sectors.

These professionals may work in positions offered by top companies and industries are a journalist, reporter, community reformer, editor, travel agent, tour operator, customer service executive, PCS officer, team leader, management manager, columnist, article writer, etc. Some professionals may work as teacher and lecturer in top universities or colleges. Few professionals may start their own TV channels, News channels, etc.

Top Companies offer jobs for these M.A. Broadcast Journalism postgraduates are:

AIR
ZEE TV
STAR TV
Doordarshan
Market Times TV
Impact Guru
BBC
Scroll Today News
Energia Wellbeing Private Limited

Major Job positions, job descriptions, and the Average annual salary for each position are listed below:

JOB POSITION	JOB DESCRIPTION	AVERAGE ANNUAL SALARY IN INR
News Anchor	News Anchors are responsible for collaborating with the news director to choose the required stories to broadcast based on the audience preferences. They also do research on local community, international, national, and state events.	INR 3,36,000
News Editor	News Editors are responsible for performing a variety of editorial works such as indexing, layout, and revising the content of written newspapers for final publication. They edit, rewrite, and prepare copy to improve readability and read copy for publication. They also proofread the content to find errors like punctuation, spelling, and syntax errors. They also verify statistics, dates, and references included in the articles.	INR 4,16,000
Executive Producer	Executive Producers are responsible for working with the legal department to draw up contracts with other co-workers. They draw up the project budget and approve or deny the materials for the events. They schedule a time frame for completion of the project.	INR 8,00,000
Production Journalist	Production Journalists are responsible for reading a press release, researching articles, interviewing sources, and establishing and maintaining contacts. They also write, edit, submit copy, proofread, and verify statements and facts. They also attend events, liaising with editors, designers, sub-editors, photographers, and staying up to date with contempt, privacy, and defamation law.	INR 3,13,000
Media Analyst	Media Analysts are responsible for producing action plans for advertising campaigns from pre-defined marketing objectives. They select media platforms that best suit the brand or product that will be advertised.	INR 3,24,000