B.A. Journalism or Bachelor of Arts in Journalism is an undergraduate journalism course. Journalism course covers the study of ways and methods to collect as well as distribute the news and create general awareness among the common public through the print as well as electronic media. Journalism is generally divided into two media categories – the Print and the Electronic media. Print media journalism consists of newspapers, journals, magazines, digests and news agencies. Electronic media journalism consists of television, radio and the internet. The bachelor degree course in journalism generally involves teaching and training regarding reporting, writing, editing, photographing etc. The main purpose of this course is to teach students as how to inform, enlighten and educate people.
TOP INSTITUTES
Lady Shri Ram College for Women, New Delhi.
Christ University, Bangalore.
St. Xavier's College, Mumbai.
Madras Christian College, Chennai.
Jawaharlal Nehru Univeristy (JNU), New Delhi.
CAREERS & JOBS
Research & Educational Institutes
News & TV Channels
All India radio
Press & Printing Firms
Fashion Industry
B.A. Journalism Job Types
Associate Editor
Sub-editor
Proof Reader
Reporter
Correspondent/Special Reporter
Writer
Columnist
Critic
Photojournalist
Cartoonist
There are good numbers of avenues that open up after pursuing this course signifying Mass Communication as one of the fastest growing fields in entire world.
The basic eligibility criterion for pursuing B.A. (Journalism) degree is qualifying 10+2 or equivalent examination in any stream from a recognized board of the country.
