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Course Details
Alagappa University offers an online MA in Journalism and Mass Communication to all aspiring candidates. The online MA Journalism and Mass Communication course at Alagappa University is designed to provide students with both theoretical and practical exposure to media.
The Alagappa University Online MA JMC focuses on developing competent and qualified media professionals who will be an asset to the media industry. Students are provided knowledge in areas such as the Evolution of Media, Advertising and Public Relations, Media Laws and Ethics, Reporting and Editing, Audio and Video Production.
Programme Offerings
- UGC entitled online degree
- Interactive Video Course Book
- Simulated Case Studies
- Online discussion forums
- Web Resources for Research Purpose and Reference Learning
- live online sessions
- Gamified practice tests
Eligibility Criteria
Interested candidates must meet the eligibility criteria to get into the online Master in journalism and mass communication offered by Alagappa University, Karaikudi. As per the online MA JMC eligibility norms prescribed by the university, candidates must have passed a bachelor’s degree in any stream from a recognised University.
Admission Details
An online process is carried out for the Alagappa University Online MA Journalism and Mass Communication course. The admission to the online MA Journalism and Mass Communication course will include filling up an application form online, uploading the documents and paying the requisite fee.
Documents to keep ready while filling up the online MA Journalism and Mass Communication course
Provisional Degree/ Degree Certificate of Graduation
All Semester/ All Year/ Consolidated Marksheets of Graduation
10th Std. Mark sheet & Certificate
12th Std. Mark sheet
Photo-Soft Copy
Any Government Photo ID Proof (Aadhaar Card, PAN card, Voter's ID, Driving License/ Passport.)
Government Gazette Notification of Name Change (In Case of Name Change)
Cheque/DD/Online Payment Receipt
For Foreign Students
AIU equivalence for Graduation Degree
Passport Copy/ Government issued ID card.
Application Details
Candidates can follow the steps mentioned below to fill out the application form online:
Visit the official website - https://www.auedu.in/
Select and navigate through the online MA Journalism and Mass Communication course
Fill in the application form online
Upload the required documents
Pay the admission fee as applicable
Submit the form
After the successful submission of the application along with the required documents, candidates will get an acknowledgement letter with a reference number along with study material and the login credentials of the learning management system on their registered email id from the university. They will also get their enrolment number through email at their email address.
The Syllabus
The online MA Journalism and Mass Communication syllabus has been prescribed by Alagappa University, Karaikudi. The syllabus contains all the MA Journalism and Mass Communication subjects/ topics that will be taught throughout the two years. The list of the Alagappa University Online MA JMC subjects is mentioned below:
Introduction to Journalism & Mass Communication
Evolution of Media
photography
Reporting & Editing
Theories of Communication
Advertising & Public Relations
Audio Production
Video Production
Graphic Communication
Communication Research Methods
Media Laws and Ethics
Internship (One Month)
Development Communication
New Media Communication
Corporate Communication
Project Work / Dissertation
Evaluation Process
The Alagappa University Online MA Journalism and Mass Communication exam is conducted online, with Continuous Evaluation (25%) and Semester-End Examinations (75%). The semester exam includes 33 objective and 7 subjective questions per subject, totaling 2 hours. Results are declared within 45 days, with mark sheets generated in 15 days.
Alagappa University Online Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)
The minimum duration of the Alagappa University MA Journalism online course is two years.
To take admission to a master's in journalism and mass communication online course, you must be graduated in any discipline from a recognised University.
Candidates must ensure to complete the course in a minimum of two years and a maximum of four years.
The online MA Journalism and Mass Communication application form can be filled up by visiting the official website of Alagappa University - https://www.auedu.in/
Yes, students can learn and work at the same time for the online MA Journalism and Mass Communication course.