M. A. (Journalism and Mass Communication) - Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham

Curriculum

Semester I Semester II Semester III Semester IV Elective (any one)

Semester I

Course Title
Media, Culture and Society
Print Journalism and Writing
Communication and Media Theories
Writing for Print Media practice
Audiography Lab
Photography Practice
Videography Practice
Graphic Design Lab
Cultural Education

Semester II

Course Title
Research Methodology for Communication and Media Studies
Film Studies
Media Laws, Ethics and Policies
Broadcasting for Radio and Television
Info graphics and Layout Designing Lab
Programme Casting, Anchoring and Presentation Skills
Television News Production
Digital Video Production Lab
Lab Journal 1
Amrita Values Programme

Semester III

Course Title
Media Analysis Techniques
Corporate Communication and Public Relations
Public Relations Campaign Practical
Elective
Introduction to Data Journalism and Visualization
Web Designing and Content Management Lab
Online and Social Media Tools for Journalists
Lab Journal 2
Mini Project in Media and Communication
Live-in-Lab.@ / Open Elective*
Life skills

Semester IV

Course Title
Internship
Comprehensive and Technical Viva-voce
Project in Media and Communication

Elective (any one)

Course Title
Crisis Reporting
Photojournalism
Big Data Journalism
Health and Environmental Communication
Global Communication
Approaches in Gender and Media Studies
Science Journalism
Advertising theories and practices
Business Journalism
Sports Journalism
Psychology and Media
Communication for Development

Fee Structure

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Fee Structure(Semester Wise)

Tuition Fee: 56,200
Caution Deposit: 2000

Note: #DOES NOT include expenses for food, travel, accommodation for Field and Study Trips, participation in events and conferences, programmes / competitions, Internships, Portfolio Presentation and Printing booklet, Special Internship, Placement Trips, Projects / Dissertation, excursion, etc. subject to change whenever required.

Scholarship Scheme

SCHOLARSHIP SCHEME(at the time of admission) is offered for all courses (except Ph.D.)

Scheme 1 – Applicants having above 95% marks in the qualifying examination: 50% concession in Tuition Fees
Scheme 2 – Applicants having marks between 90% and 94% in the qualifying examination: 40% concession in Tuition Fees
Scheme 3 – Applicants having marks between 80% and 89% in the qualifying examination: 30% concession in Tuition Fees

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Fees for the year 2022-2023
Fee Type	Slab	Seats(%)	Fees(Year Wise)
Scholarship Fees	1	5%	₹ 42,500
Scholarship Fees	2	6%	₹ 63,750
Regular Fees	3	89%	₹85,000
College Caution Deposit – ₹ 3000

Note:

% of Seats based on Total admissions per course
Scholarship for 1st year students will be awarded based on the academic performance in both semesters (Odd and Even).
For example – First year student will get scholarship benefit in second year.
Scholarship will be renewed on request in subsequent years on consistent academic performance by securing a Semester Grade Point Average (SGPA) of
- 9.5 and above for 5% Students (% of Seats based on total admissions per course)
- 9.0 and above for 6% Students (% of Seats based on total admissions per course) in each semester without any arrear at any point of time.