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Is mass communication degree better to become a content writer? I am a graduate in English. Should I do a mass comm course?


Zeenath 1st Nov, 2017
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shreyapandey96 Student Expert 30th Sep, 2018

Dear Student,

Greetings.

Definitely yes, Mass Comunication degree course have a lots of scope in terms of good career and you can easily go for the respective course. To become a Content Writer , Mass Communication is the perfect course to opt for. One can also become a Sound Engineer, Film Director. Public Relations Officer, Sound Mixer and Sound Recorder, Special Correspondent, TV Correspondent, Producer, Radio Jockey/ RJ, Screenwriter, Art Director, Editor, Event manager, Video Jockey, Fashion Photographer Cartoonist after persuing this course.

These are the top Institutes to pursue Mass Communication in India:
  • Symbiosis Institute of Mass Communication, Pune
  • AJK Mass Communication Research Centre, Jamia Millia Islamia, New Delhi
  • Indian Institute of Mass Communication, New Delhi
  • Asian College of Journalism, Chennai
  • Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism and Communication, Bhopal
  • Xavier Institute of Communication (XIC), Mumbai
  • Indian Institute of Journalism and New Media, Bangalore

Wish you all the best for your upcoming future!

sejal yadav 29th Sep, 2018

Definitely, you can opt for a degree in Mass Communication. Primarily because it offers amazing job opportunities in the related field. To name a few, aspirants can work in fields like television,public relations, journalism, editing, publishing and so on with good packages as well as perks. In addition, this course also requires strong and good interapersonal skills. There are various institues that offers thsi degree.

  • Asian College of Journalism, Chennai
  • Symbiosis Institute of Mass Communication, Pune
  • Xavier Institute of Communication (XIC), Mumbai
  • Indian Institute of Mass Communication, New Delhi

Hope this helps. Good luck!

iam ssuhana 26th Sep, 2018

Yes, its a good course. Mass Communication and Journalism is a 2-year course pursued after the successful completion of the graduationl (any stream) of education from a recognized university with a minimum aggregate score of 50%.


These days internet has also emerged as a key player in this sector. Some lucrative job opportunities are associated with these forms of media. Radio channels TV channels, and online portals are the best places where one may find a job.Though print media forms like Newspapers and magazines have been overtaken by the electronic media, candidates still do enjoy decent consumption. This is safe to say that mass communication graduates may find a job at print media sector too mostly newspapers and magazines.
Since mass communication is made up of parts like journalism , reporting, and mass media etc. most are numerous job profiles available within this field. Some job that one lands depends upon one’s specialization to an extent.

The course focuses on ideas and outlets of mass communication such as media production, cultural issues, communication theories, regulations and media techniques stream.

The course generally provides teaching and training regarding reporting, writing, editing, photographing etc. Students can opt. for specializations in various fields of journalism such as Sports Journalism , Science Journalism , Environment Journalism , Fashion Journalism , Film Making, Advertising, Corporate communications, Advertising Agencies, Books, and Novels, All India Radio, Photography Companies, Broadcasting Corporations, Press Information Bureau, Radio Telecasting Companies, TV Channels, Websites etc.

I am enlisting a few good colleges which are known for their quality eduaction and placements.
Indian Institute of Mass Communication (IIMC) Delhi
Indian Institute of Journalism & New Media, Bangalore (IIJNM)
Xavier's Institute of Communication (XIC), Mumbai
Lovely Professional Universsity (LPU) Punjab
School of Social Science, University of Solapur
Delhi University,
Urvashi Dalal 1st Nov, 2017
Hey!

Yes, you can pursue a Mass Comm degree since your career goal is to become a Content Writer. Mostly all print or digital organisations requires Content Writer either with a Degree in English (hns) or Mass Comm. It teaches about writing for different mediums, content strategies and techniques for gathering news.
One suggestion though, besides a two year Masters degree in Mass Comm you can go for a PG Diploma in Journalism, as this is more relevant towards your career goals. Mass Comm degree will teach you about all the sectors whereas Journalism will be a specialised study focusing on news and writing for different mediums.

Some of the top Mass Comm and Journalism institutes are,

Asian College of Journalism, Indian Institute of Mass Communication, Xavier Institute of Communication, Jamia Millia Islamia, University of Mumbai and University of Pune.

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