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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 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. Structured across four semesters, the online MA Journalism and Mass Communication at Alagappa University, Karaikudi covers topics such as the Evolution of Media, Advertising and Public Relations, Media Laws and Ethics, Reporting and Editing, Audio and Video Production, Graphic Communication, and New Media Communication.

Programme Offerings

Interactive Video Course Book
Simulated Case Studies
Online discussion forums
Web Resources for Research Purpose and Reference Learning
live online sessions
Gamified practice tests
UGC entitled online degree

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 will be 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 enrollment 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 course examination will be conducted in online mode. The exam contains two types of assessments - Continuous Evaluation (25% weightage) and Semester-End Examinations (75% weightage). In the semester-end exam, students will have to attempt a total of 33 objective-type questions with 1 mark each and 7 subjective questions of 6 marks each for every subject for a total of 2 hours. Once the exam will be concluded successfully, the university will declare the results within 45 working days from the last date of the exam and generate mark sheets within 15 working days from the date the results are out.

Alagappa University Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ's)

1: What will be the minimum duration of the online MA Journalism and Mass Communication course?

The minimum duration of the Alagappa University MA Journalism online course is two years.

2: What qualification should I have to take the MA Journalism and Mass Communication online course?

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.

3: What is the fee of the online MA Journalism and Mass Communication course at Alagappa University, Karaikudi?

The total online Masters in Mass Communication course fee is Rs 60,300. The fee for international students is Rs 80,300.

4: What is the maximum time given to complete the online MA Journalism and Mass Communication course?

Candidates must ensure to complete the course in a minimum of two years and a maximum of four years.

5: How should I fill up the online MA Journalism and Mass Communication application form?

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/