Mass Communication degree can lead to careers/jobs in variety of fields and one can choose from plethora of options available depending upon one’s own interest.
Mass Communication as field can be taken up by any student but generally it is more suited to students of Humanities because of inherent nature of language skills required for the course which are more developed in Humanities than in Commerce or Sciences.
Mass Communication is a field that examines the processes, institutions and effects of the media at both the national and international platforms. It typically falls under the umbrella of Art and Social Sciences streams. The course duration varies in different countries.
Top Colleges/Fees/Duration of Bachelor’s Degree:
INDIA:
Fees Can vary between Rs.50,000/- to Rs.2,50,000/- per annum
Top Colleges in India: Symbiosis Institute of Mass Communications, Christ University Bangalore, Manipal Institute of Communications, Xaviers
Degrees Offered: BA in Journalism, BSc Journalism & Mass Communications.
Admissions Criteria: Mostly through entrance test, group discussion and personal interview
Eligibility Criteria: Minimum 55% in 10+2 from any board
ABROAD:
US: Fees USD 20k to 30k per annum, duration of bachelors -4 years
UK: Fees GBP 10k to 15k per annum, duration of bachelors – 3 years
Canada: Fees CAD 15k to 20k per annum, duration of bachelors – 3 to 4 years
Top Colleges:
US: UC Berkely, UCLA, University of Southern California, University of Texas, Austin
UK: LSE, Kings College
Canada: Mc Gill, University de Montreal, UBC
Should one need to do Masters in Mass Communication After Bachelors to get a good job ?
Perhaps this one of those fields where doing Masters in Journalism and Mass Communication is not that necessary. Rather, the best way to experience Mass Communication or Journalism is by getting on to the field. However, for those who want to research more about various fields of communication and learn more about various communication techniques should go to do Masters in this field.
Various Careers After Degree in Mass Communication:
- Corporate Communications with Corporate
- Public Relations with Corporate, Media Houses, Government Agencies
- Newspaper Journalism
- Fashion Journalism
- Leisure/Travel Journalism
- Sports Journalism
- News Anchor
- Content Writer
- Social Media Manager
- Advertising & Marketing
Career Prospects:
As a country we are by far the biggest consumer of electronic media today and the advent of new age communication platforms, social media, advertising agencies, media startup apps and traditional media houses along with zillions of corporates, thankfully there is no dearth of job opportunities by a degree in mass communication from a reputed institute.