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B.A. Journalism & Mass Communication

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About
Dayananda sagar university

Dayananda Sagar Institutions founded in the 60's by one such visionary, late Sri Dayananda Sagar committed to take knowledge to the people, transforms today’s students into responsible citizens and professional leaders of tomorrow. Dayananda Sagar University created by an Act of the Karnataka State in 2014, built on this adorable legacy and inspired by its own milestones, meeting the needs of quality higher education in this part of the world. This main campus is thoughtfully planned on 130 acres, with a picturesque site and a blossoming green environment, making it free from city crowds and pollution. Being a completely self-contained campus adjacent to Harohalli (45kms from Bengaluru city), it is equipped with all the modern state-of-the-art infrastructure, creating a conducive environment for progressive experiential learning and transforming you into next-generation innovators, explorers, leaders, and researchers.


About CJMC

College of Journalism & Mass Communication (CJMC) aims to produce a vibrant group of young professionals, responsive to the growing intellectual needs of the society, the self and the industry. It also promotes ethical practices and universal human values, along with futuristic skills in new media.

About
The Programme

Our 4-year BA (Hons) programme exposes you to 8 different career pathways: Journalism, Video Production, Advertising & Marketing Communications, Social Media Marketing, Media Research, English Literature, Psychology and Theatre.

After receiving basic training in all critical modules over the first two years, you will choose 1 of the 3 specialisations and major in that area. A two-month-long internship at the end of the 3rd year – which we will help you find – could actually see you getting job offers! The 4th year will help you round off your theoretical and practical skills with Honours and Research Honours options.


Admissions Eligibility

Pass in 10+2, A Level, IB, American 12th grade or equivalent and a minimum of 45% marks in aggregate. Arts group subjects are preferred

Three Specializations You Choose One

JOURNALISM

Acquire the core skills of journalism across media - print, radio, TV and digital. Learn how to get, work on and publish ‘stories’; both reports and features. It will be rewarding!

VIDEO PRODUCTION

Master the craft of single- and multi-cam video production and editing and top it with that dream short film project of yours. Of course, there’s a lot more!

ADVERTISING & PR

Pick up all the elements of the brand promotion communication universe and familiarise yourself with the magical world of Ad 360 in its entirety. Let’s communicate better!

Three Minors You Choose Two

ENGLISH LITERATURE

PSYCHOLOGY

THEATRE

THE CJMC ADVANTAGE

CJMC designs its own syllabus, enabling it to respond to changing needs of the communication
industry and society
 

CJMC’s programmes are delivered by seasoned industry professionals who continue to offer consultancy to media practitioners and leading media companies.

Students are provided with opportunities to undertake internships in leading media organizations. Students have been able to publish significant media works in newspapers and journals.

Why CJMC at DSU


  • Student-centric flexible approach, allowing students to explore their strengths
  • Open culture that encourages debates, discussion and freedom with responsibility
  • Vast and well-placed alumni network with regular alumni interactions
  • Learning is experiential, personalized and intensive, with seamless blend of theory and structured practical work
  • Course structure offers Liberal Arts subjects as electives
  • Syllabus is aligned with NEP and changing industry needs
  • Senior faculty are seasoned media professionals and industry consultants
  • Assured summer internship/placement assistance/higher studies guidance
  • Regular immersive interdisciplinary workshops with industry practitioners
  • Value-added skill development certificate courses
  • Professional student memberships with industry associations like PRCAI/PRCI
  • Only media college in India to participate in the annual ‘Global Communications Project and Symposium’ with 13 global universities
  • Only media college to offer Theatre as an integral component of the course
  • Air-conditioned classrooms with AV facility
  • State of the art studio/media lab
  • Last, but not the least, the legacy of the founder, Shri Dayananda Sagar, who was a noted journalist

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WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAYS

The course offers interesting options that help students broaden their horizons and thanks to the faculty members, I could do my internship in a reputed media house.

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Amullya

CJMC provided me with an internship at The New Indian Express, ND. I also got a job offer from them and I look forward to joining them!

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Zaid

Being given a chance to work at one of India's most respected business news networks, CNBC-TV18 was a great opportunity. I'd like to thank the faculty for this.

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Sahana

Interning with Aaj Tak, New Delhi, was a wonderful experience for me. CJMC provides a wholesome atmosphere for a good career in media.

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Taha

Choosing a focussed programme over triple majors helped me during my internship at The New Indian Express.


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Thrupthi

CJMC has been the best thing that has happened to me. It has made me more confident about myself and has made me love Journalism!

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Himadyuthi

I love CJMC because it allows me to question and voice my opinions while having fun!


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