Master of Arts (MA) in Mass Communication and Journalism is a 2 year course by Purbanchal University.
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Students who have completed a Bachelor's degree in any faculty with a minimum of 40% aggregate marks and are interested in the diverse fields of mass communication and journalism can apply for the MAMCJ program during November/December each year. The initial procedure involves submitting a completed application form and attending an entrance test followed by an oral interview. Candidates who successfully pass both the test and interview will be eligible for selection.
However, the Department of Mass Communication and Journalism reserves the right not to admit all qualifying candidates if seats are limited. Final admissions are determined based on merit.
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MCJ 501 MC | Mass Communication: Theories and Practices | 3 |
| MCJ 502 JOU | Modern Journalism: Principles and Trends | 3 |
| MCJ 503 MC | Reporting/Editing or Term Paper | 3 |
| MCJ 504 JOU | Electronic Media: History and Modern Trends | 3 |
| MCJ 505 MC | Media Law | 3 |
| MCJ 506 NUM | Fundamentals of Information System | 3 |
| MCJ 507 | Project I | 1 |
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MCJ 521 MC | Mass Media Industry and Society | 3 |
| MCJ 522 MC | News Products Marketing | 3 |
| MCJ 523 MC | Research in Mass Communication | 3 |
| MCJ 524 MC | Advanced Electronic Media | 3 |
| MCJ 525 JOU | Comparative Study of the Media and Journalism in Nepal | 3 |
| MCJ 526 NUM | Advanced Concepts in Electronic Publication | 3 |
| MCJ 527 | Project II: Institutional Profile Writing | 1 |
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MCJ 601 MC | Mass Communication and Advertisement | 3 |
| MCJ 602 JOU | Mass Media and Public Relations | 3 |
| MCJ 603 NUM | Multimedia Application | 3 |
| MCJ 604 JOU | Internship 2 | 2 |
| MCJ 605 MC | SAARC Media | 3 |
| MCJ 606 JOU | - | - |
| MCJ 607 JOU | Print Journalism OR Broadcast Journalism | 3 |
| MCJ 608 | Project III Case Study | 1 |
| Course Code | Course Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| MCJ 611 JOU | Media Management | 3 |
| MCJ 612 MC | Thesis | 6 |
| Elective I | - | 3 |
| Elective II | - | 3 |
MCJ 613 MC Media and Gender
MCJ 614 JOU Development Journalism
MCJ 615 JOU Science and Environmental Journalism
MCJ 616 JOU Court Reporting
MCJ 617 MC Public Communication
MCJ 618 MC International Communication
MCJ 619 MC Alternative Media Practices
MCJ 620 NUM Cyber Publishing
MCJ 621 OPT Term Papers on Various Sectors of Media
MCJ 622 OPT Term Paper on Practical Projects of Audio OR Audio-visual or Photojournalism
Understand media theories, ethics, and communication models.
Develop skills in reporting, writing, and editing across media.
Produce content for print, broadcast, and digital platforms.
Analyze the role of media in society, politics, and culture.
Apply research methods in media and communication studies.
Use audio-visual and digital tools for media production.
Understand public relations, advertising, and media management.
Promote ethical and responsible journalism.
Communicate effectively with diverse audiences.
Prepare for careers in journalism, PR, content creation, and media research.
The two-year, four-semester MA MCJ program is available to students who wish to obtain a university degree with academic proficiency and professional experience in journalism and mass communication. It provides a graduate degree in response to the extraordinary expansion of Nepal's mass media and the demand for qualified individuals with up-to-date ICT sector understanding. The program's subject-based courses give students academic knowledge, while the hands-on research projects give them genuine professional skills. Working journalists and recent graduates can both benefit from this program.
