MA in Journalism and Mass Communication is a two-year postgraduate program that provides you with advanced professional education and skills demanded in today’s fast-paced journalism industry. As one of the best colleges for Masters in Journalism and Mass Communication in Delhi NCR, SJMC not only provides a thorough grounding in basic skills such as news reporting, editing, and interviewing, but also provides an opportunity to focus on the area of your interest.

ASU Gurugram has established itself as one of the top universities for mass communication and journalism courses, thanks to its excellent infrastructure, world-class faculty and close connections with top media houses. Offering a perfect blend of theoretical education and practical exposure, this program is one of the most popular masters courses in journalism and mass communication that help you develop deep expertise in the ever-evolving field of journalism.

Youth Ki Awaaz team conducts a voter awareness workshop for SJMC students

Douglas Busvine, New Delhi Bureau Chief at Thompson Reuters conducting a master class with SJMC students

Paranjoy Guha Thakurta, Senior Journalist at SJMC's media festival 2017

Sreenivas Jain, Managing Editor, NDTV being interviewed by SJMC students

Shereen Bhan, Managing Editor, CNBC-TV18 with SJMC students at ENBA awards

Team SJMC at NDTV studios

Natasha Jog, Senior Anchor and Editor, NDTV trains SJMC students on anchoring

SJMC students recieve UNICEF's Radio4child Award

SJMC food club: A family that eats together, stays together

SJMC faculty and students at BBC bureau New Delhi

Aditya Berlia, Pro Chancellor, Apeejay Stya University with Shyatto Raha, Managing Director, NDTV Worldwide and Nidhi Razdan, Executive Editor, NDTV 24x7 while singing the MOU at NDTV HQ

Louis-Georges Arsenault, UNICEF representative to India, with SJMC students at the launch of PM's Safe Motherhood Campaign, New Delhi

Siddharth Vardarajan founding editor of the wire with SJMC Dean Prof. Pervaiz Alam at print week 2014

Amit Baruah, Managing Editor, The Hindu, with SJMC students celebrating media festival 2016 at Apeejay Stya University

Journalism students of edith Cowan University, Australia, with SJMC students in a workshop

Laila Taiyabji social activist and founder of dastkar with SJMC faculty & students

Laila Taiyabji Social Activist and Founder of Dastkar with SJMC Faculty & Students

Students recording a radio programme in the SJMC studio

SJMC students filming a scene in the studio

Theatre of the Absurd! SJMC students in print room doing an assigment

SJMC student at his workstation while editing a flim

SJMC students working on the next issue of university newsletter ASU Express

Collaborations

Eligibility

Bachelor’s degree from a recognised university
Criteria: Entrance test & interview.

Students who have successfully completed Post Graduate Diploma programme from Apeejay Institute of Mass Communication, Dwarka, New Delhi, and want to opt for higher studies, are eligible for direct admission in 2nd year of MA in Journalism & Mass Communication in Apeejay Stya University.

Duration

2 Years

Specializations Offered

Television Production
PR and Event Management
Print Journalism
Broadcast Journalism
Corporate Communication
Online Journalism
Radio Journalism
Advertising
Documentary Film Making
Creative Writing

Fee and Scholarships (2020-21)

(In INR)	For Students
Tuition Fee (per annum)	2,60,000
Net Tuition fee (per annum) after scholarship*:
less than or equal to 60%	1,70,000
greater than 60%	1,50,000
Additional Charges**	30,200

Note:

* Additional Scholarship available on merit cum means basis for truly deserving students, on case to case basis. Scholarship offered based on graduation aggregates.

** Additional Charges are inclusive of:

Development Fee	INR 20,000 per annum
Security Fee	INR 5,000 One Time Payable (Refundable)
CRC	INR 3,000 One Time Payable with the 1st Semester Fee
Online Library	INR 2,000 per annum
Group Insurance Accident Policy	INR 200 per annum

USPs of the Programme:

Perfect blend of theory and practice with students getting hands-on training & internships in various media houses
Emphasis on research investigative Journalisms
Focus on critical and innovative thinking
Collaborations with St. Joseph's University, Philapdelphia US and Arcadia University, Pennsylvania