IGNOU MA JMC online programme, great for study

IGNOU MA JMC online programme has been launched and it will be offered in online mode from January 2022 admission cycle. Individuals who wish to study courses related to journalism and mass communication can apply for it.

Individuals wishing to know more about this IGNOU MA JMC online programme can visit the official website ‘majmc.ignouonline.ac.in’ and those willing to enrol can visit ‘ignouiop.samarth.edu.in’

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IGNOU MA JMC programme was launched by Nageshwar Rao, Vice-Chancellor of IGNOU. Sources say, this programme will soon be launched in regional languages soon.

About IGNOU MA JMC online programme

This is a two year duration course that is offered by School of Journalism and New Media Studies of IGNOU in the online mode.

MA (Journalism & Mass Communication) programme provides a comprehensive exposure to various aspects related to Journalism and Mass Communication to equip individuals with necessary knowledge, skills, attitudes and competencies.

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IGNOU MA JMC online programme will help build competencies and develop professional skills to avail employment opportunities in various media sectors.

It will provide opportunities to those who are working in media organisations without appropriate formal training to upgrade their knowledge and competencies.

The objective
The aim of the Master’s Degree in Journalism & Mass Communication is to develop skilled human resource in media and communication with a holistic appreciation of media as a tool for change and development.

Eligibility
Individuals who have passed a bachelors degree in any discipline are eligible to apply for this IGNOU MA JMC online programme.

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The applicants should have access to computers, Internet and basic knowledge of word processing for creating word documents and communicating through the Internet for sending and receiving mails, browsing sites etc.

Fee
The fee for this IGNOU MA JMC online programme is Rs 12,500 per year plus a registration fee of Rs 200.

Where to know
Individuals can visit the website ‘https://ignouiop.samarth.edu.in/index.php/site/programmes’ and click the link ‘MAJMCOL: Master of Arts (Journalism and Mass Communication)’ which will lead to another page containing full information about the course. Post knowing about IGNOU MA JMC online programme, individuals can apply for that.

How to apply
The procedure to apply for IGNOU MA JMC online programme is online. Candidates have to visit the website at ‘https://ignouadmission.samarth.edu.in’

Soon after the webpage downloads, candidates have to click the link for registration and create an account comprising username and password.

Post creation of a user account, individuals have to login with the help of username and password and start filling the application form. Required documents have to be uploaded, fee has to be paid through online mode.

Post reception of fee payment confirmation, application form can be submitted.

Upload
Applicants have to upload their recent passport size photograph in JPG format and its maximum size can be 100KB. They must also upload their specimen signature in JPG format and its maximum size must be 100KB.

They must also upload scanned copies of the relevant documents (maximum size 200KB each document in JPG/PDF format) while filling the application for IGNOU MA JMC online programme.

Lessons
The lessons taught in the first and second year of this IGNOU MA JMC online course are provided below:

First Year
Introduction to Journalism and Mass Communication

Reporting Techniques

Writing and Editing for Print Media

Broadcast and Online Journalism

Media and Society

Media Ethics Laws

Practical: Print & Online

Practical: Audiovisual

Second Year
Print Media

Electronic Media

Digital Media

Advertising & Public Relations

Communication & Media Studies

Communication Research Methods

Practical (Research Methodology)

Major Project Work

Contact
Students willing to have more details about IGNOU MA JMC online programme can contact ‘School of Journalism and New Media Studies (SOJNMS), IGNOU, New Delhi-110068.’

The phone numbers to call for clarifications are ‘011-29571601/1605’ Queries regarding IGNOU MA JMC online programme can be sent to emails ‘majmc@ignou.ac.in’ and ‘ksarul@ignou.ac.in’