Master of Arts [MA] (Journalism) Syllabus, Course Structure and Program Schedule 2025-2026

The curriculum for MA Journalism comprises of certain core courses and electives which help in acquiring some specialized skills. Apart from the core courses and electives, students also require to fulfill a project which generally involves investigative journalism. Students are also encouraged to take up internship assignments in between semester breaks. At the end of the program, candidates also have to submit a dissertation on topics related to media and journalism.

Syllabus

The syllabus for MA Journalism may differ for different universities. However, the broad areas which are covered remain the same. Here we have amassed an overview of the syllabus for MA Journalism.

Name of Course	Topics	Description
Reporting, Writing and Editing	Reporting Techniques Writing Techniques Editing Techniques	This course provides the fundamental ground for the whole discipline. It introduces to the basic techniques involved in Reporting, Writing and Editing.
Tools of Modern Journalism	Photojournalism Interviewing Skills The art of developing sources The use of Social Media Mobile Journalism Applications Live Broadcasting Use of statistics and infographics	In this course students are introduced to modern technological methods of journalism.
Key Issues in Journalism	Issues related to Indian Constitution and Politics Caste Relations in Contemporary India Changing Aspects of Technology Aspects of International Relations Key Challenges on the National Front	This course deals with important issues of contemporary relevance which influence journalistic practices.
Media Perspectives	The Press and the independence movement Movements of social reform and transformation Growth of print, broadcast and new media The explicit and implicit forms of censorship operating on the news media Direct Broadcast satellite Revolution Impact of Global media giants on news production and dissemination Influence of Internet and New Media	This course helps to understand various perspectives on media and media diversity.
The Media, Law, and Society	Laws on Media in India Article 19 of Constitution Freedom of Speech and Expression International laws on media and journalism	This course focuses on various laws which apply to the field of journalism and their impact on media.
Research Techniques	Elements of Research Scientific approach to Research Research and Communication theories Research Design Components Methods of Communication Research Tools of Data Collection Media Research Report Writing, Data Analysis Technique, Coding and tabulation Media Research as a tool of reporting	This course equips a student with methodologies techniques for research in the field of journalism.