It is important to know that doing Journalism and Mass Communication as a Distance learning course is mostly theoretical. This course requires hands-on learning and is majorly dependent on practicals. Theories here have a 20-30% importance overall.
You should opt for a university that offers a regular course. By studying there you will be able to interact with others which will eventually help to make connections and gather experience.
After this you could opt for internships in several places and mediums like print or publishing or Audio-Visual.