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Master of Arts [MA] (Journalism & Mass Communication) From LPU, Jalandhar

Jalandhar, PunjabPrivate UniversityEstd 2005NAAC Grade A++ 5.0
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Master of Arts [MA] (Journalism & Mass Communication) 
first year fees:  ₹240,000
2 YearsFull Time
Yearsyear 1year 2
Semester1234
Tution fees₹120000₹120000₹120000₹120000
Total Year Wise fees2.40 Lakhs2.40 Lakhs

LPU Master of Arts [MA] (Journalism & Mass Communication) Ranking

LPU Mass Communications ranking by IIRF is 38 out of 100 in India in 2023

IIRF Ranking

#38 out of 100 in India 2023 
#6th in Punjab

Course Details

Lovely Professional University (LPU) provides a two years MA Journalism & Mass Communication course. Aspirants seeking admission to the course must have passed with 50% aggregate marks in Bachelor's Degree (any discipline) or equivalent, subject to qualifying LPUNEST. LPU offers scholarships on the basis of scores obtained in LPUNEST (National Entrance and Scholarship Test). Approximately 50% of students are able to crack this scholarship test. The same scholarship is applicable to students scoring 70%-79.9% in the qualifying exam. 

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LPU MA Journalism & Mass Communication Key Highlights 

  • Due to the global pandemic, the classes of MA Journalism & Mass Communication will be held online till the notice issued by the Lovely Professional University.
  • The fee for MA Journalism & Mass Communication in Lovely Professional University (LPU) is INR 1,20,000 per semester.
  • Admissions in MA Journalism & Mass Communication in Lovely Professional University are offered to graduate students only.
  • Besides graduation, Applicants have to clear the online proctored entrance exam for getting admission in MA Journalism & Mass Communication at Lovely Professional University (LPU).
  • Lovely Professional University (LPU) does not provide any in campus placement for the MA Journalism & Mass Communication course.

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LPU MA Journalism & Mass Communication Eligibility Criteria 

  • Aspirants must have passed their graduation in any discipline with a minimum of 50% of marks from a recognized university or any other equivalent.
  • Aspirants belonging to reserved category (Such as North East, Defence Personnel and Wards of Kashmiri Migrants) must have passed their graduation in any discipline with a minimum of 45% of marks from a recognized university or any other equivalent.
  • Aspirants must have cleared the entrance exam conducted by the university.

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LPU MA Journalism & Mass Communication Fees & Scholarship

LPU offers the following scholarships for MA Journalism & Mass Communication:

  • On basis of percentage in qualifying exam
Criteria Scholarship Amount 
90% & above aggregate marks in Graduation  INR 24,000 (30% of Programme Fees)
80% to 89.99% aggregate marks in Graduation  INR 20,000 (25% of Programme Fees)
70% to 79.99% aggregate marks in Graduation  INR 16,000 (20% of Programme Fees)

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  • Lovely Professional University provides the choice to take the Online Remotely Proctored (LPUNEST) exam from home due to the pandemic.
  • The LPUNEST exam will be proctored remotely as it will be monitored live with the help of advanced Artificial Intelligence techniques and also by the invigilators.
  • Aspirants can book the slot for the test according to their own choice, but the university suggests that aspirants should do it as soon as possible and should not wait for the last date.
  • The basic requirement for LPUNEST is a proper internet connection, a silent room, mobile or laptop with camera and mic in order to give the exam smoothly.
  • The most important requirement is the id proof, which aspirants need to show before the LPUNEST exam begins.
  • Aspirants will be provided admission in MA Journalism & Mass Communication in LPU based on their performance in the entrance exam.
  • The second phase of admission through the same process can happen if the seats remain vacant.

How to apply for LPU MA Journalism & Mass Communication?

There are four major steps aspirants should follow in order to get admission to MA Journalism & Mass Communication at Lovely Professional University (LPU).

Step 1:

  • Aspirants should register themselves on the official site of Lovely Professional University (LPU) by filling in their basic details such as name, contact details. address, gender, date of birth etc. 
  • After this their account will be made on the official website of LPU, this account can be used to fill the further application form.
  •  Aspirants can log in to their account and complete the next step which is filling the application form for admission.

Step 2:

  • Firstly, aspirants need to select the program in which they want to apply, for example, they have to choose MA Journalism and Mass Communication.
  • Secondly, they have to pay an amount of INR 1000 via online mode. 
  • Thirdly, after the successful payment aspirants have to upload their documents such as their recent passport size coloured photograph, date of birth certificate and certificate or mark sheet of the qualifying exam. 

Step 3:

  • Deposit the test fee:
    • Cost of Application form and Soft copy of LPUNEST Kit is INR 1000 (for Boys) and INR 500 (for Girls).
    • Cost of Application form and Printed LPUNEST Kit is INR 1500 (for Boys) and INR 1000 (for Girls).
  • Fill the test application form.

Step 4:

  • Once the payment is done, aspirants have to book a slot for appearing in the LPUNEST Exam.
  • The LPUNEST exam will be conducted in an online proctored medium from home.
  • The result of LPUNEST is declared by the Lovely Professional University within a day.

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LPU MA Journalism & Mass Communication Syllabus

The two years MA Journalism and Mass Communication curriculum provided by the Lovely Professional University is a two years course that is further subdivided into four academic semesters. The curriculum of MA Journalism and Mass Communication consists of Foundational and core courses. Besides this, the curriculum also includes MOOCs, Workshops, Educational Trips, Guests Lectures, Incubation and Communication Projects, Industry Experience, Seminars, Live Projects and more.

MA Journalism and Mass Communication Curriculum:

  1. Foundational and Core Courses: Offers basic learnings that help in learning core courses which is the foundation of the MA Journalism and Mass Communication programme.
  2. Elective Courses and Specialization: Elective courses and specialization aid the students in getting a better understanding of deep concepts of the MA Journalism and Mass Communication programme.
  3. Industry Interface: The industry interface includes lectures and class by experts, project work in the field and internship to work in the real-time environment.
First Year Syllabus
Graphic Tools
  • Designing, editing and representing information through graphics.
  • Use of charts and other tools used in presentation such as typography, page layout.
  • Editing, Web, emerging technologies, creating designs for visual artworks.
Media and Human Rights
  • Detailed studies about human rights.
  • Role of media
Photojournalism
  • Basic principles of photography
  • Specific skills required for photography
  • Practice exposure on the working of the digital camera.
Principle of Mass Communication
  • Effect of mass media on contemporary life and society
  • knowledge about various models and theories of mass communication 
Reporting and Editing
  • Journalism writing
  • Newspaper writing
  • Article writing
  • Print Technique
  • Publishing skills
Workshop on Creative Writing
  • Writing short story
  • Poetry
  • creative nonfiction
Second Year Syllabus
Basic of non linear editing
  • Editing skills
  • Art of video post
  • Improving sound 
  • Enhancing image quality
  • Aesthetics of news programs formats
Communication Research
  • Concepts
  • Methods
  • Tools
  • Investigative skills
  • interpretative research skills
Dissertation
  • Data handling skills 
  • Analytical skills
  • Interpretation skills 
  • Tabulation skills 
  • Presentation of research work.
Media Laws
  • Laws of media
  • Limits of media
Radio Production
  • Theory of production, 
  • Techniques of production 
  • Aesthetics 
  • Practical experience in the writing field
  • Production experience
  • Promotion skills
Radio Production on lab
  • Understanding radio broadcast formats
  • Understanding sounds
  • Challenges in producing a radio program
TV Production
  • Video control
  • Using cameras and editing machines
  • Understanding the role of lighting, staging, directing
  • Practical experience of interviewing along with on-camera announcing.
TV Production on lab
  • Handling of video camera
  • Design programmes for tv and their execution.
  • Understanding the use of studio and its equipment

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LPU MA Journalism and Mass Communication FAQs

Ques. Is Lovely Professional University providing admission in MA Journalism and Mass Communication, online or offline?

Ans. You can take admission in MA Journalism and Mass Communication through online mode. Candidates can visit the official website of the University and apply for the admission.

Ques. I have done a diploma in electronics. I want to pursue an M.A in Journalism and Mass Communication from Lovely Professional University. Am I eligible to apply?

Ans. No, you are not eligible for taking admission to MA Journalism and Mass Communication at Lovely Professional University because the minimum eligibility criteria are that applicants must pass their graduation from a recognised university or any other equivalent. In case you still want to pursue journalism and mass communication from Lovely Professional University then first you need to complete your graduation from a recognised university and then you can apply for this course.

Ques. I am doing my bachelors in English from distance mode. I am in my final year now and I want to pursue MA Journalism and Mass Communication from LPU. Am I eligible to apply for admission?

Ans. You are eligible if your result of final year bachelor's comes before the admission of MA Journalism and Mass Communication. If your result is not out even after taking admission in MA Journalism and Mass Communication from LPU then the university reserves all rights to cancel it.

Ques. I have applied for admission to MA Journalism and Mass Communication at Lovely Professional University. I want to know if I can apply for a scholarship after taking admission to the university?

Ans. In order to avail of the benefits of scholarship provided by Lovely Professional University, one must qualify for the Scholarship exam which is the LPUNEST exam before taking final admission to the university.

Ques. Does the Lovely Professional University provide internship experience to the students who take admission in MA Journalism and Mass Communication?

Ans. Yes, the internship is part of the dissertation in the second year and it is provided in MA Journalism and Mass Communication offered by the Lovely Professional University.

Ques. What is the fee of MA Journalism and Mass Communication at Lovely Professional University for international students?

Ans. The fee of MA Journalism and Mass Communication in Lovely Professional University for International Students is US$ 2750 per semester.

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