IGNOU MA in Journalism and Mass Communication (MAJMC), Course, Admission, Eligibility

IGNOU MA in Journalism and Mass Communication Admission 2021

IGNOU MA in Journalism and Mass Communication Admission 2021 – The Indira Gandhi National Open University offers admission to its Master of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication programme in both January and July academic cycles. The code for this correspondence course is “MAJMC”.

The learners who wish to pursue their higher education in Journalism and mass communication via distance mode can apply for admission to MAJMC  programme via Online mode only.

Students can apply for admission by filling up Ignou online admission form at university admission portal.

This distance learning Master Degree in Journalism and Mass Communication is developed by IGNOU School of Journalism and New Media Studies (SOJNMS).

IGNOU MAJMC Admission Notification

The candidates who wish to apply for admission to correspondence MA Journalism and Mass Communication programme should visit the university website and check out the latest admission notification for January or July session.

In the latest admission notification, the candidates can check out the start date and last date of Ignou admission for January or July session.

To reach out rural and far flung areas, the university also publishes the IGNOU MAJMC admission related advertisement in local daily newspapers as well.

IGNOU MAJMC Prospectus

To apply for MA in Journalism and Mass Communication admission, it is necessary to obtain the prospectus which contains all the important information about the programme. We have provided below the different methods to obtain it:

  • The applicants can obtain the IGNOU Prospectus from their nearest IGNOU Regional Centre by paying the prospectus fee of Rs.200/- at the sales counter in cash.
  • They can also request the Student Handbook & Prospectus via a post by sending a Demand Draft of Rs.250/- in favour of IGNOU payable at New Delhi to “Registrar, Student Registration Division, IGNOU, Maidan Garhi, New Delhi-110068”.
  • In both the above methods, the candidate will get the printed copy of prospectus but if you need a soft copy of the prospectus, then it can be downloaded from the official website at www.ignou.ac.in which is available in the form of “Common Prospectus”. It is available in the form of PDF file on the website which can be easily downloaded by learners.
  • It can also be obtained from IGNOU ARMY, NAVY, AIR FORCE AND ASSAM RIFLES recognised Regional Centres.

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IGNOU MAJMC Programme Details

  • The medium of Instruction: Right now, this programme is offered in English medium only but the university has plan to later convert it into Hindi as well.
  • Eligibility: The candidate applying for admission to this programme must possess the Bachelor’s Degree or a higher degree from any recognized University.
  • Fee: The candidate applying for admission needs to pay Rs. 25,000/- as total fee for 2 years. The fee will be paid @Rs. 12,500/ year.
  • Note: The University will keep changing the fee from time to time and one will have to find out the details from the Study Centre/Regional Centre.
  • Duration: It must be completed within a minimum period of 2 Years and the maximum period of 5 years. There is no age limit.

IGNOU MA in Journalism & Mass Communication Courses & Syllabus

IGNOU MAJMC First Year Subjects

CourseCode Course Name Credits
 MJM-020  Introduction to Journalism & Mass Communication  4
 MJM-021  Reporting Techniques  4
 MJM-022  Writing and Editing for Print Media  4
 MJM-023  Broadcast and Online Journalism  4
 MJM-024  Media and Society  4
 MJM-025  Media Ethics and Laws  4
 MJML-020  Practical: Print & Online  4
 MJML-021  Practical: Audiovisual  4

IGNOU MAJMC Second Year Subjects

CourseCode Course Name Credits
 MJM-026  Print Media  4
 MJM-027  Electronic Media  4
 MJM-028  Digital Media  4
 MJM-029  Advertising & Public Relations  4
 MJM-030  Communication and Media Studies  4
 MJM-031  Communication Research Methods  4
 MJML-022  Practical (Research Methodology)  4
 MJMP-020  Major Project Work  4

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