Master of Arts in Mass Communication (MAMC) is a post-graduate course offered in the domain of mass media at university-level in India. The course focuses on ideas and outlets of mass communication such as media production, cultural issues, communication theories, regulations and media techniques.

The basic eligibility for admission to MAMC program is a Bachelor or equivalent degree in any stream. The course is of 2 years duration. The tuition fee for the program ranges from 50,000 INR to 3 Lakh INR for two years.

A post-graduate degree in Mass Communication opens up career avenues in many media related fields. An MAMC degree holder can find job in areas such as editing, publishing, scriptwriting, direction, filmmaking etc. The average starting salary for MAMC graduates can fall in the range of 12,000 INR to 25,000 INR per month.

Duration

Being a Post-graduate course, MA in Mass Communication is a 2 year course, which is further divided into 4 semesters. As part of the course, students also have to fulfill internship requirements which ideally takes place at the end of second semester.

What is MAMC?

In plain words, MAMC is a post-graduate degree in Mass communication. However, its importance is not limited to its status in the hierarchical system of education. A post-graduate degree means, it is designed to give an in-depth knowledge of Mass Communication and related practices to the students.

At the time of independence, there was only one major media of mass communication, print journalism. However, the scenario changed within years and now there are multiple communication channels which aide in reaching out to the masses. An MA in Mass Communication help understand the various medium of mass communication and the various methods employed to reach the masses.

This course touches upon a wide variety of topics such as writing, advertising, editing, camera techniques, video editing, advertising, filmmaking etc.

Which is better MA in Journalism or MA in Mass Communication?

In general institutes offering Journalism or Mass Communication courses, offer two types of courses – MA in Journalism and MA in Mass Communication. It is debatable whether which is a better course. However, industry experts all rally on the point that both the courses have their own advantage and cannot be weighed as better than the other.

MA in Journalism is a course which focuses on the compilation and transmission of news through electronic and print media. This course involves investigation and coverage of events of social, cultural, national and international importance.

MA in Mass Communication is more about the procedure of transmitting message through various mass media channels. This course focuses on the technical aspects and modern methods of communication.

There are certain institutes in India which offer a comprehensive MA in Mass Communication and Journalism. This course encompasses the broad areas of both Journalism and Mass Communication and hence is perfect for students who wish to get the best of both world.

Where to study?

There are many public and private institutes in India which offer an MA program in Mass Communication. Some of the Top Institutes for a course in Mass Communication are:

• Institute of Mass Communication and Media Technology, Kurukshetra
• Jamia Millia Islamia University, Delhi
• Jagan Nath University, Jaipur
• Dibrugarh University, Dibrugarh
• Institute of Media Management and Technology, Dehradun
• National Institute of Mass Communication and Journalism, Ahmedabad

Candidate should be having an Undergraduate Degree in any discipline from any Institution/ University recognised in India.