Bachelor of Journalism And Mass Communication | Purbanchal University

Bachelor of Journalism and Mass Communication (BJMC) degree equips students with theoretical concepts and practical skills needed for a thriving career in the field of Mass communication including public relations, news analysis and reporting. This program gives insight into the history and ethical issues of media functioning.

BJMC offered by the Purbanchal University (PU) is an intensive three years program. This degree is based on semester system and has altogether six semesters in total. This course comprises of thirty six courses as well as internship in the final semester. Introduction to Journalism, Introduction to Literature, Compulsory Nepali, Interpersonal Communication, Reporting, Communication, News Editing, Compulsory English, History of Mass communication, English Poetry, Sociology-Linguistic and Discourse Analysis, Web Development are some of the major courses, which the students must have to undertake while studying BMCJ.

List of Bachelor of Journalism And Mass Communication Colleges

Below is the list of colleges for Bachelor of Journalism And Mass Communication program under Purbanchal University in Nepal.

College of Journalism and Mass Communication | 4443849, 2070740, Subidha Nagar, Kathmandu
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Objectives of Bachelor of Journalism And Mass Communication

Some of the key objectives of this program are listed below:

To equip students with communication skills, theoretical concepts and practical training required to have a flourishing media career.
To enhance students' team work techniques, research skill and leadership ability.
To produce efficient professionals in the related field.
To prepare student for further education such as MJMC.

Admission Requirements in Bachelor of Journalism And Mass Communication

Eligibility Criteria for Admission:

Students interested to pursue this degree must have to complete +2 or intermediate level in any stream. Admission opens in the month of Ashoj every year.

Required Documents for Admission:

While applying for the admission students must have to submit the following documents:

Accurately filled and signed admission form.
Photocopy of mark sheets of SLC and +2 or intermediate level.
Character certificates issued by the academic institutes attended.
Two recent passport size photos.

First Semester

Introduction to Journalism and Mass Communication
News Reporting
Elective Nepali
Compulsory English
Introductions to Literature
Interpersonal Communication

Second Semester

History of Mass Communication
Compulsory Nepali II
Compulsory English II
RADIO JOURNALISM
Essays, Short Story and Fiction
LANGUAGE I (Elective FRENCH or CHINEES)
CONFLICT RESOLUTIONAND PEACE COMMUNICATION

Third Semester

NEWS REPORTING -II
Advertising and Marketing Communications
Basics of Photo Journalism
Media in Conflict Management
Basics of Media Research
RADIO PROGRAM PRODUCTION TECHNIQUES-III
Language II (ELECTIVE FRENCH orCHINEES)

Fourth Semester

Socio Linguistic and Discourse Analysis
Disaster Management
Human Rights and Democracy
Regional Conflicts
Investigative Journalism
Sociology I
Language III(ELECTIVE FRENCH or CHINESE)

Fifth Semester

News Writing and Editing
Media and Security Organizations
Media and Gender
Media and National Defense
Web Technology
SOCIOLOGY �II
Language IV (ELECTIVE FRENCH or CHINESE)

Sixth Semester

Media Laws
English Poetry
Environment Journalism
Social Media and Modern Practices
RIGHT TO INFORMATION
MEDIA & COMMUNICATION
Language V (ELECTIVE FRENCH or CHINESE)

Seventh Semester

Television program production
Film Studies
Development Journalism
Advanced Photo and Visual Communication
Media Management
English for Journalism

Eighth Semester

RURAL TOURISM
Contemporary Issues in Media Communication
Media Literacy
Constitutional Evolution in Nepal
Media and Self-Regulations
PLACEMENT (INTERNSHIP)

Scope and Career Prospects

Journalists are regarded as a fourth organ of the nation. They are responsible for keeping peoples updated with the national as well as international happenings. The purpose of this program is to educate & inform, update & interpret the people. Thus, career in mass communication is considered as one of the most prestigious and highly paid profession. Sky is the limit for those who hold this well renowned degree. Graduates can find employment opportunities in TV channels, Radio channels, websites, press information bureau, government information service, periodicals & magazines and newspapers. Additionally, graduates with this degree are hired by photography companies, central information service, advertising agencies, legal affairs department, news agencies and broadcasting corporations. Moreover, graduates can pursue this course independently by writing books, novels and blogs as well.

Job Prospects for the graduates:

The graduates of this degree have lot of options to make a prosperous career in various related areas of journalism. Some of the most popular career options for this degree holder are: