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

BAMCJ 1101: Introduction to Journalism and Mass Communication
BJMC1102: News Reporting
BAMCJ1103: Elective Nepali
BAMCJ1104: Compulsory English
BAMCJ1105: Introductions to Literature
BAMCJ 1106: Interpersonal Communication

Second Semester

BAMCJ 1201: History of Mass Communication
BAMCJ 1203: Compulsory Nepali II
BJMCJ1204: Compulsory English II
BAMCJ1205 : RADIO JOURNALISM
BAMCJ1206: Essays, Short Story and Fiction
BAMCJ 1207: LANGUAGE I (Elective FRENCH or CHINEES)
BAMCJ1202: CONFLICT RESOLUTIONAND PEACE COMMUNICATION

Third Semester

BAMCJ2301: NEWS REPORTING -II
BAMCJ 2302: Advertising and Marketing Communications
BAMCJ 2303: Basics of Photo Journalism
BAMCJ 2304: Media in Conflict Management
BAMCJ2305: Basics of Media Research
BAMCJ2306: RADIO PROGRAM PRODUCTION TECHNIQUES-III
BAMCJ 1207: Language II (ELECTIVE FRENCH orCHINEES)

Fourth Semester

BAMCJ 2401: Socio Linguistic and Discourse Analysis
BAMCJ2402: Disaster Management
BAMCJ 2403: Human Rights and Democracy
BAMCJ 2404: Regional Conflicts
BAMCJ2405: Investigative Journalism
BAMCJ 2406: Sociology I
BAMCJ 2407: Language III(ELECTIVE FRENCH or CHINESE)

Fifth Semester

BAMCJ3501: News Writing and Editing
BAMCJ3502: Media and Security Organizations
BAMCJ 3503: Media and Gender
BAMCJ3504: Media and National Defense
BAMCJ3505: Web Technology
BAMCJ3506: SOCIOLOGY �II
BAMCJ3507: Language IV (ELECTIVE FRENCH or CHINESE)

Sixth Semester

BAMCJ3601: Media Laws
BAMCJ3602: English Poetry
BAMCJ3603: Environment Journalism
BAMCJ3604: Social Media and Modern Practices
BAMCJ 3605: RIGHT TO INFORMATION
BAMCJ3606: MEDIA & COMMUNICATION
BAMCJ 3607: Language V (ELECTIVE FRENCH or CHINESE)

Seventh Semester

BAMCJ4701: Television program production
BAMCJ4702: Film Studies
BAMCJ4703: Development Journalism
BAMCJ4704: Advanced Photo and Visual Communication
BAMCJ4705: Media Management
BAMCJ4706: English for Journalism

Eighth Semester

BAMCJ4801: RURAL TOURISM
BAMCJ4802: Contemporary Issues in Media Communication
BAMCJ4803: Media Literacy
BAMCJ4804: Constitutional Evolution in Nepal
BAMCJ4805: Media and Self-Regulations
BMT 4806: 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: