Bachelor of Journalism and Mass Communication | Tribhuvan University

Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communication and Journalism is a three year program of Tribhuvan University under the faculty of Humanities and Social Science. This course is taught in annual exam based system. The aim of this course is to enable student understand and realize the importance and power of journalism and mass communication. Through this course, students will be able to use the theories and principles of journalism and mass communication in practical fields. The course pattern is same as that of other courses in BA. Each paper of mass communication and journalism is of 100 marks, where 70 marks is theory and 30 marks are practical. In third year, there are two optional subjects and students should choose any one of them. In overall, the students will have an insight in subjects like media research, history, law and management of mass media, radio/ TV journalism, etc.

List of Bachelor of Journalism and Mass Communication Colleges

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

Classic College International | 6225708, 4110135, 4110433, pingla marga, Kathmandu
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Gurukul National College | 01-4477140, 4477141, 4477142, gaushala, Kathmandu
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National Integrated College (NIC) | 01-4442098, 01- 4442722, Dillibazar, Kathmandu
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Nepal Mega College | 977-1-4252488, 4239450, Babar Mahal, Kathmandu
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Orbit International College | 4286231, amritnagar, Kathmandu
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Sagarmatha College for Higher Studies | 4433334, 4433810, Dillibazar, Kathmandu
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SV Academy Multiple College | 00977-1-47893913 4784444, Baneshwor, Kathmandu
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Objectives of Bachelor of Journalism and Mass Communication

The objectives of the course are as follows:

The course aims to endow students the theoretical and practical outlook regarding the fundamental principles of Mass Communication and Journalism and equip them with basic idea in the field of journalism and media.
The course aims to provide students basic skills needed for writing, editing and designing newspaper, writing bulletins and news articles, news anchoring, running appealing television program, printing and web advertisement, blogs, posts, tweets, you tube videos, etc.
The course aims to provide students the knowledge in research and various statistical tools needed for research in the field of mass communication and journalism.
The course aims to provide students the capability to analyze and understand the problems faced by people in the locality and use the knowledge of their study to solve the problem.

Admission Requirements in Bachelor of Journalism and Mass Communication

The students willing to pursue BA Mass Communication and Journalism in Tribhuvan University must have completed plus two or proficiency level from TU or Board/ Institutions/ University recognized by TU from any stream.

Entrance exam:

There is no provision for entrance. Humanities and social science faculty do not take any entrance exam. But, the concerned campuses may take the entrance exam for their respective evaluation.

First Semester

Reading and Writing for College
Interdisciplinary Approach to Learning English
Nepali I
Theories of Journalism and Mass Communication
Logic, Evidence and Research

Second Semester

Academic Writing
Nepali II
Computer Information System
Introduction to Sociology and Anthropology
National and International Insitutions
Reporting and Writing I

Third Semester

Reading, Writing and Critical Thinking
Media Research
Media Law
Theoritical Perpective in Sociology and Anthropology
Reporting and Writing II

Fourth Semester

Interactive Approach to Academic Reading
Contemporary Social Issues
Society and Culture in Nepal
History and Ethics of Journalism and Mass Media
Reporting and Writing III

Fifth Semester

Photography and Advanced Journalism
Research Methods in Sociology and Anthropology
Reporting and Writing IV

Sixth Semester

Senior Overview: Thesis
Philosophy of Religion
Public Relations, Advertising and Media Issues
Perspectives and Development
Reporting and Writing V

Seventh Semester

Eighth Semester

Scope and Career Prospects

The undergraduates in the field of mass and communication have very fascinating career prospects. Everyone is well aware about the fact that mass media and journalism has significant role in safeguarding the rights of people and core of democracy. The undergraduates in the field of mass communication and journalism have several working options. The undergraduates can work as news anchor, writer, editor, supervisor, report, adviser, etc. The students can pursue career as news analyst, advertising manager, media house manager, television personality, freelancer, news broadcaster, etc. Creative TV program or radio news can bring change in the society and make presenter the overnight celebrity. This is the power of mass media and journalism. Moreover, the undergraduates have options to continue their study in the country or abroad. The demand of mass communication and journalism graduates is also very high in developed countries.