B.Sc. (Hons) Journalism and Mass Communication

Program Outline

B.Sc. (Hons) Journalism and Mass Communication

4 Years (8 Semesters) for Hons / 3 Years (6 Semesters) for General
Affiliation: PES University
Campus: PES University Ring Road Campus
Recognition: NAAC A+ grade

Eligibility

50% aggregate score in 10+2 or equivalent in any steam from a recognized board.

The B.Sc. (Hons) Journalism and Mass Communication programme offers a comprehensive, hands-on education in media, journalism, and communication, incorporating digital techniques and emerging technologies.

The B.Sc. (Hons) Journalism and Mass Communication program at PES University is a 4 year undergraduate degree that offers a comprehensive education in media, journalism, and communication. The program integrates cutting-edge digital techniques and emerging technologies, providing experiential learning through internships, field trips, and capstone projects with top organizations. Students develop skills in news reporting, media ethics, digital storytelling, and communication theories, preparing them for diverse careers in the dynamic media landscape.

Program Differentiators (PESU X Factors)

Case Studies: Real-world media challenges explored through in-depth case studies and case writing.
Research Papers: Hands-on opportunities to author impactful research papers, focusing on media trends and communication strategies.
Mentoring: Personalised guidance from faculty and industry experts to align academic pursuits with career goals.

Peer-to-Peer Learning: Engaging learning environment fostering collaboration and diverse knowledge sharing.
Exposure: Workshops, Industry Visits, Hackathons, Summits and Seminars led by media professionals to provide practical insights.

Program Focus

The program emphasizes both theoretical foundations and practical exposure:

Core Subjects: Courses in print journalism, digital storytelling, broadcasting, and public relations.

Specializations: Options in areas like film production, digital journalism, and data visualization.

Hands-On Learning: Access to well-equipped studios, audio-visual labs, and cutting-edge software like Adobe, Canva, and JMP.

Digital Integration: Emphasis on modern tools and techniques like podcasting platforms, video editing software, and media analytics.

Career Prospects

Graduates can pursue roles such as

Journalism: Reporter, Editor, News Anchor, Investigative Journalist.
Media and Communication: Public Relations Specialist, Copywriter, Media Planner.
Digital Media: Content Manager, Social Media Strategist, Data Journalist.
Other Domains: Advertising Executive, Film Producer, Corporate Communicator, Event Manager. With a strong foundation in media ethics and digital technologies, students are prepared for dynamic roles across industries.

Placements

Specializations/ Domains

Broadcast Journalism
Public Relations
Advertising
Media and Culture
International Journalism

Extra-Curricular/ Co-Curricular Activities

Blog Writing
Content development
Video editing, Anchoring and Reporting
Film making
Crisis Communication
Communication and Leadership

Industry/ Corporate Connect

Mr. N. Gopalaswami

Mr. S. Jaishankar

Mrs. Smriti Irani

Mr. Tejasvi Surya

Justice Mrs. Nagarathna

Mr. Deepak Vohra

Mr. Sachin Banavasi

Mr. R J Prashant

Mr. Samir Kagalkar

Mr. Narendra Jadhav

Focus Areas/ Key Subjects

First two years: Core courses focusing on print, audio-visual, and multimedia journalism, research, writing, and reporting skills. Internships during each semester break.
Third and fourth years: Specialization in chosen journalistic beat, departmental and cross-listed electives, capstone project/industry project or dissertation.

List of Subjects

Some of the subjects of focus are Editing and Copy writing, Media law and ethics, Data Journalism, News reporting and writing, Public Relations, Advertising and marketing Communication, Media Effects, Media Research Methods, Investigative Journalism, Sports Journalism, Media Management, Contemporary World Politics.

Pedagogy Method

The pedagogy involves a mix of case studies, role plays, class room sessions, capstone projects, special topics, internships in addition to the classroom teaching.

Scholarships @ PESU

Merit Certificate + 50% Tuition Fee Refund for Top 5% of the Students based on their CGPA.

Merit Certificate + 40% Tuition Fee Refund for the next 20% of the Students based on their SGPA.

Merit Certificate for Students securing 7.75+ SGPA.

Note:

The Scholarships/ Awards are subject to qualifying CGPA/ SGPA and other conditions as stipulated by Scholarship Committee each year.
The above Scholarships/ Awards are not applicable to students in their final year of study.
The student is eligible only for one award in each semester/year.

University Highlights

Ranked #1

#1 University in Karnataka (New Universities under 5 years) by KSURF

PESU is NAAC A+ Accredited

PES University is accredited with A+ grade in NAAC, a national level accreditation body which is an autonomous institution under University Grants Commission (UGC)

Ranked #1

#1 B School in Karnataka – Times of India B School Rankings 2021

India's Most Preferred

PES is the second most preferred destination next to IIMB for B-School aspirants – Times of India

Program Outline