Report. Shoot. Create. Build. A four-year, studio-first media degree designed for the age of data and AI.
Lights, camera, confidence: a student presenting to camera in the green-screen studio.
Introduction to the course
Imagine spending your college years telling stories that matter: reporting from the streets of Bengaluru, directing your own short films, growing an audience as a content creator, building a media venture of your own, and learning to use AI as your most powerful creative collaborator. That is exactly the experience the four-year B.Sc. (Hons) Journalism and Mass Communication at PES University is designed to give you. The course covers everything a BJMC or BA JMC does, and then goes further, adding the data, technology, business and creative skills that today's newsrooms, studios, agencies and start-ups are actively hiring for. Whether you come from science, commerce or arts, if you are curious, creative and excited to make things, this journalism and mass communication course in Bangalore was built with you in mind.
Newsroom mornings, camera practice, a guest from the industry, a studio shoot and a creative workshop — this is what an ordinary week looks like for students of this course.
There is no better way to understand this course than to see what its students make. Short films, news bulletins, documentaries, photo stories, podcasts, reels and branded content — all created by students of this course, many of them within their very first year on campus. Every piece began as an idea in a classroom and ended as finished work an audience could watch, read or listen to. Take a minute to watch the showreel below, and picture your own work in it next year.
The media industry you will graduate into looks very different from the one most mass communication syllabi were written for, and that is wonderful news for students who are ready for it. Modern journalism and mass communication rests on three pillars, and the B.Sc. (Hons) at PES University is built around all three of them together.
It is field-oriented. Great stories still begin on the ground, with curiosity, conversation, observation and careful verification. Students of this course shoot, record and report in the field from their very first semester, using professional cameras, mobile journalism kits and audio equipment, and they learn early how rewarding it feels to bring back a story nobody else has told.
It is data-oriented. Newsrooms, agencies and brand teams now run on data: audience analytics, readership research, public datasets, market research and data visualisation. Students learn to find, clean, analyse and visualise data with confidence, and — just as importantly — to turn numbers into stories that ordinary people understand and remember.
It is AI-centric. Artificial intelligence now sits inside almost every stage of media work, from research, transcription and translation to scripting, editing, image and video generation, visual effects, audience insight and distribution. It also brings new challenges, such as deepfakes, synthetic images and AI-generated misinformation. Students of this course learn to use AI tools with genuine skill, and to detect and verify AI-manipulated content with equal confidence, so they leave as trusted voices in a noisy media world.
AI is not a single elective tucked away in a final semester; it runs right through the curriculum. Digital Photography and Imaging introduces AI imaging tools and the ethics of AI imagery in the very first semester. Digital Verification and OSINT trains students to trace sources and detect manipulated media like professional fact-checkers. Data Visualisation and Storytelling and Data and Investigative Journalism build strong analytical skills, while VFX and SFX with AI, AR and VR Technology for Media Professionals, and UI and UX Design Fundamentals prepare students for AI-assisted production, immersive media and digital product design
Praxis simply means putting theory into practice, and it is the heartbeat of how this course is taught. Students own the thinking — the story idea, the angle, the research question, the creative direction, the ethical call and the critical judgement that makes work truly good. AI tools then help execute that vision at remarkable speed: transcribing interviews, drafting variations, analysing data, editing footage, generating visual concepts and adapting content for every platform.
Students review, verify, refine and sign off on every single output, so creative thinking and critical thinking always stay human while AI multiplies what one person can achieve. The result is a graduate who can confidently direct AI rather than compete with it — exactly the kind of media professional that newsrooms, content studios, agencies and corporate communication teams are excited to hire.
In India, journalism and mass communication is offered under several names — BJMC, BA JMC, BA Mass Communication and B.Sc. JMC — and it is completely natural to wonder which one is right for you. All of them can lead to rewarding media careers. The real difference lies in orientation: what each degree emphasises, how students are assessed, and what graduates can confidently do on their first day at work.
PES University's B.Sc. (Hons) takes a practical, quantitative, data-centric and technology-led approach to journalism and mass communication. BA programmes typically take a more theory-centric approach, with greater weight on media history, communication theory and humanities electives. Both develop writing and critical thinking, which remain at the heart of this course too; the B.Sc. simply adds the data, technical, business and production skills that the modern media industry increasingly expects.
| B.Sc. (Hons) JMC at PES University | Typical BA JMC / BA Mass Communication | |
|---|---|---|
| Orientation | Practical, production-led and future-oriented | Theory-centric, humanities-oriented |
| Data and quantitative skills | Core — datasets, research methods, visualisation, data journalism | Usually limited |
| AI and technology | Integrated across the curriculum — AI tools, verification, VFX, UX, AR/VR | Occasional or elective |
| Business of media | Core — media economics, monetisation and entrepreneurship | Varies; often limited |
| Studio and field work | Every semester, from semester one | Varies; often concentrated in later years |
| Industry exposure | Weekly industry sessions, practitioner-taught modules, three internships | Varies by institution |
| Duration | Four-year honours degree, with an exit option after three years | Often three years |
| Best suited to | Students who want hands-on, data-literate, tech-ready and entrepreneurial media careers | Students drawn mainly to theory and critical study |
Journalism and mass communication at PES University
Bengaluru is India's technology and start-up capital, and the city where media, technology and business come together more closely than anywhere else in the country. Alongside national and Kannada-language news organisations, it is home to digital media platforms, content studios, advertising and creative agencies, production houses and the communication teams of thousands of technology companies and start-ups. For a journalism and mass communication student, that means an extraordinary range of internships, live projects and career paths in content, communication, product and data — all within easy reach of campus.
PES University understands this city deeply. Renowned for engineering, technology and management, PES gives students of this course a campus where they learn alongside future engineers, designers and business leaders, and a curriculum shaped around what Bengaluru's newsrooms, agencies, studios and technology companies actually hire for. Founded in 1972, PES University today brings together more than 18,000 students, over 1,800 faculty and staff, more than 56 programmes and an alumni network of over 36,000 — a large, vibrant community for a media student to learn from, collaborate with and eventually hire from. Few places anywhere offer a media student such a natural head start.
Many mass communication programmes in India still follow a syllabus designed for the print and television era, with digital media and AI added later as an afterthought. For students, the risk is very real: spending three or four years learning skills the industry has already moved beyond, and then having to start learning all over again at their first job.
The B.Sc. (Hons) Journalism and Mass Communication at PES University was revised in 2026 to be advanced, industry-oriented and genuinely future-focused. It includes subjects that most journalism and mass communication courses in India do not yet offer — digital verification and OSINT, data and investigative journalism, crime and forensic journalism, AI-assisted VFX, AR and VR for media, UI and UX design, influencer marketing, media monetisation and entrepreneurship, and sustainability communication. That forward-looking combination is exactly why PES is one of the best places to study journalism and mass communication in Bangalore for students who want a truly future-ready media degree.
The course is taught at PES University's campus on 100 Feet Ring Road, BSK III Stage, in South Bengaluru, and warmly welcomes applicants from across Karnataka, South India and the rest of India
A great journalism and mass communication course should leave you confident, capable and ready for work on the day you graduate — and proud of the portfolio you carry with you. Every part of this course has been designed around that promise. Here is what makes it special.
Revised in 2026 and built around field reporting, data and AI, the curriculum prepares students for the media industry as it is today and as it is rapidly becoming. Students graduate with skills that feel current on day one, not skills that need replacing within a year.
Students shoot, report, write, edit, design and publish from their very first term. Classroom theory is always the starting point for something real that students create, so every subject connects to practical work and every week ends with something to show for it.
Content creation is not an occasional workshop here; it is a regular, continuous part of the course. Students learn to plan, shoot, edit and publish reels, short-form video, podcasts, photo stories and branded content, and they build their own creator skills and audience instincts semester after semester.
Talent is powerful, but talent that understands business is unstoppable. Media economics, media monetisation and media entrepreneurship sit at the core of this course, so students learn how media organisations earn money, how creators turn audiences into income, and how to build and grow a media venture of their own.
Beneath every film, campaign, podcast and post lies a clear idea and a well-written script. The course nurtures bold creativity and strong, precise writing across every format — news, features, scripts, copy, social content and corporate communication — because these are the skills that never go out of date.
Media careers increasingly reward people who are comfortable with numbers. Students analyse readership and audience datasets, conduct media and market research, build data visualisations and tackle quantitative tasks inside their coursework and assessments — skills that make a B.Sc. graduate stand out in any interview.
Real industry cases, current tools, live briefs and weekly sessions with working professionals keep everything students learn closely tied to what the industry is doing right now. Nothing feels like theory for its own sake.
Students of this course run media coverage for weekly events across ten departments of PES University — planning, shooting, editing and delivering photo and video coverage on real deadlines, every week of term. It is real responsibility, real experience and genuine pride in seeing their work published.
Every student completes three internships across the degree: a Social Internship in the first year, an industry internship in the third year, and a full-term internship in the final year. By graduation, students carry real workplace experience, professional references and a portfolio that speaks for itself
Working professionals teach selected parts of the curriculum, and every Thursday an industry guest joins students in person to share their knowledge, stories and experience. Students learn the craft from people who practise it every day.
The course runs as a single section, so every student enjoys genuine, regular time on professional cameras, in the television studio, in the podcast room and in the edit labs — not a hurried turn every few weeks.
Science, commerce or arts — students from every stream are welcome to apply after 12th, at a NAAC A+ accredited university. What matters most is curiosity, creativity and the drive to make things.
The course is built around production spaces that students use every single week, not facilities they only glimpse on a campus tour. From the television studio to the edit labs, these are the spaces where ideas become finished work.
Space
What students do there
News bulletins, anchoring, interviews, panel shows, chroma-key production
Reporting, copy editing, page planning, fact-checking exercises
Scripting, recording and editing audio shows and interviews
Video editing, sound design, colour grading, graphics, photo post-production and content creation on industry-standard software
Broadcast cameras, studio lighting and audio gear for studio and location work
Technology-enabled training, testing and certifications at scale
The course weaves together seven strands across eight semesters: journalism and reporting; broadcast, film and photography; content creation and digital media; advertising, public relations and brand communication; the business of media; data, research and verification; and media, society and law. Each semester builds naturally on the last, so students grow steadily from confident beginners into skilled, well-rounded media professionals. Semesters I to IV follow the 2026–27 academic handbook.
Notable in this curriculum, and worth highlighting in marketing: open-source intelligence and digital verification, crime and forensic journalism, data and investigative journalism, UI and UX design, AR/VR and AI-assisted VFX — subjects most journalism and mass communication programmes in India do not yet teach.
From the third year, students choose a major and minor specialisation, shaping their degree around the career they are most passionate about. The four years progress naturally: a foundation year in media basics, writing, ethics and history; a skill-development year in reporting, visual communication and digital tools; a specialisation year with advanced production and an industry internship; and a professional-ready final year with a capstone project, a full-term internship and portfolio and placement preparation.
Builds skills in news reporting, video and audio production, live broadcasting, digital content creation and investigative storytelling — drawing on subjects such as News Writing and Reporting, Broadcast Studies, Crime and Forensic Journalism, Digital Verification and OSINT, and Data and Investigative Journalism. Ideal for students heading into news, broadcast, documentary and digital-first journalism.
Builds skills in brand storytelling, campaign strategy, crisis communication, digital marketing and client management — drawing on subjects such as Advertisement and Documentary Production, Brand Marketing Management and Communications, Influencer Management and Marketing, and Monetisation and Media Entrepreneurship. Ideal for students heading into agencies, brand teams, public relations and corporate communication.
Students of this course graduate fluent in the tools the industry uses every day. Video production is taught on Premiere Pro, Final Cut and DaVinci Resolve; design and graphics on Photoshop, Illustrator and InDesign; audio on tools such as Audacity; data analysis and visualisation on Excel, SPSS, Tableau and Power BI; and digital publishing through content management systems, HTML and CSS, alongside marketing and research platforms such as Semrush and Figma.
Industry certifications are built into the curriculum at no extra cost, giving students recognised, career-ready proof of their skills. Certification areas include storytelling, Adobe tools (Photoshop, Premiere Pro, Illustrator and InDesign), DaVinci Resolve editing and colour grading, data analysis with Excel, SPSS and JMP, data visualisation, performance marketing and business automation
Every subject is designed around 75 hours of structured engagement — before class through flipped lessons, audio-visual summaries and case preparation; during class through discussion, expert input and tool practice; and after class through assignments, projects, quizzes and presentations. Assessment is continuous and varied, combining portfolios, practical skill demonstrations, projects and written work, so students are rewarded for what they can do as well as what they know.
Content creation is one of the fastest-growing career paths in India, and students of this course learn it as a regular, continuous part of their degree — not as a one-off workshop. From the first semester onwards, students plan, script, shoot, edit and publish content for social media, video platforms, podcasts and brands. They learn what makes audiences stop scrolling, how different platforms reward different formats, and how to build a consistent creative voice.
Along the way, students study platform algorithms, audience analytics, trends, storytelling for short-form video, branded content and influencer marketing. They learn to use AI tools to plan, edit and repurpose content faster, while keeping their own creativity and judgement at the centre. By graduation, many students have built not just skills but a body of published work — and, for some, an audience of their own.
Creativity opens doors, and understanding the business of media keeps them open. Media economics, media monetisation and media entrepreneurship are an important core of this course, because today's media professionals need to understand how the industry actually earns, grows and sustains itself. Students learn how newsrooms, studios, platforms, agencies and creators generate revenue, how subscriptions, advertising, sponsorships, brand partnerships and creator income models work, and why some media businesses thrive while others struggle.
Through Monetisation and Media Entrepreneurship and the wider study of media economics, students learn to identify opportunities, build audiences, plan a media venture and understand what it takes to make it sustainable. Whether a student dreams of launching a digital publication, a production house, a podcast network, a creative agency or a personal creator brand, this course gives them the business confidence to turn that dream into a plan.
Ethics, sales, networks and the business of media: an industry session on what it takes to succeed in the media.
Technology changes every year, but the ability to think creatively and write beautifully only grows more valuable. That is why creativity and writing sit at the heart of this course. Students are encouraged to experiment, take creative risks, develop original ideas and find their own voice — in stories, films, campaigns, photographs and content of every kind.
Writing is practised across every format a media professional needs: news reports, features, opinion pieces, scripts for film and broadcast, advertising copy, social media content, press releases and corporate communication. Students learn to write with clarity, accuracy, rhythm and purpose, and to adapt their voice for any audience or platform. In a world full of AI-generated text, a graduate who can write with originality and human insight becomes truly irreplaceable.
The best proof of what a journalism and mass communication course teaches is the work its students produce. These photographs were made by students of this course during their photography and imaging classes — freezing motion at high shutter speeds, finding texture and detail in everyday surfaces, and telling human stories on the street. Each one began with a technical lesson and ended as a finished, portfolio-ready image, and they are only a glimpse of the photo stories, films, podcasts and publications students create over four years.
Students of this course learn from faculty who combine academic depth with active practice in journalism, film, photography and communication. They are mentors as much as teachers, and they know from experience what it takes to succeed in the media industry
Scope of the course: careers after journalism and mass communication
A journalism and mass communication degree opens far more doors than most people imagine, and this course is designed to open as many of them as possible. Because the curriculum spans reporting, production, content creation, brand communication, technology, research and the business of media, graduates are prepared for exciting careers across media, business, technology, government and the non-profit sector — and many will go on to build ventures of their own.
| Career area | Example roles | Built on subjects such as |
|---|---|---|
| News and broadcast journalism | Reporter, correspondent, sub-editor, copy editor, news producer, anchor, bulletin producer | News Writing and Reporting; Broadcast Studies; Magazine and Print Journalism |
| Digital and multimedia journalism | Digital journalist, multimedia producer, mobile journalist, newsletter editor, audience editor | Videography and Visual Storytelling; Introduction to Journalism |
| Specialist and beat journalism | Sports, entertainment, health, technology, automobile and gaming journalist; crime reporter | Thematic Journalism; Tech, Auto and Gaming Journalism; Crime and Forensic Journalism |
| Investigation, verification and data | Investigative journalist, fact-checker, OSINT analyst, data journalist, research analyst | Digital Verification and OSINT; Data and Investigative Journalism; Data Visualisation and Storytelling |
| Film, video and cinematography | Director, cinematographer, camera operator, editor, documentary filmmaker, producer | Film Studies; Cinematography and Special Effects; Advertisement and Documentary Production |
| Photography and visual media | Photojournalist, commercial and product photographer, photo editor, visual storyteller | Digital Photography and Imaging; Videography and Visual Storytelling |
| VFX, immersive and emerging media | VFX artist, motion designer, AR/VR content producer, AI-assisted content creator | VFX and SFX with AI; AR and VR Technology for Media Professionals |
| Design and user experience | UI/UX designer, content designer, UX writer, information designer | UI and UX Design Fundamentals; Data Visualisation and Storytelling |
| Advertising and brand communication | Copywriter, creative strategist, brand manager, account executive, media planner | Brand Marketing Management and Communications; Advertisement and Documentary Production |
| Public relations and corporate communication | PR executive, communications manager, corporate communications officer, spokesperson | Communication Models; Viewership and Media Psychology |
| Creator economy and influencer marketing | Content creator, influencer manager, social media manager, community manager | Influencer Management and Marketing; Monetisation and Media Entrepreneurship |
| Media entrepreneurship | Founder of a digital publication, production house, podcast or creative agency | Monetisation and Media Entrepreneurship |
| Sustainability and development communication | ESG communication specialist, NGO communications officer, development communicator | Sustainability, ESG and Climate Business; Social Internship |
| Government and policy communication | Public information officer, policy communication associate, international affairs writer | Geopolitics and Global Warfare; Media Laws and Ethics |
| Research and audience insight | Media researcher, audience analyst, market research executive | Viewership and Media Psychology; Anthropology |
| Further study | MA in journalism, mass communication or media studies; MBA; PG diplomas; PhD; civil services | Honours year research and the programme as a whole |
Potential recruiters include media houses, digital platforms, advertising agencies and corporate communication teams such as The Times of India, The Economic Times, The Indian Express, Deccan Herald, Thomson Reuters, CNN, WION, Star, Disney, Viacom, Ogilvy, Accenture Interactive, Deloitte Digital, Amazon, Goldman Sachs and Sun Group.
Students receive personalised pre-placement training to step confidently into their first role: soft skills in communication, teamwork and leadership; aptitude training and interview preparation; ATS-ready resumes and cover letters; a professional digital portfolio showcasing their best work; a strong LinkedIn presence; and one-to-one mentorship from faculty and industry professionals.
Experiential learning and campus life at PES
Most of what students of this course learn, they learn by doing — and that is what makes every week so energising. Industry-oriented, practical training runs through every semester: in the studio, in the field, in the newsroom and face to face with working professionals. Here is what hands-on journalism and mass communication education looks like, week after week.
Every Thursday, a professional from the media and communication industry comes to campus to teach — journalists, filmmakers, photographers, content creators, advertising and PR professionals, entrepreneurs and communication leaders. They share what they know, the lessons they learned the hard way and how they built their careers. Students get to question them, interact with them and form connections that help build strong resumes and portfolios, and many leave each session genuinely inspired.
Recent guests have included senior journalist Uday Kumar of Prajavani; Priti David, Executive Director of the People's Archive of Rural India (PARI), on writing for social change; filmmaker, choreographer and writer Yogesh Master; Rahul Raj Reddy, founder of Surge Production House, on media entrepreneurship and content creation; T. M. Veeraraghav on the state of the; Unnikrishnan Menon of Infosys, who led a hands-on workshop on corporate communication; and Sunil Gavande, Director and CEO of Dabbawala Enterprises, whose session On Time – Every Time shared the management lessons behind Mumbai's famous dabbawalas. Sessions run as Media Talks, workshops and interactive dialogues, both on campus and online.
Visual and content-centric subjects carry real weight in this course. Students train in digital photography and imaging, videography and visual storytelling, cinematography, anchoring, broadcast production and podcasting, building skills that are in demand across every corner of the media industry.
On location, students take cameras, audio kits and lights out into Bengaluru to shoot short films, documentary sequences, news packages and photo essays. In the studio, they record news bulletins, interviews and panel discussions, taking turns as anchor, producer, camera operator and editor, so every student experiences every role.
Commercial photography is one of the most practical skills a media graduate can carry into the workplace, and students of this course practise it the professional way. In studio product photography sessions — including one run in collaboration with Aura Crafting — students plan the shot with faculty guidance, design the lighting, direct the scene, and capture and edit images ready for real commercial use.
Brand shoot simulations take this further. Working from creative briefs, students produce advertising-style photographs of everyday consumer products, handling concept, lighting, product placement and post-production to publication standard. Every shoot ends with portfolio-ready images and a genuine understanding of how advertising and brand communication work in the real world.
Beyond the studio, students build confidence through hands-on workshops led by industry experts, newsroom and production simulations, faculty-guided research projects and professional interview assignments. Field visits take students inside newsrooms, production houses and media organisations to see how the industry works day to day. In one memorable workshop on communication through mime, students learned to tell stories without a single word — sharpening body language, visual thinking and the kind of expressive confidence that serves them in front of and behind the camera. Students have also spent time at Asianet Suvarna News, experiencing a working news channel first-hand and reporting on camera alongside the channel's team.
Students write, edit, design and produce publications — newspapers, magazines, newsletters, reports, feature packages and brand publications. There is something deeply satisfying about holding a finished publication you created with your own team, and the process sharpens precise writing, editing, layout and editorial judgement.
These skills transfer directly into corporate communication, where in-house magazines, newsletters, annual reports, press releases and brand content are central to the role. Students who master publications leave with a clear advantage for careers in corporate communication, public relations and brand teams. Students of this course have already seen their work in print in Voices of Media.
Accuracy is taught, not assumed. In the newsroom exercise, each student receives a long, unedited news copy seeded with factual errors that are deliberately hard to spot. They verify every claim, log their sources, correct what is wrong and rewrite the story tightly to length — the same discipline a professional copy desk applies on deadline, and a skill that earns trust for a lifetime.
Students work through what it truly takes to start a newspaper in India. They analyse a large readership dataset spanning several Indian cities, define an audience from the numbers, build an editorial identity, plan sources, printing and distribution, and understand registration with the Press Registrar General of India. It is quantitative, practical and completely real-world, and it gives students the confidence to imagine launching something of their own.
Students work on real industry cases built around real organisations and the actual problems they faced — in journalism, broadcasting, advertising, public relations and corporate communication. They analyse each situation, propose and defend their solutions, and earn their marks through the quality of their thinking. Coursework becomes rehearsal for the decisions they will make at work, and students discover how capable they already are.
Students of this course form the media coordination teams for weekly events across ten departments of PES University. Each team plans coverage, shoots stills and horizontal and vertical video, and delivers edited media and reports — every week of term. Senior and junior students work together in mixed crews, so skills and confidence pass naturally from one batch to the next. It is the closest thing to a working newsroom a campus can offer, and it runs all year round.
Students complete three internships, beginning with the Social Internship in the first year — fieldwork with a community or development organisation, documenting what they see and reflecting on how media shapes public understanding. It is often the experience students remember most vividly. In the third year, an industry internship places students with media and communication organisations, and in the final year a full-term internship gives them an extended, immersive experience of professional life — often the bridge straight into a first job.
Students of this course help plan and run exciting events on campus. The Filmmakers Summit brings filmmakers and commercial production professionals to campus for students to learn from and network At the start of each year, the course also organises Navigate & Conquer, a tech-enabled campus challenge in which incoming students solve QR-code and AI-based tasks across campus in teams — a joyful first taste of university life
Students of this course also take their work beyond campus — presenting research, taking part in media fests and representing PES University at inter-college events such as MEDIACON at St Joseph's University. Every paper presented and every certificate earned adds to their portfolio, their network and their confidence.
Students of this course meet working journalists, filmmakers, photographers, creators, entrepreneurs and communication professionals every week through Thursday industry sessions, workshops and summits. These conversations inspire students, sharpen their ambitions and often lead to internships, collaborations and lasting professional connections.
Life at PES University extends far beyond the classroom. The Ring Road campus buzzes with student clubs across media, arts, technology, service and entrepreneurship, where students lead projects, run events and make friends across programmes and years. With around 52 events a year — roughly one every week — there is always a guest lecture, workshop, competition, cultural celebration or sports event to join, and for students of this course, always something worth photographing, filming and writing about.
Students also enjoy modern dining and social spaces, a fully equipped fitness and wellness centre, quiet spaces for reflection and focused study, and a technology-rich campus built for modern learning. It is a place to grow in confidence, creativity and lifelong friendships.
Fees, admissions and FAQs
Full fee details and payment schedule: pes.edu/fee/
PES University rewards talent and hard work. Merit scholarships are available to eligible students every year or semester. The MRD Scholarship offers a 50% tuition fee refund based on CGPA, and the CNR Rao Scholarship offers a 40% tuition fee refund based on SGPA, alongside Distinction Awards and loyalty benefits for PES alumni families.
10+2 or equivalent in any stream from a recognised board, with a minimum of 50%.
1. Apply online through the PES University admissions portal.
2. Complete the PES Entrance Process
4. Pay the fee to confirm your seat.
Important dates: pes.edu/important-dates/ · Programme intake: pes.edu/intake/
Journalism and mass communication is the study of how news, information and stories are gathered, verified, produced and delivered to large audiences through print, television, radio, film, advertising, public relations and digital, social and AI-driven media. Today it combines field reporting with data, technology and audience understanding.
It leads to a wide range of careers — journalism, film and video, photography, advertising, public relations, digital and social media, UX design, data and verification work, and media entrepreneurship. The broader the skills a programme teaches, the wider the options; this programme covers reporting, production, brand communication, technology and research.
It covers the same field as a BJMC or BA JMC — journalism, broadcast, film, advertising, public relations and digital media — and adds a technical and analytical strand including data journalism, UI/UX design, media research, sound and cinematography. It is a four-year honours degree under the National Education Policy, with an exit option after three years.
Yes. The programme is open to students from any stream who have completed 10+2 or equivalent with a minimum of 50% from a recognised board.
Yes. Students may exit after the third year with or continue to the fourth honours year, which includes a capstone project, a full-term internship and placement preparation.
Admission is through the PES Entrance Process.
Full details, including payment schedule, are on the PES University fee page. Merit scholarships are available — see Fees and Scholarships above.
Yes. Digital Photography and Imaging is a first-semester subject, students work in the studios from their first term, and first- and third-year students together form the media team that documents events across the university every week.
Yes. Every student completes three internships, beginning with the Social Internship in the first year
Yes — regularly. Students plan, script, shoot, edit and publish reels, short-form video, podcasts, photo stories and branded content throughout the degree, and study platforms, audience analytics and influencer marketing along the way.
Yes. Media economics, media monetisation and media entrepreneurship are an important core of the course, so students understand how media organisations and creators earn revenue and how to build a media venture of their own.
Yes. Industry certifications — including Adobe tools, DaVinci Resolve, data analysis and visualisation, storytelling and performance marketing — are built into the curriculum at no extra cost
Premiere Pro, Final Cut, DaVinci Resolve, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, Audacity, Excel, SPSS, Tableau, Power BI, content management systems, HTML and CSS, and marketing and research platforms such as Semrush and Figma.
Yes. AI runs across the curriculum — AI imaging and ethics in photography, AI-assisted VFX, digital verification and OSINT for detecting manipulated media, data journalism and visualisation, UX design and AR/VR. Students learn to use AI tools to execute work, while creative and critical decisions stay with them.
Yes. Working professionals teach selected parts of the curriculum, and every Thursday an industry guest comes to campus to share their experience and interact with students.
They suit different students. The B.Sc. at PES is practical, quantitative, data-centric and technology-led; BA programmes typically place more weight on theory and humanities. Students who want hands-on, data-literate and tech-ready media careers tend to find the B.Sc. a better fit.
A television and green-screen studio, newsroom, podcast room and audio-visual labs
Graduates can work in news and broadcast journalism, film and video production, cinematography and photography, advertising, public relations and corporate communication, digital and social media, and media research.
At PES University's campus on 100 Feet Ring Road, BSK III Stage, Bengaluru 560 085.
The programme runs as a single section, so classes are small and every student gets studio time
Your story in media can start here. Talk to our faculty, download the full curriculum and fee structure, or begin your application to the B.Sc. (Hons) Journalism and Mass Communication at PES University, Bengaluru, today. We cannot wait to see what you create.
