BA in Journalism And Mass Communication & BSc in Journalism And Mass Communication: Key Differences

BA Journalism & Mass Communication and BSc Journalism & Mass Communication are both three-year-long degree programmes offered at the graduation level. Talking about the major differences in degrees, the BSc Journalism and Mass Communication course provides students with the necessary knowledge about the functions and processes of mass media. Whereas in BA Journalism and Mass Communication course, students are trained to write about business, history, culture, budget issues, government affairs, entertainment, sports etc. The career scope and job prospects of both the courses is pretty much similar. Candidates who are not able to decide which course they should opt for can read the following article to know about the similarities and differences between these two courses.

Full-Form: Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication

Course Level: Undergraduate 

Admission Criteria: Entrance based or Merit basis

The three-year bachelor's degree in Journalism and the media industry programme is spread across six semesters. This programme provides students with the necessary knowledge and skills to work in media organizations. It also imparts students with knowledge about the principles of mass communication as well as recent trends and issues, current technological trends and innovations in journalism.

Eligibility Criteria

Although the eligibility standards for this programme differ slightly from one college to the next, the core eligibility criteria for all institutions are the same:

• Candidates must have a minimum 50 percent aggregate score in 10+2 from a recognised board or university. In the case of reserved category admission, candidates are given a 5% relaxation
• The aspirant's age must be at least 17 years old.
• Candidates who are scheduled to take the final test are also eligible to apply for the courses.

Skills Required

Candidates must posses the below tabulated skills to be successful in this field:  

A flair for writing	Strong networking skills	Flair of the languages
Interpretation skills	Analytical skills	Ability to research well
Critical thinking	Excellent communication skills	Ability to work in stringent deadlines
Ability to work under rough conditions	High confidence	Interviewing skills

What is BSc Journalism & Mass Communication?

Full-Form: Bachelor of Science in Journalism & Mass Communication

Course Level: Undergraduate 

Admission Criteria: Entrance based or Merit basis

This programme covers major areas of Mass Communication like Social Media, Film & TV Production, Radio, Graphic Designing, TV Journalism, Cinematography, Photography, Advertising, Public Relations, Event Management. In this course, the candidates are provided with the knowledge of theoretical and practical aspects of media. Functional English, Communicative English, Computer Fundamentals, Newspaper Management, and Creative Journalistic Writing are just a few of the subjects of BSc Journalism & Mass Communication.

Eligibility Criteria

The following are some of the most common requirements for this degree:

• In any stream of study, the aspirant should get about 50% in the 10+2 test.
• The applicant must have finished his or her higher secondary education in India from a recognised institution.
• If the admitting institution requires it, he or she must pass the entrance exam.

Skills Required

Candidates must posses the below tabulated skills to be successful in this field:  

Keen observation skills	Discipline	Inquisitive mind
Good perception skills	Self-motivated	Good writer
Fluent in language	Logical	Good time management skills
Ability to work in tight deadlines	Organised	Creative

BSc and BA Journalism & Mass Communication: Job Prospects & Top Recruiters

Even though the programmes have a little bit of difference, the job profiles and recruiters in the field are pretty much same. A BA or BSc graduate in Journalism & Mass Communication can opt for the job profiles given below:

Job Profile	Job Responsibilities
Journalist/ Reporter	A journalist's primary role is to conduct honest and ethical investigations, document, write, and present news. A journalist spends a lot of time interviewing informants, looking for information from other sources, and occasionally visiting the scene of a notable occurrence.
Radio Jockey/ RJ	The role of an RJ is to inform, entertain, and amuse its listeners/ audience. Their work entails delivering a variety of music programmes as well as engaging audiences with other activities such as guest interviews of well-known personalities like musicians, celebrities, and more.
Director	A director is in charge of both the dramatic and creative parts of a film or television show. The director envisions the storytelling and directs the performers and crew in bringing that vision to life.
Columnist	A columnist is a professional who writes and edits copy for a newspaper's regular column. A columnist disseminates public information and expresses opinions to their readers.
News/ TV Anchor	The role of a news anchor is to present news stories on radio or television broadcasts. Aside from that, an anchor selects and analyses news as well as conducts interviews with visitors.
Photographer	A photographer is the one, who uses his/ her artistic ability along with technical skills, and takes pictures of people, places, landscapes, food, and a lot more. They closely work with the clients to discuss the type of pictures they need and how they wish to use them.
Proofreader	A proofreader is a specialist that is in charge of making sure that any information that is published in a newspaper or magazine is free of errors. A proofreader goes over a copy and checks for spelling, grammatical, and typographical errors.
Event Manager	An event manager is in charge of overseeing the entire event. He/ she organises and manages the details of an event, and oversees the entire process, from planning to execution to post-event review.
Content Writer	A content writer gathers information on industry-related issues from web sources, interviews, and other sources before writing content to market a product or service. To develop work, a content writer uses a variety of web formatting tools and content management systems.

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• Job Profiles after Mass Communication
• BSc vs BA: Difference, Syllabus, Salary, Career Options

BSc and BA Journalism & Mass Communication: Top Recruiters

Listed below are some of the top companies that hire the BA and BSc graduates in Journalism & Mass Communication:

• Netflix

• Amazon

• NDTV Network

• Wizcraft

• Cvents

• Hindustan Times Group of Publication

• BBC

• Viacom

• The Hindu

• India Today

• Zee Entertainment

• HCL

• Times of India Publication Group

• Wipro

• Siemens

Top Colleges offering BSc and BA Journalism & Mass Communication

 Tabulated below are some of the popular colleges offering these programmes:

Colleges offering BSc Journalism & Mass Communication	Colleges offering BA Journalism & Mass Communication
Madras Christian College	Manipal Institute of Communication, Manipal Academy of Higher Education
Silver Oak University	Amity School of Communication, Amity University, Noida
PSG College of Arts and Science	Kristu Jayanti College, Bangalore
Symbiosis School of Liberal Arts, Symbiosis International, Pune	Chandigarh University
St. Xavier's College Kolkata	Christ University
Hindustan College of Arts and Science	Jyoti Nivas College, Bangalore

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