Journalism

At the University Institute of Media studies at Chandigarh University, the primary objective is to create talented individuals who are industry-ready as soon as they pass out from the University. In order to achieve this, the curriculum has been designed in a manner that provides maximum hands-on training to students. Our emphasis is to create an ambiance in which the student enjoys the learning experience thereby enabling the student to discover his or her true calling. Our state-of-the-art infrastructure and dedicated faculty ensure quality education for all our students. In addition to academics, ample opportunities are provided to the students to develop their overall capabilities as potential future communicators. This is accomplished by exposing students to numerous experienced industry professionals from whom they are able to acquire valuable inside knowledge about the nuances and functioning of the Media Industry. This is supplemented with industry visits where students get a ringside view of the day to day functioning of that specific organisation. Creative and sports talent is encouraged amongst students which is channelized in a positive direction by hosting annual cultural and sports competitions in a spirit of healthy competition. The University Institute of Media Studies also offers students international exposure through collaborations with a number of Universities across the world in which students can avail of exchange programs thereby widening their horizon of experience. All of these ensure that students have an engaging and memorable experience studying at the University Institute of Media Studies.

University Institute of Media Studies (UIMS) ranked among the Best journalism and mass communication colleges in Punjab nurtures creative and effective media professionals for the exciting field of journalism and mass communication. The department focuses on the emerging and enduring forms of mass media and fosters an environment of experiential learning. Curriculum framed as per the latest national & international trends ensures that our students incorporate the best available knowledge and are groomed according to the latest media industry requirements, keeping in mind the rapid changes in this field. At the University Institute of Media studies at Chandigarh University, the primary objective is to create talented individuals who are industry-ready as soon as they pass out from the University. In order to achieve this, the curriculum has been designed in a manner that provides maximum hands-on training to students. Our emphasis is to create an ambiance in which the student enjoys the learning experience thereby enabling the student to discover his or her true calling. Our state-of-the-art infrastructure and dedicated faculty ensure quality education for all our students. As a result, Chandigarh University has been awarded the title University with Best Placements in India. With more than 757 Multi-national visiting CU Campus in 2021to22, the number of offers has touched 7500 and the highest package has registered a growth of 30 percent & has scaled to a new high of 52.11 LPA.

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Executive Assistant INR 4.6 LPA
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The average salary of a Journalist in India is around 3.5 Lacs to 6.5 Lacs per month depending on the news organisation and the role you are working for. The job options for B.A. In Media Studies are Journalist, writer, editor, marketing director, digital content creator, etc. The average pay scale after completion of the course offered in India ranges between 1 Lacs to INR 6 Lacs or much higher depending on individual skills and expertise.