M.A.
(Journalism
and Mass
Communication)
A 2 year postgraduate programme for journalists, storytellers and media professionals who want to lead newsrooms, content teams and creator-led brands in a digital first world.
Connecting Talent to Dream Careers
The Context
Why an MA in
Journalism and Digital
Media now
Media has shifted from slow, one way communication to real time, multi platform storytelling. Newsrooms, brands, creators and platforms are all fighting for one thing – sharp minds who can research deeply, think critically and create content that cuts through noise.
The MA (Journalism & Mass Communication) at SEMCE is designed to:
Strengthen your professional abilities and widen your current media knowledge
Prepare you for digital and cyber media worlds, not just traditional print and TV
Help you specialise in the areas that matter today – digital journalism, creator economy, integrated communication, film and OTT, data storytelling and digital entrepreneurship
Build your confidence as a socially responsible, research driven and industry ready media professional
If you already understand basics of media and content, this programme is for the next step – leading, designing and researching media in a world where everything is online, measurable and global.
Begin Your Story
We are looking for inquisitive minds, ethical storytellers, and digital pioneers. Our admissions process is designed to uncover your creative potential and professional drive.
Portfolio Submission
Submit 3-5 pieces of work. These can be articles, videos, podcasts, or a data analysis project.
Statement of Intent
Tell us about the media brand you want to build or the change you want to lead in newsrooms.
Academic Review
A relevant Bachelor’s degree with a focus on Humanities, Tech, or Business is preferred.
The Digital Interview
A 30-minute conversation with our faculty to discuss your vision and fit for the program.
Program Details
Eligibility - Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a UGC recognised university with minimum 50 percent aggregate
For the detailed fee breakup, please refer to the official fee link or speak with our admissions counsellors.
What you will study over 2 years
From theory and global media to creator economy, research, data journalism and digital entrepreneurship.
YEAR ONE
Professional Practice & Multimedia Foundations
You reconnect with advanced media theory and move quickly into professional multimedia production.
- Communication theory applied to real platforms and audience behaviour
- Current affairs, global media and connecting local stories with global context
- Fact-checking, verification and media literacy in professional newsrooms
Learn by doing, not just reading
At the MA level, your work is expected to look and feel professional. The programme is built around projects, labs and internships that mirror real world roles.
Multimedia Newsroom Labs
Work on real news stories, from pitch to publication. You practise reporting, verification, scripting, anchoring, editing and packaging stories for web, TV and mobile.
Fact Checking and Media Literacy Projects
Analyse misinformation, run fact checking exercises and build media literacy content for different audience groups.
Creator Economy & Community Studio
Design creator led properties — channels, newsletters, shows or communities — and learn how to grow and engage audiences around them.
Brand and Campaign Sprints
Work on integrated marketing communication briefs. You plan campaigns, content calendars and creator collaborations for brands and organisations.
Where this MA can take you
Move from being a content executor to a media professional who can research, design and lead.
News Editor or Digital Editor
Content Strategist for agencies and media brands
Film, OTT and Video Production Professional
Data Journalist or Visual Storyteller
Digital Media Entrepreneur or Creator Founder
Researcher or Academic in Media and Communication
Real Experts. Real Experience.
Beyond Theory: Learn from Real-World Practitioners
Kenneth Macknight
BA ( JMC ) 3rd year, 6th Semester
Nature of Engagement-Start-up
ElevatEd - Co-Founder
Manukriti Sharma
BA( JMC ) 3rd year, 6th Sem
Nature of Engagement-Start-up
Adpulse media - Founder
Faculty & Mentors
A faculty mix that brings together newsroom experience, creator economy work and academic research.
At SEMCE, MA students learn from:
Faculty who have worked with organisations like BBC, All India Radio, Hindustan Times, Zee Media, Aaj Tak and leading digital media houses
Academics with PhDs and published research in areas such as digital media, fake news, data journalism, visual communication, communication research, development communication and HCI
Practitioners who have produced films, shows, campaigns and digital content for brands, production houses and channels
The same core faculty that drives the SEMCE undergraduate programmes teaches at the MA level, with additional research focus, advanced project guidance and dissertation supervision.
Dr. Amit Chawla
Professor & Dean
PH.D.
Dr. Ritwik Ghosh
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
PH.D.
Dr. Sarina
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
PH.D.
Dr. Ritika Choudhary
Assistant Professor
PH.D.
Ms. Aditi Agarwal
Assistant Professor
Ph.D (Pursuing)
Yashika Khandelwal
Assistant Professor
Ph.D (Pursuing)
Dr. Aditi Khare
Assistant Professor
Ph.D
Mr. Trilok Kumar Singh
Teaching Assistant & Research Scholar
Ph.D. (pursuing)
Mr. Karan Singh
ASSISTANT PROFESSOR
PH.D.
See what our postgraduates create
The MA programme is designed so that every semester adds to your portfolio and your research profile.
Your portfolio may include:
Long foarm feature stories, investigations and explainers
Short films, OTT pilots and documentary projects
Multimedia news packages for web, TV and mobile
Eligibility, admissions and fees
Eligibility
Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a UGC recognised university or equivalent institution
Minimum 50 percent aggregate marks
Strong interest in journalism, storytelling, media, digital content or related fields
Admission process
Submit the online application form
Appear for the university level selection process, as applicable (test, portfolio review or interview)
MA (Journalism & Mass Communication) – FAQs
This programme is designed for graduates who want to build a serious career in journalism, digital media, content strategy, creator economy, film and OTT, advertising, PR or media research. It suits both fresh graduates and early stage professionals who want to deepen their skills and move into more responsible roles.
No. Graduates from any discipline with minimum 50 percent aggregate from a UGC recognised university can apply. However, you should have a clear interest in media, content, communication or storytelling. A basic portfolio or prior exposure helps but is not compulsory.
It balances both. You study advanced media theory, research and critical thinking, and at the same time you work on labs, projects, campaigns, films, data stories and a dissertation or capstone project. The goal is to make you both industry ready and research aware.
Since it is a full time on campus programme, your primary commitment is to classes, projects and labs. Limited freelance or part time work that does not clash with academic requirements may be possible, especially in media and content related roles, but it must be managed responsibly.
Yes. The degree awarded is MA (Journalism & Mass Communication) from K.R. Mangalam University, a UGC recognised university. It is valid for higher studies, competitive exams and opportunities where a recognised postgraduate degree is required, as per applicable regulations.
Yes. Through courses in communication research, data journalism, development communication and the dissertation / capstone component, you build research skills and academic grounding that support applications to Ph.D programmes in media and communication.
The School of Journalism and Mass Communication has been renamed as the School of Emerging Media and Creator Economy (SEMCE). The new name reflects an expanded focus on digital media, content creation, and evolving industry trends, while continuing the legacy and academic foundation of the former school.
Ready to shape the future of media?
Applications for the upcoming academic session are now open. Secure your place in the next cohort of media leaders.
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NAAC A Accredited
