The fourth pillar of democracy, as the mass media has been christened, seems to have become, of late, one of the most popular career options for the youth today. However, on account of changing technology and new dimensions of the media industry , it calls for a well earned higher degree in the field of journalism and mass communication before one distinguishes himself or herself in a diversity of media related fields and makes his or her career as TV producer, film producer, reporter, editor, camera person, teacher and scholar. It is with this vision that St Xavier’s College, declared as College with Potential for Excellence by the UGC, has launched Journalism & Mass Communication courses at undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
The department also holds a students' festival at which short fiction and documentary prepared by the students, are screened. Students from other colleges are also take part in it. Reputed persons from film making are invited to grace the occasion, where the students interact with them face to face. The fest is entirely a student's affair, and the teachers only play a midwifery role.
B.A. in Journalism & Mass Communication course has been formulated with the objective to To familiarize the students with working of media both Print, Electronics & New Media, To develop working skills needed for newspapers, Magazines, Radio, TV & Web Journalism, To develop research attitude and research skills to understand media and to make use of them, To develop writing skills for different formats used in media, To sensitize students about human values, culture, legal aspects, environment etc. in relation to media, To develop aptitude and competence to analyze and interpret the events.
| Degree | Programme | Duration | Syllabus | Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | B.A. - Journalism & Mass Communication | 3 Years under CBCS | View | View |
| Postgraduate | M.A. - Journalism & Mass Communication | 2 Years under CBCS | View |