Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in International Journalism is a three-year undergraduate program that focuses on developing skills required for a career in journalism with an international perspective. Here are some highlights of the program: Dive into the international media sector. You will produce cross-media reports, news items, and other journalistic stories for a global audience. In the meantime, you learn all the professional and technical skills you need to become an international journalist. At the end of your studies, (foreign) news and its background will no longer hold any secrets for you. In some of the courses, you will work with students in International Communication Management and International Graphic and Digital Media in interdisciplinary teams, just like in the industry.In International Journalism, you do cross-media assignments with global impact. First, you get started with audio, photo, and video - online and in print. Then, you become a guiding journalist who can work for several (international) media brands.Proficiency in English and good writing skills are a given. Naturally, you can approach your subject matter with a critical eye. You get in-depth knowledge of the global media landscape and establish interesting contacts.It is all about your curiosity, talents, and skills. We'll coach you into a critical doer, a journalistic jack-of-all-trades with international panache.
Most universities offering the program have their own entrance exams, which test the candidate's aptitude for journalism, communication skills, and general knowledge. Some universities also accept scores from national-level entrance exams like the DUET, IPU CET, etc.
Admission to the program is generally based on the candidate's performance in the entrance exam, followed by an interview round. Interested candidates can apply for the program through the respective university's online application portal or by visiting the campus. The application form can be downloaded from the university's website or obtained from the campus. It must be filled with the necessary details and submitted along with the required documents and application fee. The application process involves filling the application form, uploading the required documents, paying the application fee, and submitting the form before the deadline. The selection criteria vary from university to university. Generally, a combination of the candidate's performance in the entrance exam and interview round is considered for selection.
Candidates must have completed their 10+2 education from a recognized board with a minimum aggregate score of 50% or more in any stream. Educational Qualifications: Generally, candidates must have completed their higher secondary education (12 years of schooling) or its equivalent from a recognized board or university.Minimum Percentage: Some universities may require a minimum percentage in the qualifying examination, often ranging from 50% to 60%.Language Proficiency: Proficiency in English may be required, as it's the primary language of instruction for international journalism programs.
The syllabus of the program includes subjects like communication theory, news writing, feature writing, media ethics, international relations, multimedia journalism, etc.
Graduates of the program can work in various fields like print journalism, broadcast journalism, digital journalism, public relations, advertising, etc. The salary of a fresh graduate can range from INR 2.5 to 5 lakh per annum.
Some of the job profiles that graduates of the program can opt for are news reporter, feature writer, correspondent, editor, public relations officer, media analyst, etc. They can also pursue higher studies in the field of journalism or related fields like mass communication, media studies, etc.Journalism is a worldwide calling, and this course sets you up for a global vocation. You will learn sight and sound announcing abilities that empower a large number of our alumni to walk straight into employments in news-casting far and wide, in print, computerized media and communicate. You will likewise figure out how to think, to convey and discover your place in a globalized world, opening up numerous other alumni professions. Understudies can find out about working with NGOs, and useful Journalism. This all encompassing way to deal with Journalism, consolidating the expert, scholarly and hierarchical angles, produces graduates who can carry out the responsibility yet additionally comprehend where their activity fits into the master plan. This is an adaptable course, intended to enable you to concentrate on the things that intrigue you and to redo your investigations. Ongoing alumni are working at the BBC, South China Morning Post in Hong Kong, China Daily in Beijing, the Angolan Embassy in Lisbon, and in numerous other journalistic and advertising jobs.
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