BJMC Syllabus and Subjects 2024

Updated on - Jan 12, 2024

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The BJMC course imparts practical, and theoretical knowledge in the subject areas to the students, such as journalism, media, mass communication, application of computer in media,etc. BJMC job scope has a extensive range of job roles from graphic designer, content writer, film editor to assistant marketing manager in both private and public sectors.

Semester Wise BJMC Syllabus

The BJMC subjects introduce aspirants to basic journalistic skills in various mass media. It gives the students exposure to recent developments in media issues and media research. The BJMC syllabus helps to strengthen the foundations for various technologies involved in mass media like computer applications.

The BJMC course is a very diverse and flexible course that aims to introduce the students to all the important aspects of journalism, media, and production. There is a lot of emphasis on research methodologies and independent study in the BJMC course. Respective software and hardware in print, radio, television, internet, and the likes. Listed below is the BJMC subject list for all semesters:

BJMC First Year Syllabus

BJMC First Year Syllabus
Semester I	Semester II
Introduction to Communication & Media	Theory of Communication
Introduction to Journalism (Reporting, Writing & Editing) + Practical	Application of Computer in Media
Indian Social System	State Politics & Constitution
Communicative Hindi	Writing for Media

BJMC Second Year Syllabus

BJMC Second Year Syllabus
Semester III	Semester IV
Media Laws & Ethics	Development & Communication
Media Management	Design & Graphics
Folk Media	Fundamentals of Economics & Indian Economy
CyberMedia	National & International Affairs

BJMC First Year Syllabus

BJMC Third Year Syllabus
Semester V	Semester VI
Radio Journalism	Introduction to Public Relations
Television Journalism	Introduction to Advertising
Value Education	Tribal Communication
Tribal Study	Communication Research
Study Tour	Internship Report

BJMC Subjects

The Bachelor of Journalism and Mass Communication syllabus includes both core and elective subjects. The Bachelor of Journalism and Mass Communication subjects are designed to help the students learn about all the important aspects of journalism, media management, and media writing. Listed below are the subjects in BJMC:

Introduction to Public Relations
Introduction to Advertising
Tribal Communication
Communication Research
Internship Report

BJMC Core Subjects

Below are the mandatory courses in the curriculum of the BJMC course that a candidate will learn in their duration.

Introduction to Communication & Media
Introduction to Journalism
Indian Social System
Communicative Hindi
Theory of Communication
Applications of Computer in Media
State Politics & Constitution
Writing for Media
Media Laws & Ethics
Media Management
Folk Media
Cyber Media
Development & Communication
Design & Graphics
Introduction to Public Relations
Introduction to Advertising
Tribal Communication
Communication Research
Radio Journalism
TV Journalism
Value Education
Tribal Study

BJMC Elective Subjects

Below is the list of Elective subjects which a candidate can select according to their preference.

Global Media & Politics
Multimedia Journalism
History of Press
Crime Reporting
Elements of Social Media
Corporate Communication
Media Communication Skill

BJMC Course Structure

The BJMC course syllabus is similar to many undergraduate courses in the country. The duration of the course is three years and its syllabus is divided into six semesters. Through the course, professionals will be completely devoted to the field of Journalism and Mass media communication to be an asset for the same. The subjects in BJMC are divided into core and elective subjects. The course structure is given below:

VI Semesters
Core Subjects
Elective Subjects
Internships
Research Projects

BJMC Teaching Methodology and Techniques

The BJMC teaching methodology and technique predominantly include theoretical forms of teaching. This theoretical form of teaching helps the students to learn about a subject in a traditional classroom-based setting, which can help them ask any questions they might have. Additionally, students have an opportunity to participate in internships, as it gives them an opportunity to work in a real-life setting. Listed below are the teaching methodology and strategies in general:

Traditional Classroom-Based Teaching
Seminars
Internships

BJMC Projects

When pursuing BJMC, at the end of their course, students have to work on a research project. This BJMC project helps students to explore a topic in greater depth and detail. It also gives the students an opportunity to learn about research methods and techniques. When working on these projects, students are able to explain everything they have learned in the three-year undergraduate program in a concise manner. Listed below are some of the popular topics undertaken by students:

The future of journalism
Propaganda model
Privacy and journalism
Women journalists in the media
Media and image

BJMC Reference Books

When pursuing a BJMC course it is a vital step for the students to invest in some reference books. These BJMC books can help students to learn about a topic in greater depth and detail. The BJMC course books are a great investment and therefore, students can either purchase them or rent them out. Listed below are some of the popular books on the subject:

BJMC Reference Books
Name of the Books	Authors
Mass Communication: Principles and Concepts	Seema Hassan
Essentials of Practical Journalism	Vir Bala Aggarwal
Fundamentals of Computers	V Rajaraman
Journalism and Politics	M.Chelapati Rao