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Undergraduate Program

Institute of Journalism and Mass Communication

B.Sc. (Hons) Journalism and Mass Communication

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Program Outline

B.Sc. (Hons) Journalism and Mass Communication

Duration 4 Years (8 Semesters) for Hons / 3 Years (6 Semesters) for General
Affiliation PES University
Campus Ring Road (RR) Campus
Admissions Test PES Entrance Process/ NATA

The B.Sc. (Hons) Journalism and Mass Communication program at PES University offers a dynamic, industry-aligned curriculum integrating , New Media technologies, contemporary Journalism practices, immersive projects, internships , and field experiences. Students gain expertise in reporting, broadcasting, and digital storytelling, ensuring they are well-prepared for diverse careers in the evolving media landscape across the Globe. The program emphasizes experiential learning through study tours, industry collaborations, cutting-edge media studios, Hackathons, Studyathons, and simulations

Beyond academics, PES University provides a vibrant campus life that fosters leadership, citizen thought process, collaboration, and personal growth. Students engage in diverse sports, cultural activities, and student-led clubs, creating a well-rounded educational experience

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Key Differentiators of this program at PESU

  • State-of-the-Art Studios: State of the art news room/studio/interview rooms/Podcast rooms equipped with modern technologies provide a rich experience of video production, multimedia storytelling technologies, and Journalism
  • Industry Immersion: Frequent Study visits to media companies, television studios, radio stations, and regular Talk session in the campus with media professionals, and networking opportunities together fostering industry alignment
  • Cutting-Edge Curriculum: A dynamic Quant heavy, holistic approach blending electives, training, and innovative teaching methods followed by regular curriculum updates to align with industry trends and ensure relevant knowledge.
  • Experiential Learning Approach: Practical exposure through internships, industrial visits, certification courses, case studies, and seminars, hackathons, Studyathons, simulations., Application-based research assignments and AI based components
  • Continuous Assessment System: 50% internal assessments and 50% end-semester exams, comprising multiple assessment components such as research publishing, Projects, case studies, and worksheets, to simulate comprehensive learning.
  • Industry Exposure & Networking: Frequent Workshops, hackathons, and summits led by professionals from top media organizations.

Programme Highlights

The four-year undergraduate Honours degree equips students with the skills to deliver well-researched, data-driven Journalism across diverse beats—including history, culture, politics, economics, entertainment, and sports—through New media & mass communication platforms like radio, television, Podcasting and digital media. The program fosters critical thinking, leadership, and a global perspective, preparing graduates for dynamic careers in the field. Additionally, PES University empowers aspiring entrepreneurs through dedicated funding, expert mentoring, and strategic networking opportunities via various Entrepreneurship Cells and Incubation Centers

PESU X Factors

  • Case Studies: dedicated class room sessions to discuss and write solutions to Real-world media challenges through in-depth case studies which are provided by top research institutes
  • Research Papers: Hands-on opportunities and guidance to author impactful research papers as a part of their curriculum, focusing on the relevance
  • Mentoring: Regular personalized guidance sessions from faculty and industry experts to align academic pursuits with career goals
  • Peer-to-Peer Learning: Engaging learning environment fostering collaboration amongst students and faculty leading to a diverse knowledge sharing setup
  • Exposure: Workshops, Industry Visits, Hackathon, Summits and Seminars led by media professionals to provide practical insights.

Specializations/ Domains

  • Broadcast and Digital Journalism
  • Advertisement & Public Relations

Focus Areas/ Key Subjects

  • Years 1 & 2: Comprises of foundational courses in print, audiovisual, and multimedia journalism, Sound and Audio, Cinematography, Digital Photography, research Methodologies, writing, and reporting. Students gain hands-on experience through internships at the end of each academic year.
  • Years 3 & 4: Specialization based subjects, Data visualization, complemented by departmental and interdisciplinary electives. Students culminate their learning with a capstone project, industry collaboration, or dissertation.

List of Subjects

Some of the subjects of focus are Editing and Copy writing, Media law and ethics, Data Journalism, News reporting and writing, Public Relations, Advertising and marketing Communication, Media Effects, Media Research Methods, Investigative Journalism, Sports Journalism, Media Management, Contemporary World Politics.

Pedagogy Method

The pedagogy involves a blend of multiple studio sessions, case studies, role plays, class room sessions, capstone projects, special topics, internships in addition to the classroom teaching.

Experiential learning

  • Blog/ Newsletter writing
  • Video news Bulletin
  • Podcasting
  • Short film Making and Documentaries
  • Audio /Video Advertisement creations

Future Career Prospects After Completing the Program

Graduates of this program acquire valuable skills that open doors to a wide range of career opportunities across various industries such as

  • News Media: Print, broadcast, and digital journalism
  • Social Media & Content Creation: Digital marketing, content writing, influencer marketing,
  • Film & Advertising: Production, scriptwriting, Story board writing, Shooting, Prop Manager, Director of Photography, brand marketing, brand management, PR
    Management,
  • Academia: Media studies, film studies, gender studies, political research, teaching and research positions
  • Civil Society: NGOs, think tanks, development organizations, advocacy roles
  • Corporate Communications: Internal communication, brand storytelling, crisis communication, Corporate Trainers, Technical writers, Content Writers.
  • Entertainment & Cultural Management: Event planning, talent management, media consultancy, Media Management,
  • Technology & Digital Media: UX writing, multimedia production, data journalism, Interface designs,

Potential Recruiters

  • Thomson Reuters
  • Amazon
  • Flipkart
  • CNN
  • Accenture Interactive
  • Economic Times
  • Viacom
  • Disney
  • Zee Media
  • Sun Network
  • Samsu.io
  • TV9
  • Vishwavani

Placements

PES B.Tech degree is one of the most widely recognized and respected academic achievements in the country. Our alumni can be found at industry-leading companies like Microsoft, Google, META, Amazon and Goldman Sachs.

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Placements

PES B.Tech degree is one of the most widely recognized and respected academic achievements in the country. Our alumni can be found at industry-leading companies like Microsoft, Google, META, Amazon and Goldman Sachs.

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