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Yes, after earning a Bachelor of Arts (BA) in mass communication,  it is possible to pursue a Master of Arts (MA) in journalism. Since mass communication programmes frequently cover a wide range of media-related disciplines, including journalism, a BA in mass communication can serve as a strong foundation for subsequent studies in the field of journalism.

The prerequisites for admission to an MA programme in journalism could be comparable to those of a BA programme in allied subjects. Typical prerequisites consist of:

• Bachelor's Degree: A successful completion of your BA in mass communication or a closely related discipline is required.
• GPA: A minimum Grade Point Average is often required for entrance to several programmes.

Yes, many people find working for non-governmental organisations (NGO) to be a pleasant and gratifying profession. When thinking about a career in the NGO sector, there are benefits and things to take in mind, just like with any other professional path. Some of the main benefits of working in the NGO Sector are:

Social Impact: Working in the NGO sector enables you to significantly improve the lives of others and support constructive social and environmental change.

Alignment with Values: NGOs frequently focus on causes that are in line with your own values and interests, allowing you to work on problems that are extremely important to you.

Diverse Roles: The NGO sector offers a variety of positions, including fundraising and programme management. The graduates can earn salary ranging INR 4 Lacs to 9 Lacs at various positions.

Yes, after earning a Bachelor of Arts (BA),  it is typically feasible to pursue a Master of Arts (MA) in journalism. After completing their undergraduate studies, graduates of various colleges and institutes can pursue graduate programmes in journalism or similar subjects.

Colleges may have different prerequisites for admission, but typical requirements for a master's programme in journalism are generally the same. Students who have completed a Bachelor's degree or a relevant undergraduate degree can pursue a Master of Journalism. Graduates of all the streams (Arts/Commerce/Science) are eligible to apply for the course. Click to know about Master of Mass Communication.

As you might already know microeconomics is the study of producer tactics to maximise profits, consumer behaviour analysis to improve welfare and the efficient allocation and equitable distribution of resources. It assesses the competitiveness, efficiency of the market, and distribution of resources among various industries and purposes. In general, the goal of microeconomics is to shed light on how people make decisions and how markets interact to help shape laws that advance economy-wide welfare, equity and efficiency. The area of economics known as microeconomics examines decisions made by individuals and businesses on resource allocation and the costs of goods and services. It focuses on the dynamics of supply and demand and how they impact pricing and customer behaviour within certain marketplaces. Hope this will help you

Students who are desirous to become NGO Manager can pursue BA, MA, MSc, MBA and Certificate courses. These courses provide technical skills to the aspirants required to join the industry. In order to become an NGO Manager, aspirants need to focus on the below points:

Develop leadership: Students need to develop leadership, communication, project management, fundraising and strategic planning skills.

Volunteer: The candidates should give their time to NGOs or local groups. This will help them in understanding their functioning in a better manner.
Internships: To obtain practical experience, look for internships or entry-level roles inside NGOs. This could involve coordinating programmes, raising money, organising events, or doing administrative duties.

Firstly, I would advise you to take a look at the courses offered by Ashoka (Ashoka University " Courses) and research psychology degrees offered by other colleges.

As you know, Ashoka is a very new university, and so it is very difficult for me to answer (tangibly) "how good" the psychology programme is. I can only speak for myself, and I must say that I am very happy with the courses I've taken thus far. So far, I've taken six courses (including a gateway class, a writing class, two classes on statistics and research methodology, a course on developmental psychology and one clinical psychology class), and I'm currently working on two independent study modules (research work, basically) with two of my professors. My professors have included visiting faculty such as Prof Neil Lutsky from Carleton College (read his piece about Ashoka here: ‘My Debt Has Only Increased: On Teaching at Ashoka’ | Ashoka University) and Prof Annette Taylor from University of San Diego. My academic advisor is available for consultation at all hours of the day, and Ashoka is bringing about 2 more professors on board for the next academic year.

If nothing else, the psychology programme at Ashoka is very competitive. If you want to get a better idea of how classes are conducted, or how the major is structured, you can find it here. An even better option is to sit in on a class during campus visits, and assess it for yourself.

Hope this helps!