What is the difference between mass communication and media & journalism? Which are the colleges with different combinations for the same?
Asked about Symbiosis Centre for Media and Communication, Symbiosis International, Pune - BA in Mass Communication (Honours/ Honours with Research)
I wish to appear for IAS after journalism.
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Mass Communication refers to the act of disseminating information to the masses/public. And, Mass Media refers to the medium or the method employed to disseminate this information. news is broadcasted through a various mass mediums such as television channels or radio channels or a certain film. Journalism is the production and distribution of reports on current events based on facts and supported with proof or evidence. The word journalism applies to the occupation, as well as collaborative media who gather and publish information based on facts and supported with proof or evidence. There are many colleges for Journalism like NIMCJ, S...more
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Media and mass communication deal with the subjects to convey messages to the mass audiences like television, radio, print advertising, corporate communication whereas Media and journalism cover topics in journalism like citizen journalism, health journalism, education journalism, sports journalism. Join NIMCJ for mass communication and journalism course.
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Hi, Both of these are closely related functions of the NEWS industry.
While Mass communication deals with the procedure of conveying or transmitting a message to the general population through media like radio, newspapers, magazines, television, internet and so on. However, journalism is concerned with the compilation and transmission of news through the print media and electronic media. And based on the different mediums, the field of journalism can be divided into three broad categories namely the print (I. e. the newspapers and magazines), electronic (I. e. T. V. and radio) and online journalism. So based on your interests you could...more -
Mass media deals with the subjects like event management, television, anchoring, corporate communication whereas mass media and journalism covers mass media as a whole as well as topics in journalism like health journalism, sports journalism, television, anchoring and reporting, news reading, etc.
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Yes, you can get admission in the BBA course offered at SCMC Pune with 75% in Class 12. Since the minimum aggregate required to apply for the course is 50%, (45% for those belonging to the SC/ ST categories), anyone with marks above that is eligible. However, fulfilling the basic eligibility requirements doesn't guarantee a seat at the institute. Students also need to clear the selection rounds as per the institute's guidelines.
Symbiosis Centre for Media and Communication BA seat intake is 120. This is the annual seat intake of the institute. Students must note that this information is taken from the official website and is subject to change. To know more about the SCMC Pune BA Mass Communication course and its intake, students can visit the official website of the institute.
SCMC Pune BA eligibility criteria require candidates to pass Class 12 or its equivalent from a recognised board. Students must have secured a minimum aggregate of 50% (minimum aggregate of 45% for SC/ ST students). Those who meet the above-mentioned basic eligibility criteria can register for SET test and go through the admission process to get a seat in the BA programme offered at Symbiosis Centre for Media and Communication.
At Symbiosis Centre for Media and Communication (SCMC Pune), students can pursue two courses at the undergraduate level. The institute offers BA in Mass Communication and BBA in Media Management. These courses are offered in full-time mode for a duration of three years. Those wishing to join the institute are required to appear for SET conducted by SIU and go through the remaining steps of admission.
Yes, SCMC Pune does reserve a certain amount of its sanctioned intake for those belonging to the reserved category. The reservation is same across all of the courses offered by the institute. Additionally, the institute also reserves 2 seats for Kashmiri Migrants and 15% for International students, including PIO & NRI. Students can refer to the table below to know about Symbiosis Centre for Media and Communication seat reservation:
| Category | Seat Reservation (Within the sanctioned intake) |
| Scheduled Caste | 15% |
| Scheduled Tribe | 7.5% |
| Differently-abled | 3% |
Note: This information is sourced from official sources and is subjective.
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