Table of Content:

• What is BJMC?
• Eligibility Criteria For BJMC Course
• Job Opportunity and Average Salary After BJMC
• Scope Of BJMC in India
• Conclusion 

FAQ 

 

What is BJMC?

BJMC stands for Bachelors in Journalism and Mass Communication. It is a three-year course that will enable you to gain knowledge and experience in journalism and the mass communication

Mass communication branches out into various mass media fields, and a degree in Mass communication will be particularly useful in gaining overall knowledge of the industry. Mass communication involves the process of giving information to many people using different mediums. The Technology Industry has progressed manifold in the past few decades, giving way to the possibility of supplying news or entertainment to a lot of people at the same time. We can communicate with anyone we want, whenever we want and wherever we want no matter how far the person is, in a matter of a few seconds. 

Amid such progress, students like you are given the opportunity to learn how to navigate the journalism and mass communication industry so that you can build a successful career that is both worthwhile and secure. In order to pursue BJMC, you must fulfil the requirements set by the university you select.  

Eligibility Criteria For BJMC Course

1) You must have 10+2 years of education from a recognized board and the number of marks needed for your chosen university. 

2) Several colleges in India require students to give entrance examinations to enroll. 

3) Students who want to study abroad must give English proficiency tests like IELTS and TOEFL.  

BJMC provides students with several career-building opportunities in fields such as print media, digital media, and broadcast media. Mass communication is a booming industry and has the potential to create a lot of jobs in the upcoming years. After completing the BJMC course, undergraduates can be hired as reporters on tv channels, publishers or as content writers or journalists for magazines and newspapers. 

Job Opportunity and Average Salary After BJMC

SR.NO	JOB	Avg.Salary	Requirements
1	Journalist	Rs.3,86,000 per annum	Most preferably a BJMC degree/ bachelor’s degree in journalism or communication or a related field. Control over language, investigative mind, patience, excellent research skills.
2	TV Reporter	Rs.2,10,000 per annum	Most preferably a BJMC degree/a bachelor’s degree in a related field, Strong understanding of media and production, knowledge of media ethics, good verbal and interpersonal skills, flexible schedule, strong on-camera presentation skills.
3	Media Consultant	Rs.7,50,000 per annum	Preferably an undergraduate degree in journalism/communication/public relations. Marketing knowledge, excellent communication skills, and work experience in public relations.
4	Social Media Manager	Rs.5,60,000 per annum	A bachelor’s degree in journalism/communication/marketing. Practical experience in content management, experience in creating creative content, acute marketing knowledge, and an understanding of the social media platform.
5	Public Relations Specialist	Rs.5,21,000 per annum	Preferably an undergraduate degree in journalism/communication/public relations.  Great presentation skills and creativity. Work experience in public relations projects or campaigns, great communication skills.
6	Broadcast Producer	Rs.5,50,000 per annum	A bachelor’s degree in television production, mass media or related field. Tangible work experience with broadcasting platforms, knowledge of communication and media production, good leadership skills.
7	News Analyst	Rs.3,00,000 per annum	A bachelor’s degree in journalism/mass communication. Great communication skills, good presentation skills, good interpersonal skills, internship/experience working for a newspaper or radio.

Scope Of BJMC in India

The scope of opportunities after pursuing BJMC is immense. Students are trained in writing, editing, and even photographing during the course. Students can also apply for media agencies, broadcast corporations, advertising agencies, television channels, or radio stations. They can also apply for government jobs after graduation, like TV Journalists, News editors, or News officers; they can even opt to join public administration or the public sector.  

There are several courses one can pursue after BJMC to build a strong foundation, like an MA in Mass Communication and Journalism, a Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism and Mass Communication, an MSc in Mass Communication, and an MA in Journalism.  

Scope Of BJMC Abroad

The scope of BJMC is not limited to India but is available abroad too. The Media Industry is an essential part of our society because it stands for our freedom of speech. You can build your career in foreign newspapers or media companies abroad, or you can pursue a master’s degree from a foreign university apart from pursuing one in India. 

You can freelance as a content writer by writing content for various informational blogs on websites or creative blogs for internet magazines or on a company’s website and get paid either by google or by the company itself. Apart from content writing, you can freelance as a journalist and gather the latest information about politics, sports or entertainment industry to create blogs on the internet. 

Conclusion 

BJMC degree is worth pursuing if you want to develop the skills needed to research, gather and deliver information to a large crowd. If you’re passionate about becoming a journalist or a reporter or a radio jockey or about working in the communications sector, then you should absolutely consider pursuing this degree