FAQs
What is Social Communication and how is it different from Mass Communication or Journalism?
Social Communication is journalism for social change. Its primary point of difference with Mass Communication or Journalism is that it doesn’t merely inform the audience but educates and conscientizes them to transform themselves as well as the society that they are part of. Mass communication is dispersing information of all kinds in a grand scale. Social communication uses the same technology and mediums including new media as mass communication and journalism.
What is the programme structure?
The course is structured into four semesters and each semester has five papers and includes a master's dissertation of 10,000 words. Every paper has a practical component that is assessed separately and goes to form the portfolio of the student for job placements on completion of the course. The program includes a one month internship in a relevant media, corporate or non-corporate organization. Students' have the freedom to decide on their internship placements and dissertation topics.
What are the admission requirements to the MA in Social Communication?
Bachelor's degree from a recognized university with a minimum of 50% marks for general candidates and 45% for SC/ST students.
What are the avenues for job placements?
The programme is practically oriented and relevant to information and communication work in public, non-profit or commercial organizations. The programme will qualify the students for work in for journalism, administration, public relations and similar lines of work.
What will the student be able to do on completion of this programme?
Upon completion of the programme, the students will be able to:
have the required knowledge to understand and evaluate various events and social phenomenon.
write, describe, document and discuss relevant events, texts and communication processes
be able to do relevant research in the field
be able to contribute to the development, execution and management of projects that promote ethical, creative and effective communication practices
What are the unique teaching methods for this programme?
The program uses a variety of teaching methods, including lectures, seminars and hands on training through practical projects and a one month internship placement. NISWASS has a state of the art fully equipped studio for audio and video productions which gives the students hands on learning opportunities.