B.A. – Journalism with Political Science

B.A. in Journalism and Political Science is a three year course that can answer numerous problems of political polarization and economic volatility assailing the complex society of the present times. BA in Journalism and Political Science is geared to create politically aware citizens who can contribute to the area of Journalism, Civil Services, and Politics as well as build strategies to shape the economy of the country.

The aim of the programme is to create graduates with critical, analytical, and research abilities to work in the media and entertainment sector. It further intends to develop an understanding of Political Science and Journalism as a profession amongst its students, while creating politically aware students.

The course will entail Skill Development Programs and Workshops on Political Communication, Photography, Copy Writing, Political Speech Writing, Election Awareness campaigns, Mock Parliament sessions, International Relations. The students will gain political insights through internships in political parties, political action committees, civic groups and NGOs. The course will also help them with organized various extension and outreach activities, such as street play, educative programs, NGO visits etc. The students will be taken on industrial visits to High Court, Press Clubs, State Legislative House Vidhana Soudha, Gram Panchayats, etc besides the mentoring research activities in both journalism and political science.

The programme will help students acquire proficiency to pursue higher studies in any of these branches of studies. Students will also be trained and equipped to address various competitive exams for the banking sector, and central and state administrative government jobs. The degree program will aid the students to become future aspirants in several roles of leadership. The department offers various workshops and training programs in UPSC preparation, which will help the young minds, get into civil service and help in the administration of the country.

What Will I Experience?

Gain an understanding of core disciplines associated with Political Science and Journalism- and gather proficiency and eligibility to pursue higher studies in any of the branches of studies. Be equipped to address various competitive exams for the banking sector, central and state administrative government jobs. Acquire good placement opportunities and career support from experienced faculty members and the placement team.

Academic Objectives

The aim of the programme is to create graduates with critical, analytical and research abilities to work in the media, civil administration and entertainment sector.