MA in Journalism and Digital Media

MA in Journalism and Digital Media Programme at South Asian University is a comprehensive two-year academic Programme designed to provide students a deep understanding of journalism theory as well as practice.

This 4-semesters Programme provides students a holistic look at the nuances of journalism and its contemporary trends. It handles varied subjects with a South Asia and Global South perspective while putting an emphasis on technology, digital media and Artificial Intelligence. The Programme covers multi-media journalism and puts emphasis on video production and content distribution. Issues like environment, health, gender and human rights have been included in the syllabus.

Two-Year Programme

A candidate must have passed Bachelor’s degree under 10+2+3 or 10+2+4 pattern from a recognized institution or an examination recognized by the University as its equivalent with a minimum of 50% marks (or an equivalent grade).

Modes of Admission

Admission to various Master’s programmes is offered through two modes:

1. SAU Entrance Test Mode:

• For Indian Candidates: Center-based online tests conducted by the University.
• For other SAARC Candidates (excluding India): Proctored online tests on stipulated dates.

2. Direct Admission Mode (Without SAU Entrance Test):

• In India: Based on scores from national-level tests (Like JEE/CUET/NEET/CAT/CLAT/NET/GATE etc).
• In Other SAARC Countries: Based on national-level test scores or qualifying examination results from recognized institutions.
• For Non-SAARC Candidates: Based on scores obtained in their qualifying examination.

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Note: Vacant seats in one category will be transferred to another category.

• The entrance test will have a duration of 2 hours (120 minutes).
• The test paper will have 70 multiple-choice questions.
• Each question will carry one mark.
• There will be no negative marking.

For a sample test paper, click here.