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Mass communication is another upcoming career for students who want to get into the media and communications industry. Very simply put, Mass Communication is the study of medium of communication through which information is conveyed to audience in mass like newspapers, cinema, radio, magazines etc
Courses
Mass Communication, since it is in demand by the media and entertainment industry, is a much sought after course and in view of this, many institutes all across the country offer various courses in Mass Communication, from short term diploma courses to post graduation courses. In short, there is a suitable course for everyone.
Eligibility
No structured eligibility criteria exist for admission into a mass communication course as the eligibility criteria varies from course and the institute. In some colleges, a common admission test may need to be taken. In other colleges, an in-house admission test may be conducted followed by a group discussion and a personal interview. Yet some others may admit students based only on an admission test. So it is necessary to check the eligibility criteria before enrolling for a course in mass communication.
Prospects
The number of students seeking admissions into mass communication course has recent a tremendous increase in the last couple of years as mass communication students find employment in a diverse field of industries.Students of Mass Communication find employment in a range of media and entertainment verticals, media houses, advertising agencies, radio stations, television channels, PR firms and event management companies. Some mass communication students may even find employment with BPOs.
