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Careers in Mass Communication and Journalism Overview: Mass Communication is the term used to describe the academic study of various means by which individuals and entities relay information to large segments of the population all at once through mass media. Mass media includes newspapers, radio, television, and magazines which have the technical capacity to deliver information to millions of people. The courses in mass communication not just focus on journalism but also include the study of advertising and public relation. Area of Study: Print Journalism a. Editorial Opinion writing b. Feature and Columns writing c. Magazine Journalism d. Photo Journalism. Electronic Journalism a. Radio news reporting and production b. T.V. news reporting and production c. On line Journalism d. Non-Broadcast media Advertising and Public Relation: a. Advertising for Print and Electronic Media b. Public Relations c. Organisational Communication Where to Study: Department of Mass Communication, University of  Karachi, Karachi http://www.uok.edu.pk BS in Mass Communication – 4 years MA – 1-2 years Department of Mass Communication, University of Sindh, Jamshoro http://www.usindh.edu.pk MA in Mass Communication - 2 years National University of Modern Language, Islamabad http://www.lcwu.edu.pk BA (Hons) - 4 years Master in Mass communication– 2 years Diploma in Mass communication- 1 year Department of Mass Communication, Allama Iqbal Open University, Islamabad http://www.aiou.edu.pk Bachelors in Mass Communication - 2 years Master in Mass communication– 2 years M Phil in Mass Communication - 2 years Department of Mass Communication, University of the Punjab, Lahore http://www.pu.edu.pk BA (hons) Mass Communication– 4 years MA in Mass communication – 2 years MA in Development Journalism- 2 years M Phil – 2 years,  Ph D – 1 year Diploma in development support communication – 1 year School of Media and Mass Communication, Beacon House National University, Lahore http://www.bnu.edu.pk BA (hons) Journalism – 4 years MA in Mass communication – 2 years M Phil in Mass Communication- 2 years Department of Mass Communication, Bahauddin Zakariya University, Multan http://www.bzu.edu.pk MA – 2 years M Phil and Ph D - 2 years Department of Mass communication, University of Peshawar, Peshawar http://www.upesh.edu.pk MA in Journalism and Mass Communication – 2 years Required Skills: Fluency, clear speech and excellent presentation skills are essential Ability to persuade and convince people. Able to work effectively across functions. Self-starter and able to work independently A self confident and an unbiased approach are expected of a Journalist. Sound analytical skills and acute attention to details Integrity, character and mental and physical stamina is what journalists need Prospects: Graduates can work in: Advertising Companies Newspaper Companies Magazines Companies Radio Station Television Production. Public Relation / Communication Department in any national and multinational organisation Mass Communication and Journalism graduate can work for any of these positions: Photojournalist Freelance Reporter Television operator Editors/Editorial Manager News Reporter Communication and Advocacy Coordinator Media Relations Specialist Producer/Anchor-Reporter/News Director Staff Reporter Bureau Reporter Go to Back / Go to Next / Go to Main