BSc Media Science and Journalism: Course Details, Eligibility and Admission 2024

1. What do the undergraduate programmes of Media Science offer at Brainware University over the competitor universities ?

The Brainware University School of Communication, Multimedia & Film Studies offers degree programmes in BSc (H) in Media Science and Journalism. This programme has gained popularity among the students for offering rewarding career opportunities in the top media / production houses. Media science students at Brainware University have the firsthand learning exposure in an industry-standard on-campus production house equipped with a modern sound lab, new reading room, photography room and other facilities. Mentors and esteemed faculties including former journalists, top media house professionals handhold our students throughout their academic journey. Together with frequent media house visits, internship and placement support, the Brainware University Media Science department has become a first-choice destination of the ambitious students.

The importance of the pre-placement training under the mentorship of the Campus-to-Corporate team right from the first day of the induction programme cannot be stressed enough. The employability index of the individual students is recorded and custom training programmes including supplementary sessions are arranged to ensure steady subject improvement. Apart from domain knowledge, students are groomed to perfection in terms of personality development, emotional intelligence, and business communication skill.

2. What kind of lab or technical exposure do the Media Science students get at Brainware University?

Students enrolled for the media science programme at Brainware University are groomed from scratch. Every student is trained in a bridge course of Computer, Bengali, English and the latest relevant softwares. Students are trained by former media professionals and journalists. It is under their guidance that our Media Science students learn the fundamentals of journalism and reporting. They are trained in the nuances of the broadcast media, specialised reporting, electronic media journalism as well as web media journalism. Extensive hands-on training in the form of field visits and internship at the Republic Bangla, The Times of India, Ei Samay, The Statesman groom our students to perfection. Emphasis is placed on outreach programmes and community-building activities.

3. What are the different career opportunities Media Science & Journalism students can choose from after completing the programme?

A Media Science graduate can explore the career options as a journalist, reporter, or sub-editor for print, television, or radio, reporting for university publications, academic professional, digital platform professional who can work for OTT platforms, a student can work as a television anchor (news, entertainment) or as a radio jockey, radio Jockey, advertising professional, pursue a career as a cinematographer, photographer, or photojournalist. A student can work as a scriptwriter for OTT platforms, television, films, and radio. One can work as a public relations professional or as a corporate communicator. Pursuing this course may also lead to a career as an event manager. One can also choose to become a filmmaker or a web series creator, and the opportunities are limitless.