Post-Graduate Diploma in Journalism (PGDJ)

One Year – Full Time

A premium one year post-graduate programme in Journalism from a leading media house. This equips the graduates with professional skills for becoming contributors to the audio, video, print and online media space. The curriculum is designed and taught by practicing professionals who bring to the table latest trends, techniques of the business.

The course has the right mix of theory and practice which enable students to not only learn reporting, interviewing, writing and researching reports but also acquire production skills that puts them firmly ahead of their peers. Students at the Pioneer Media School are taught by a distinguished array of media teachers and practicing professionals who bring their rich experience to the classroom.

Entry Requirements & Selection Procedure:

Anyone who has a basic degree in any subject with a minimum of 50 per cent marks and a flair for journalism is eligible to apply for admission to this programme.

Candidates will be selected on the basis of their performance in the entrance test and personal interview.

Course Structure

The course is spread over two semesters and is designed to enable the student to grasp fundamentals in the core areas of print, television, radio and online journalism.

The course curriculum:

Semester -I

• Mass Communication Theories
• Communication Research
• Media History
• Fundamentals of Audio Visual (AV) Journalism
• Print Journalism -I

Semester - II

• Media Law and Ethics
• Print Journalism – II
• Radio Journalism
• Television Journalism
• Internet Journalism
• Project Work

In view of the growth in Hindi language media — TV, Print and Radio — special training will be given to equip students with the necessary language and attitudinal skills needed to excel in Hindi-oriented organisations.