IGNOU launches 3 specialised master’s degrees in Journalism

Srinagar, Jan 08: Indira Gandhi National Open University (IGNOU) on Sunday launched three specialised master’s degree programs in Journalism which includes MA in Development Journalism, MA in Journalism and Electronic Media, and MA in Journalism and Digital Media, in addition to PG Diploma in Advertising and Integrated Communication.
These programmes will be offered through open and distance modes from the January 2023 admission cycle through regional centres of IGNOU, the university said in a press statement.
The courses were launched by Vice Chancellor of IGNOU Prof. Nageshwar Rao.
During the launch function, Prof. Nageshwar Rao said, “the School of Journalism and New Media Studies offers these programmes to facilitate learners’ interest to specialise in an area of their choice in the field of journalism. IGNOU offers these programmes with great flexibility in lateral exit and entry options, and learners can pursue their programmes at their convenience.”
The School is already running a generic master’s programme in Journalism and Mass Communication, same is being offered through open and distance mode as well as online. This particular generic programme is offered in three languages – English, Hindi and Tamil.
The Regional Director IGNOU Regional Centre Srinagar, Dr. Shahnawaz Ahmad Dar, said that the information regarding the programmes on offer for this admission cycle and other details are available in the IGNOU Prospectus 2023 which is available on the website of IGNOU (www.ignou.ac.in) & Regional Centre Srinagar (www.rcsrinagar.ignou.ac.in).
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