St Teresa's College MA Journalism & Mass Communication: Fees 2026, Course Duration, Dates, Eligibility

Ans. Master of Arts in Journalism and Mass Communication at St Teresa’s College is a 2-year postgraduate programme affiliated to MG University, Kottayam, covering print and digital journalism, broadcast media, media research, public relations, advertising, media law and ethics, content production, and new media technologies. St Teresa’s College is an autonomous government-aided women’s institution with NAAC A++ accreditation and a heritage since 1925. The self-finance programme provides a self-finance programme with media lab facilities and practical journalism training, preparing graduates for professional and academic careers in their field.

Ans. The total fee for the 2-year MA JMC programme at St Teresa’s College is INR 1,35,000. As a self-finance programme, the total covers tuition for both years. Examination fees and development charges are collected separately each semester. Candidates should confirm the current year fee breakdown at teresas.ac.in before applying.

Ans. Admission to MA JMC at St Teresa’s College is through MG University’s Centralised Admission Process. Candidates register at cap.mgu.ac.in, enter graduation mark details, and select St Teresa’s College and the MA JMC programme as a preference. Selection is merit-based on graduation marks. Admitted students report to the college with documents and fees to confirm their seat after online acceptance.

Ans. The MA JMC curriculum at St Teresa’s College covers media theory and communication studies, print journalism and reporting, broadcast journalism and radio production, digital media and online publishing, public relations and corporate communication, advertising and brand communication, media law and press freedom, research methodology in communication, media management and entrepreneurship, and a journalism project or dissertation. As an autonomous college under MG University, St Teresa’s designs its own syllabus to align with current academic and professional expectations. Students complete project work or a dissertation in the second year to build research and analytical competencies.

Ans. Graduates of MA JMC from St Teresa’s College can work as journalist, news reporter, content producer, digital media executive, public relations officer, advertising copywriter, media researcher, corporate communications executive, and broadcast associate. Kerala’s active media landscape, including regional news channels, print publications, radio stations, and digital platforms, provides entry-level openings for journalism and communication graduates. Many MA JMC graduates join Kerala’s media industry, PR firms, advertising agencies, or corporate communication teams. The proximity to Kochi’s media and corporate hubs enhances access to internships and placement contacts.

Ans. Candidates must have passed Bachelor’s degree in any discipline from a recognised university with a minimum of 50% marks to be eligible for MA JMC at St Teresa’s College. SC/ST and reserved-category candidates receive relaxation as per MG University and Kerala government norms. No separate entrance examination is required for MG University PG CAP admission. Selection is based on performance in the qualifying undergraduate degree.