About the
Department

The Department of Journalism & Mass Communication was set up in the year 2017 as per UGC guidelines and imparts two full-time degree programmes in media. A 3-years full-time Bachelor’s of Journalism & Mass Communication and a 2-years full-time Master’s of Journalism & Mass Communication. For the courses in Journalism, both the programmes draw from UNESCO prescribed syllabus. The other two specialisations offered at the undergraduate level are Advertising and New Media. While the post-graduate programme offers specialisations in Journalism, Advertising and Media Production. Both the programmes are taught by faculty with proven expertise in these areas. The Department also offers a perfect setting for learning different practical aspects in the form of a state-of-the-art audio-visual studio.

To rise as a leading centre of academic excellence with international recognition in journalism, media and communication integrating research and innovation.

HOD Message

Today, more than at any other point in history, the media landscape has become highly challenging, dynamic and exciting. We are in the age of excessive information overload and only the right combination of communication skills will prove to be the key to success. Rightly so, we at the Department of Journalism & Mass Communication are evolving too in the domains of imparting media education and research. In our pursuit of excellence in teaching and learning, we have ensured that our pedagogy is the perfect blend of classroom and experiential learning. Backed by experienced and qualified faculty, a robust industry-oriented curriculum and a state-of-the-art audio-visual studio, we are focused on creating media professionals who can hit the ground running.

Mr. Vaibhav Thakare

Mr. Vaibhav Thakare

Programme Details

BA (Hons) Psychology

Bachelor of Journalism & Mass Communication

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MA Psychology

Masters of Journalism & Mass Communication

Postgraduate Programmes




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Departmental Activities

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Emerging Trends in Journalism 7 May 2021 Zoom Session
Trends in Media in times of Covid 21-24 December 2020 Zoom Session
TOI Lost Votes Campaign 18 January 2019 VU Campus
The December Film Project A month long workshop on Short Film Production from Concept to Completion VU Campus and City Locations
Launch of Newsletter ‘What’s Your Syndrome’:
https://www.facebook.com/ whatsyoursyndrome
July 2018 VU Campus
Video Coverage of Convocation September 2019 VU Campus
Studio Production of Non-Fiction Programmes September 2019 JMC Studio VU Campus
Media Coverage 2018-2020 VU Campus
Studio Production of Non-Fiction Programmes November 2019 JMC Studio VU Campus
Media Coverage November 2019 Live Event Outside VU Campus

Departmental Achievements

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NATURE OF COLLABORATION (STUDENT PROJECT/ INTERNSHIP/ RESEARCH PROJECT/ CONSULTANCY ETC.

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Campaign for Awareness of cybercrime involving children QuickHeal IT Security, Pune Student Project Advertising batch of Final Year Students
Campaign for a Beauty Pageant DigiRoster Digital Agency, Pune Student Project Advertising batch of Final Year Students

Research & Publications

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Participatory communication for water conservation: A case study of Paani Foundation’s Satyamev Jayate water cup competition. Journalism and Mass Communication Yogesh Borate Dr. Radheshyam Jadhav

Board of Studies

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AFFILIATION

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Mayuresh Belsare Head, Dept. of JMC Chairman
Dr. Radheshyam Jadhav Deputy Editor, Hindu Business Line Member Secretary
Aparna Padgaonkar Creative Producer, Dashmi Creations (Television) Member
Anil Bhat Agency Director, Xebec India Advertising Member
Prof. Vishram Dhole Senior Academician, Dept. of Communication Studies Savitribai Phule Pune University Member
Mohsin Mulla Editor-Digital Edition Pudhari, Pune Member

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