BA in Psychology / Journalism / English
BA in Psychology/Journalism/English is a triple major degree that offers students a wide range of opportunities after graduation. Students are trained by experts in the field with vast academic and industry experience.
JOURNALISM: Journalism is a discipline that prepares students with the theoretical knowledge and practical skills to lead in the world of media. At Acharya, students receive comprehensive training on how to gather information, write compelling stories for various media platforms, and effectively communicate with diverse audiences. The course content focuses on different aspects of communication, editing, reporting, advertising, public relations, etc.
PSYCHOLOGY: Psychology is the study of underlying aspects of human behavior, thought and experiences. Developmental Psychology, Social Psychology, Counseling, Organizational Psychology, etc are the topics covered in the programme for an in-depth knowledge in Psychology and for various practical applications..Education in Psychology will also help media students to understand how diverse information is received from the public and used in media.
ENGLISH: English strengthens the knowledge of students in language and literature. This can be helpful for students to explore and understand different cultural aspects. It also enhances the communication skills of students and helps them to grab the readers’ attention. The course content includes literature from around the world. The programme also prepares students to approach tasks both creatively and critically.
Career Scope
To be successful in the modern world, a student needs to possess knowledge of multiple fields and approach tasks with holistic perspectives. That is when triple-major degree programmes are necessary. These programmes ensure that students can choose from a wide range of careers after completing graduation. This program also helps students to gain skills and expertise required for in-demand careers in the current job market. Additional Skill Development programmes are offered at Acharya as well to leave no stones unturned for the students to shape their career. After completion, students can explore career options in the following fields.
- Media Companies
- Ad Companies
- Journalism
- Film Industry
- Counseling Centers
- Social Services
- Educational Institutes
- Research
Vision
Acharya Institutes, committed to the cause of value-based education in all disciplines, envisions itself as the fountainhead of innovative human enterprise, with inspirational initiatives for academic excellence.
Mission
To go an extra mile in achieving excellence in Journalism and Mass communication teaching and to impart the best and useful industrial practices in the faculty and students. The effort is also to enable students to cope with the industry requirements so that they adapt themselves and soon after they graduate, they can meet media expectations.
Duration : 3 Years
Eligibility : Pass in Pre-University / Higher Secondary / 10+2 / ‘A’ Level or equivalent of any recognized board or council in any discipline with English as one of the languages
- To encourage students to understand the historical developments, basic theories that facilitate understanding of Human Behavior in various contexts
- To encourage students to understand and create awareness about mental health, educate people to seek referrals for Psychological Interventions
- To encourage students to develop journalistic skills with sound theoretical and practical knowledge
- To strengthen student’s critical and creative thinking as well as to be socially responsible while using media
- To provide students with a continuous learning environment which enables them to find the better career path both at home and abroad
- Educate students in both the artistry and utility of the English language through the study of literature and other contemporary forms of culture
- Graduate students who are capable of performing research, analysis, and criticism of literary and cultural texts from different historical periods and genres
- Students emerge with a comprehensive understanding of theoretical constructs and their applications
- Students learn to carry-out basic researches, identify various phases and in research, choose appropriate design, analyze the available research data
- Students may pursue master degree in Journalism and Mass communication varied disciplines
- Students will be prepared for the media and other related industry professions
- Enjoy reading the short stories, poems, novels and dramas
- Through their internships and research projects, the students acquire hands-on experience facilitating career prospects
- Through peer-based interactions and club activities, the students are kept up to date with emerging trends in the field
- The students will have better understanding of individual, interpersonal and group processes, in relation to multiple contexts
- Students will be able to prepare news and other media content
- Perform the public relations and Corporate communication activities
- Gain perceptive insights into the socio-political dynamics, the structuring points of view, the dominant ideology, hegemony, the prevailing common sense and communal underpinnings that mediate the writing, production, reception and survival of a work
- Form an idea of the complex discipline of film studies and become trained to evaluate, interpret and make critiques of modern films