Specialization: Journalism
Session Starts – August 2026
Duration – 4 Years
Residential Degree Program
Round Deadline - 20th April 2026
This specialization provides an overview of country’s mass media, as well as its role and value in a democratic society. It includes all formats right from print, electronic, newspaper journalism to online/digital journalism.
Semester 1
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| The Art of Inquiry: Critical Reasoning & Analysis |
| Language as Cultural Prism: Spanish |
| Ideas of Emerging New India |
| Environmental Education & UN SDGs |
| Computational Methods for Humanistic Inquiry: Digital Future Lab |
| Communication Theory: Printing Press to Podcasts |
| Introduction to Media Industries-Journalism, Marketing Communication, Culture Productions |
| Digital Futures: Techno-Social Ruptures |
| Journey through Celluloid: Introduction to Cinema Studies |
Semester 2
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| Language as Cultural Prism II: Spanish |
| Mindfulness and Art of Self-Reflection |
| Planetary Systems & Environmental Thought |
| Foundations of Identity and Communication |
| AI Systems in Media Production & Analysis |
| Introduction to Advertising |
| Deep Time of Media: Archaeological Inquiries |
| Documentary & Non-Fiction Storytelling |
| Critical Digital Media Theory |
Semester 3
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| Urban Systems Laboratory: Metropolitan Challenges |
| Responsible Leadership in an uncertain world |
| Advanced Communication Skills |
| Climate Change & Business Action |
| Cybercultures: Media & the Self |
| Climate Cultures: Whose Anthropocene? |
| Cinema Movements & Auteurs: Expressionism to Neo-Realism to Cinema verité |
| Journalism futures: Critical & Independent Possibilities in the Digital Era |
Semester 4
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| Existential Dialogues |
| Social Innovation Practicum I: Community Systems Lab |
| Numerical Ability & Personality Refinement |
| Immersive Experience Design & Extended Reality |
| Building Brands via Popular Media |
| Feminist & Queer Cinemas |
| Media Representations: Gender, Race & Caste |
| Information is War: Necropolitics of Media |
Semester 5
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| Research Methodology for Social Sciences |
| Ethical AI & Technology Futures |
| Career Readiness for Modern Workspace |
| Business Ethics, Law & Governance |
| Semiotics: Applications in Branding & Design |
| Cinemas of India |
| From Hammer to Genes: Ontology of Objects: Philosophy, Technology and Anthropology |
| Narrative Journalism (Live Project) |
| Symbolic Communication in Media |
Semester 6
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| Human Rights & Humanitarian Law |
| Interdisciplinary Policy Innovation Studio |
| Rural Systems Field Lab & Cultural Observatory |
| Digital Marketing & Communications |
| Digital Journalism & Podcasting |
| Transmedia Narrative Design & World-Building |
| Like And Subscribe: Youth Cultures & Social Media curation |
| Beyond Human Intelligence: The Philosophy of AI |
Semester 7
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| Social Impact Oriented Dissertation-I |
| Media Economics |
| Resistance against Media Hegemonies |
| ‘Dark Side of the Web’: Perspectives from Pornography & Dark Web |
| Immersive Experience Design & Extended Reality |
| Media Analytics and Audience Intelligence |
| Misinformation, Platform Dynamics and Public Trust |
Semester 8
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| Social Impact Oriented Dissertation-II |
| AI, Media & Post Fact World |
| Digital Marketing & Communications- 2 |
| South Asian Diaspora: Media and Cultural Politics |
| Consumer Behaviour & Communications Design |
| Brand Management |
| Tainted Frames: Ethics and Bias in Journalistic Reporting |
Understand and develop the ability to discern the evolution of civilizations and cultures over the years and develop a sociological sensibility to critically understand social phenomenon
Develop critical thinking skills about contemporary issues and demonstrate appreciation for the value of diverse cultural, ethnic, and linguistic perspectives
Demonstrate and invent solutions to contemporary issues while appreciating and incorporating societal norms, beliefs, and ideologies
Develop historical, social, political, economic, and literary consciousness, as well as an appreciation for various civilizations and cultures
Learn about human values and to appreciate the literary and cultural diversity in the world
Learn, recognize, and evaluate human values and social, moral, and ethical values in the historical and current contexts
Understand the history, core concepts, and evolving landscape of Journalism Industry and apply core principles to complex societal and media issues
Learn and demonstrate the ability to utilise journalistic approaches to storytelling and problem-solving resulting in locally engaged and globally competent citizens
Evaluate and learn about different types of journalism, history, importance today, and how they differ from one another
Demonstrate cross-media adaptability in a basic set of journalistic techniques such as research, reporting, and storytelling
Learn to be adaptable in an ever-changing media landscape by taking a problem-solving approach to journalism practises that incorporates ethics and societal perspectives
Demonstrate a critical understanding of the situational factors that shape the media message in a diverse, globalised media landscape
Graduates of the BA (Hons.) Journalism program can look forward to diverse roles in:
What are the specializations under BA (Hons.)?
+At Woxsen University, you can tailor your BA (Hons.) Degree by specializing in your top three interests from the list of specializations below:
What does Woxsen's applied/practical learning cover?
+Woxsen's pedagogy believes in 40% of practical learning through Competitions, Guest Sessions conducted by Industry Experts, Conferences, Case-Studies, and Internships.
What is the admission process for BA (Hons.) Program?
+Woxsen's Admissions Process for BA (Hons.) is quite structured and comprehensive, as each student is evaluated based on their Composite Score.
1. Appear for WAT (Woxsen Aptitude Test) or Submit CUET score
2. Schedule and Complete the Psychometric Test
3. Personal Interview Round
Does Woxsen provide internship/placement assistance?
+Woxsen's dedicated placement cell not only provides assistance for internship & final placement but also prepares students with Interview Skills, Resume Writing, Communication Skills & more. With 100% placement track-record, Woxsen is a name to reckon with amongst recruiters representing leading corporates.
Does Woxsen provide scholarship?
+Woxsen encourages meritorious students and awards scholarship of up to 50% for UG students. To calculate your scholarship, click here
What's the fees structure for BA (Hons.) Program?
+The BA (Hons.) Program offered at Woxsen University is a Residential Program. Therefore, the fee structure includes Academic Fees + Accommodation & Food Charges. Download the BA (Hons.) Fee Structure click here
How is the campus life at Woxsen?
+Woxsen University offers a vibrant campus life focused on holistic development, with an active student community engaged in clubs, events, and competitions.
The campus features world-class sports infrastructure across The League, SportX (indoor sports & fitness hub), and RACE. Students have access to a wide range of facilities, including courts, fields, and an athletics track, as well as a fully equipped gym offering guided training sessions, Zumba, yoga, and fitness programs.
Complementing this are cafés and social spaces that make campus life dynamic and well-rounded.
Here’s a sneak peek of what is to be at Woxsen, click here
What are the Accepted Entrance Tests for BA (Hons.) at Woxsen?
+To apply for BA (Hons.) Program, one must appear for Woxsen Aptitude Test (WAT) or submit CUET score followed by Psychometric Test and Personal Interview. The WAT is an online 2 hours test of 200 marks covering Quantitative Aptitude, English, Reasoning, Reading Comprehension, and General Knowledge. In WAT, no negative marking is incorporated.
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*25% seats for admissions are reserved for the students of the State of Telangana under the domicile-based reservation clause mentioned in The Telangana State Private Universities (Establishment and Regulation) Act, 2018.
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