The Course  MASCOM offers a full-time course in print journalism, leading to the award of Post Graduate Diploma in Journalism. The course is organised in three trimesters, each of 12 weeks duration. In addition, students will serve a three-week internship after the third trimester and undertake at least two field trips during the course. The Course at a Glance Nature: Full-time Speciality: Print media Duration: 10 months (3 trimesters) Enrolment: 30 Diploma offered: Post Graduate Diploma Prerequisite: Graduates Medium of instruction: English Course Fee: Rs. 75,000/- Mode of Selection: Written test and interview Begins: July 2010 Medium of Instruction The medium of instruction will be English. However a limited number of seats will be available for students who are also proficient in Malayalam and intend to pursue a career in Malayalam journalism. Starting Date The 2010 - 2011 academic year will begin in July 2010. ELIGIBILITY Applicants to the course must have a Bachelor’s Degree in any discipline from a recognised university. Students who have appeared in their final examination may also apply. However, they will have to furnish adequate proof of graduation for their admission to be regularised. SELECTION Candidates aspiring to join the course are expected to have a good academic record, a keen interest in current affairs and politics, a deep commitment to journalism as a career and sound writing skills. Admission will be on the basis of a candidate’s performance in a written test and an  interview. COURSE FEE AND PAYMENT SCHEDULE The total fee for the course is Rs. 75,000 of which Rs. 15,000 shall be paid to secure admission and Rs. 30,000 in the first week of the second and third trimesters.  As MASCOM is dedicated to the task of attracting the best students into journalism, students who qualify for admission may seek financial assistance from MASCOM on the basis of merit and means. Manorama School of Communication 2010