M.A. in Communication (Media Studies) 

at Department of Communication, Gachibowli

There are around 54 seats available for MA courses at Department of Communication, University of Hyderabad in the year 2025. The total number of seats at Department of Communication, University of Hyderabad is further divided into 27 seats for each of the MA courses available at Department of Communication, University of Hyderabad. Each course has 9 seats that are reserved for the general category.

Candidates can apply for MA admissions at Department of Communication, University of Hyderabad either by registering for the university's respective entrance exam or through the CUET-PG exam. The admissions are decided on the merit of a candidate in these entrance exams. After the entrance exams, the candidates will needto appear for an interview round. Once it is over, then candidates will be allotted a seat in the MA course depending on their performance.

Both MA courses offered by the Department of Communication, University of Hyderabad have a duration of 2 years or 4 semesters. The tuition fee for both of these courses is payable on a per semester basis while other fees is charged onaper annum basis. Candidatesare advised to go through the MA curriculum of both MA courses as well as the fee structure of Department of Communication, University of Hyderabad.

No, from the relevant information, the MA courses offered by Department of Communication, University of Hyderabad are either less or on par with other similar MA institutes. MA at Department of Communication, University of Hyderabad costs INR 19,100 in tuition fees. The average tuition fee for MA courses is around INR 18,000 - INR 20,000. Candidates can check the whole information on tuition fees on the official website.

No, candidates who wish to gain admissions into the MA at Department of Communication, University of Hyderabad do not have to appear for the CUET-PG exam. Admissions into the Department of Communication, University of Hyderabad MA courses is based on the results of the entrance exams conducted by the university itself. Candidates who have appeared for the CUET-PG exam can skip the university's entrance exam to gain admissions.

The University of Hyderabad is more cost-effective compared to Guru Nanak University, with an annual tuition fee for MA programs around 6000, whereas Guru Nanak University charges approximately 25000 per annum.
Also the hostel fees is very less around 500 per semester. 

The Department of Communication at the University of Hyderabad is famous for being recognised as one of the best centers for doctoral research in communication and media studies.

The department offers two post-graduate programs, MA in Media Practice/Media Studies, and Ph.D. in Communication.

The Department of Communication at the University of Hyderabad offers a post-graduate M.A. in Communication programme with three streams of specialization. These specializations are:

Communication and Media Studies (CMS)

Radio & Video Production (RVP)

Print Journalism & New Media (PNM)

CMS is one the most sought after specialisation in this field. 

Department of Communication, University of Hyderabad includes three courses at the Postgraduation and Ph.D. level, namely Master of Arts in Communication (Media Studies), Master of Arts in Communication (Media Practice), and Ph.D. However, the duration of the postgraduation programme is two years and 3 years for Ph.D. courses.

The fee for the M.A. in Communication (Media Practice) at the Department of Communication, University of Hyderabad, is approximately
Tution Fees (for 2 years): Rs17.4 K
Hostel Fees (for 2 years): Rs 5600

One time fees: Rs2340

The fees for the M.A. in communication (Media Studies) is also the same. This fees structure keeps on changing each other so it is recommended to visit the institute website for the latest fess structure.