Department of Media Studies

Admission to undergraduate and postgraduate programs in the Department of Media Studies at Christ University is based on both merit and entrance exams.

For undergraduate programs like BA Media and Journalism, admission process consists of:

1) Filling the online application form available on the university website. Application fee is Rs.1500.

2) Christ University Entrance Test (CUET) - This is a compulsory test conducted by the university for admission to BA programs.

3) Students who clear the entrance test are called for the selection process which includes:

• Micro Presentation : Students are given a topic and asked to speak for 1 minute on it. This tests their communication and presentation skills.

• Personal Interview: A panel of professors will interview the candidate to evaluate their aptitude and interest in the field of media studies.

Final selection is based on the merit secured in the entrance test, performance in the micro presentation and personal interview.

For postgraduate programs like MA Media and Communication Studies, admission is based on:

1) Filling the online application form and paying the application fee.

2) Students with a bachelor's degree in any discipline with at least 50% marks are eligible to apply.

3) Shortlisted candidates are called for the selection process which includes:

• Micro Presentation
• Personal Interview

Merit list is prepared based on the performance in the micro presentation and personal interview. There is no separate entrance exam for MA programs.

So in summary, for undergraduate programs in Media Studies, Christ University considers both merit and entrance exam while for postgraduate programs, admission is based purely on merit i.e. performance in micro presentation and personal interview.

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Eligibility and Selection Process

To apply for the MA Media and Communication Studies programme at Christ University, candidates must:

Have a bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognised university with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks.A

Have proficiency in English. Candidates need to have an IELTS score of 6.0 with no sub-score below 5.5 or TOEFL (paper) 550, TOEFL (computer) 213 or TOEFL (IBT) 79.

The selection process consists of:

1) Filling an online application form available on the university website.

2) An interview round conducted by the Department of Media Studies to evaluate the candidate's communication skills, aptitude and subject knowledge.

3) Selected candidates are issued an offer letter and invited to pay the programme fees to confirm their admission.

Intake and Fee Structure

The annual intake for the MA Media and Communication Studies programme at Christ University is around 100 students.

The fee structure is:

Admission registration fee: Rs.5000

Tuition fees:

For Karnataka students: Rs. 124000 per annum

For other Indian states: Rs. 134000 per annum

For NRI/International students: Rs. 230000 to $4000-$4500 per annum

The fees remain the same for the entire 2-year duration of the program.

You can apply for direct admission to the MA in Media and Communication Studies programme offered by the Department of Media Studies at Christ University. The admission process is as follows:

Eligibility

To be eligible for direct admission, you must have:

A bachelor's degree in any discipline with at least 50% marks from a recognised university.

Proficiency in English is mandatory. You need to have IELTS 6.0 with no sub-score below 5.5 or TOEFL (paper) 550, TOEFL (computer) 213 or TOEFL (IBT) 79 scores.

Application Process

You can apply for direct admission through the online application form available on the university website.

Alternatively, you can apply in the direct mode by following these steps:

Visit the Coordinator, Office of International Affairs at Christ University campus.

Obtain the application form by paying an application fee of INR 100.

Fill in all the details in the application form and submit it along with required documents like:

Copies of Class 10, 12 and degree marksheets

Transcripts of all semesters

Passport size photos

Copy of passport (for international students)

Submit the completed application form to the Office of International Affairs.

Along with the application form, you will need to pay the programme fees to complete the admission process.

Program Fees

The programme fees for MA in Media and Communication Studies for the international student category is:

INR  5,50,000 per annum (Tuition fees)

INR  1,00,000 (One-time admission fees)

Both Christ University and Bangalore University offer media studies programs. However, there are some key differences between their respective departments of media studies:

Rankings and Reputation

The Department of Media Studies at Christ University is consistently ranked among the top 10 media institutes in India according to surveys by India Today-MDRA and The Week-Hansa Research.

Christ University is acknowledged as the first among the "top emerging colleges of this century" in India Today's 2020 survey.

Faculty

Christ University's Department of Media Studies has a faculty of experienced professors and media practitioners who bring in practical industry experience along with academic knowledge.

The faculty to student ratio is also more favorable at Christ University compared to Bangalore University.

Placements and Practical Exposure

Christ University's Department of Media Studies provides students with more practical exposure through internships, projects, workshops and guest lectures.

Infrastructure and Facilities

Christ University has more advanced infrastructure and facilities like state-of-the-art media labs, editing suites, photography studios, etc. to provide hands-on training to students.

Course Options

Christ University offers diverse specializations within its MA programme in media studies like Multimedia Journalism and Advertising & Corporate Communication.

Bangalore University mainly offers a general MA programme in media studies.

The key reasons why Christ University's MA programme in media studies is considered top-notch are:

Experienced and Qualified Faculty

The department has a faculty of experienced professors and media practitioners who are well qualified to teach various aspects of media studies. They bring in practical industry experience along with academic knowledge.

Practical Exposure and Placements

The department provides students with practical exposure through internships, projects, workshops, guest lectures, etc. It also has a good placement record with students getting placed in reputed media organizations.

Well-equipped Infrastructure and Labs

The department has state-of-the-art infrastructure like media labs, editing suites, photography studios, etc. to provide hands-on training to students.

Diverse Specializations

The MA programme offers specializations in Multimedia Journalism and Advertising & Corporate Communication. Students can choose the specialisation based on their interests and career goals.

Yes, the Department of Media Studies at Christ University is a good option for pursuing an MA degree. Here are some reasons why:

Strong Reputation and Rankings

The Department of Media Studies at Christ University has a strong reputation and consistently ranks among the top media institutes in India: The India Today-MDRA Survey and The Week-HANSA Research Survey have consistently ranked Christ University Department of Media Studies among the top 10 media institutes in India.

Experienced and Qualified Faculty

The department has a faculty of experienced professors and media practitioners who are well qualified to teach various aspects of media studies. They bring in practical industry experience along with academic knowledge.

Practical Exposure and Placements

The department provides students with practical exposure through internships, projects, workshops, guest lectures, etc. It also has a good placement record with students getting placed in reputed media organizations.

Well-equipped Infrastructure and Labs

The department has state-of-the-art infrastructure like media labs, editing suites, photography studios, etc. to provide hands-on training to students. This helps students learn and practice the practical aspects of their course.

Diverse Specializations

The MA programme offers specializations in Multimedia Journalism and Advertising & Corporate Communication. Students can choose the specialisation based on their interests and career goals.

The M.A. in Media and Communication Studies programme offered by the Department of Media Studies at Christ University offers two specializations:

1. Multimedia Journalism
2. Advertising and Corporate Communication

Both specializations are well designed to provide students with theoretical knowledge as well as practical skills required for the media industry. However, the best specialisation depends on a student's interests and career goals.

Multimedia Journalism

The Multimedia Journalism specialisation focuses on training students in various forms of new media journalism like web journalism, mobile journalism, digital video and audio production, data journalism, investigative journalism, etc.

Students learn how to report, write and produce news content for multiple platforms like websites, blogs, social media, podcasts etc.

This specialisation is suitable for students who want to pursue a career in digital and online journalism.

Advertising and Corporate Communication

The Advertising and Corporate Communication specialisation focuses on training students in areas like advertising, public relations, event management, social media management, corporate communication, etc.

Students learn how to create and manage communication strategies for brands, organizations and corporates.