Media
BA (Honours) Media & Communication
Learning Mode
Full‑Time – On‑Campus
Duration
4 years (3‑year BA with option for Honours fourth year for students maintaining ≥ CGPA 7.5)
Start date
Admissions typically open from July/August, with classes commencing mid‑year (e.g. July/August)
Qualification
BA (Honours) Media & Communication
Fees
Approx. ₹7.12 Lakhs tuition for four years; total including hostel and admission fees up to ₹11 Lakh
Location
Manipal Institute of Communication, Manipal Campus, Karnataka, India
About the Course
The BA (Honours) Media & Communication programme at MIC offers a rich blend of theory and practical learning across all modern media formats—including print, broadcast, digital media, advertising, public relations, filmmaking, design, and journalism. The curriculum emphasises storytelling, media analysis, and production in alignment with India’s NEP framework. Students benefit from hands-on project work, industry-driven electives, and student-run platforms such as Community Radio (“Radio Manipal 90.4 MHz”) and a weekly printed newspaper.
Why choose Media at Manipal?
Industry Connected
Gain hands-on experience via internships, media collaborations, workshops, and student-led projects with industry experts.
Global Opportunities
Access international partnerships, credit exchanges, multilingual electives, and faculty from MAHE’s globally recognised Institution of Eminence.
Professional Accreditation
Curriculum meets evolving media standards, offering honours specialisations in digital, broadcast, advertising, PR, and emerging technologies.
Course Overview
Year 1: Introductory modules in media theory, broadcast basics, print & online journalism, visual storytelling, and media psychology, alongside foundational liberal arts subjects.
Year 2 & 3: Core courses in Advertising & PR, Event Planning, Broadcast Production, Digital Media, Graphics & Animation, and elective specialisations from Journalism, Marketing Communications, Multimedia Design or Film & Television streams. Emphasis on practical labs and studio work.
Year 4 (Honours): Advanced modules and research-oriented electives like New Media Entrepreneurship, Immersive Media, Big Data for Journalism, or capstone production projects. Admission to Honours track requires ≥ CGPA 7.5 after Year 3.
Course Duration
- 3-year BA as standard undergraduate qualification
- 4th year Honours track accessible to high-achieving students (CGPA ≥ 7.5)
- Extensive practical and studio-based lab exposure throughout years 2–4
Course Curriculum
- Print Media & Journalism
- Broadcast Media Production (TV/Radio)
- Digital Media & Social Platforms
- Advertising, PR & Integrated Marketing Communication
- Graphics, Photography & Animation
- Media Psychology, Culture & Society
- Language electives: Hindi, Kannada, German, French
- Industry internships and production projects at Radio Manipal / campus media
Admission Requirements
- Completion of 10+2 (Indian board or recognised equivalent) with ≥ 45% aggregate marks
- Final admission via CUET (UG) / MECAT test and personal interview as part of the selection process
Fees and Funding
- Tuition: ₹7.12 Lakhs (four-year total)
- Additional fees: Hostel (₹10,000) leading to ~₹11 Lakhs total cost
- Scholarships: Merit-based fee waivers, based on academic performance or entrance exam rank
Career Opportunities
Graduates pursue careers in:
- Print/digital journalism (Reporter, Editor, Copywriter)
- Broadcast media (TV/Radio Producers, Directors, Anchors)
- Advertising & PR (Campaign Planner, Media Strategist)
- Multimedia & Content production (Graphic Designer, Animator, Social Media Creative)
- Public Affairs, Corporate Communications, and Event Management
Alumni have interned or worked with media houses like Edelman, Khaleej Times, Gulf News, Leo Burnett, ITP, Saatchi & Saatchi, Cosmopolitan, and more, bridging academia and industry employment.
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