The Centre for Media Studies introduces MA (Media Studies) One Year and MA (Media Studies) Two Years from session 2026-2027

 

  • Student Intake for MA (Media Studies) (One Year): 10

  • Eligibility for admission to MA (Media Studies) (One Year): Bachelors (four-year) in any discipline

     

Programme Description: MA (Media Studies) One Year

 

The MA (Media Studies) One-Year programme is divided into two semesters with two broad categories of courses: Core Courses and Optional Courses. These categories include the NEP components of the DSC: Discipline Specific Course, DSE: Discipline Specific Elective, GE: General Elective, AEC: Ability Enhancement Course, SEC: Skill Enhancement, IAPC: Internship/project, VAC: Value Added Courses along with a course on DISSERTATION

 

The detailed structure of the MA Media Studies (One Year) program is given below:

(Time-Table)
 

Program Structure


Semester I
Course Code Title Type of Course Credits Type Of Course (AEC/DSC/DSE/GE/SEC/VAC/
IAPC/DISSERTATION) 		  As per NEP 2020 (Yes/No)
CMS 917 M Integrated Marketing Communication Core 4 DSC Yes
CMS 918 M Communication Research
Methods		 Core 4 DSC Yes
CMS 919 M  Media and Inclusivity Core 4 DSC Yes
CMS 920  Dynamics of Digital Media Core 4 SEC Yes
CMS 921  Media    and Information Literacy Core 4 VAC Yes

Only one Optional to be opted
CMS 922 M Data Journalism Optional  4 DSE/SEC Yes
CMS 923 M Introduction to Metaverse Optional  4 DSE/SEC Yes
CMS 924 M Convergence of Media Optional  4 DSE/SEC Yes
CMS 925 M Transmedia Storytelling Optional  4 DSE/SEC Yes
CMS 926 M Introduction to Film Studies Optional  4 DSE/VAC Yes
CMS 927 M Public Spheres and Media Worlds: India in Comparative Perspective Optional  4 DSE/VAC Yes
CMS 928 M Media and Diplomacy Optional  4 DSE/VAC Yes

 

The Centre for Media Studies introduces MA (Media Studies) One Year and MA (Media Studies) Two Years from session 2026-2027

 

  • Student Intake for MA (Media Studies) (Two-Year): 15

  • Eligibility for admission to MA (Media Studies) (Two-Year): Bachelors (three-year) in any discipline

     

Programme Description: MA (Media Studies) Two Year

 

The MA (Media Studies) Two-Year programme is divided into four semesters with two broad categories of courses: Core Courses and Optional Courses. These categories include the NEP components of the DSC: Discipline Specific Course, DSE: Discipline Specific Elective, GE: General Elective, AEC: Ability Enhancement Course, SEC: Skill Enhancement, IAPC: Internship/project, VAC: Value Added Courses along with a course on DISSERTATION

 

The detailed structure of the MA Media Studies (Two Year) program is given below:

(Time-Table)

Course Code Title Type of Course Credits Type Of Course (AEC/DSC/DSE/GE/SEC/VAC/
IAPC/DISSERTATION) 		  As per NEP 2020 (Yes/No)
CMS 901 M Introduction to Media and Communication Theories Core 4 DSC Yes
CMS 902 M Basics of Advertising and Public Relations Core 4 DSC Yes
CMS 903 M  Media Writing, Reporting and Editing Core 4 SEC Yes
CMS 904 M  Media and Modern India Core 4 VAC Yes
CMS 905 M  Television News and Democratization of Media Core 4 VAC Yes
 

 

PhD Core Courses
Course Code Course Title Credits Course Instructor
MM609    Research and Publication Ethics 2   Dr. Krishna Murthy, Assistant Professor

           
PhD Optional Courses
Course Code Course Title Credits Course Instructor
MM604   Visual Cultures: Intermediations and Theories  4   Dr. Shuchi Yadav, Associate Professor and
  Dr. Krishna Murthy, Assistant Professor
MM605   Media and Development Discourse 4   Dr. Archana Kumari, Associate Professor
MM606   Media, Politics and Violence 4   Dr. Rakesh Batabyal, Associate Professor
MM607   Seminar Course/Media in Contemporary Society 2   Prof. Manukonda. R, Professor
MM608   Visual Histories: Themes in Photography and Materiality 2   Dr. Shuchi Yadav, Associate Professor and
  Dr. C. Lalmuansangkimi, Associate Professor