About the Programme
Currently, the field of journalism is experiencing a shift towards digital platforms such as the internet, mobile devices, data journalism and other emerging technologies. This change is leading to a transformation in how journalism is practiced and necessitating the development of new skills, techniques, and approaches by practitioners. As a result, contemporary journalists must fulfill a variety of roles, requiring not only a solid grasp of emerging social trends but also specialized expertise and knowledge. By enrolling in this programme, aspiring digital journalists will gain a deeper understanding of the challenges associated with journalism in the Digital Age, which will prepare them to succeed in the rapidly-evolving media industry. During the first and second semesters, the focus is on helping students understand the role of Journalism within the broader context of social sciences such as political science, economics, and sociology.
They will receive training in writing and develop their skills in reporting and editing to be successful in the field of written communication. In the third semester students are introduced to the nuances of the constitution and politics. Special emphasis is given in the fourth semester to the field of multimedia production, on-field experience and also the first hand understanding of social issues through service learning. The third year provides the budding journalist with the knowledge of digital journalism, media research and so on. In the final year, students will expose themselves to media psychology, solutions journalism and environmental journalism along with independent research projects.
Practical elements such as lab journals, workshops, seminars, campaigns, or news productions are incorporated to support each paper. Additionally, students will be required to gain skills in editing software. The Journalism & Digital Media programme includes sixteen core papers that cover a diverse range of topics in the field of journalism. There are skill enhancement courses related to writing and reporting. Starting from the sixth semester, students will have the opportunity to choose three electives to specialize in. In order to gain practical experience, an internship is mandatory for students at the end of the second semester. The theory courses aim to provide students with a broad understanding of the field, while the practical and skill-based courses will equip them for the job. Having a comprehensive knowledge of various subjects helps journalists gain perspective and write intelligently in the proper context for the general readership. The Department of Media Studies will leverage the expertise of professionals from different fields to provide students with the best possible exposure. Experienced journalists will also be invited to participate in events like "Feel the Beat" to
share their knowledge and expertise. Students of journalism will be expected to regularly produce lab journals and from the fourth semester onwards, they will be responsible for creating a newspaper, television news bulletin, and digital publication.
Why Choose This Programme?
To build research skills and scientific inquiry, argumentation and articulation
To learn how to produce newspapers, video and audio news broadcasts
To gain exposure to industry insights through workshops, fieldwork
To enhance problem-solving and critical thinking skills
To master professional values, social responsibility real-time
To re-examine definitions of literature
What You Will Learn
Programme Structure
The programme structure outlines the academic curriculum designed to provide a systematic progression of learning through core subjects, electives, and practical components across semesters, ensuring both theoretical understanding and skill development.
Semester 1 — Semester 1
Semester 2 — Semester 2
Semester 2 — Semester 3
Semester 4 — Semester 4
Semester 5 — Semester 5
Semester 6 — Semester 6
Semester 7 — Semester 7
Semester 8 — Semester 8
Eligibility & Fee Structure
Message from the HOD
Bangalore Central Campus
It is with immense pleasure and a spirit of intellectual kinship that I welcome you to the Department of Media Studies at CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru.
The contemporary media landscape is not merely a reflection of our world; it is the de
Message from the HOD
It is with immense pleasure and a spirit of intellectual kinship that I welcome you to the Department of Media Studies at CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru.
The contemporary media landscape is not merely a reflection of our world; it is the defining architecture of modern public life, fundamentally shaping everything from democratic governance and global commerce to cultural expression and individual identity. To study media today is to study power, society, and the future of human communication itself.
At CHRIST University, our purpose is to engage with this profound responsibility. Our programmes are meticulously curated to move beyond mere technical training. We aim to cultivate thought leaders - individuals equipped with the critical capacity to dissect complex media phenomena, the creative skills to innovate across platforms, and the unwavering ethical compass required to guide the future of this influential field.
Our comprehensive academic offerings reflect the essential convergence of creative practice and critical theory in the 21st century. Spanning the entire professional spectrum - from the core disciplines of Journalism and Digital Media and the intellectual depth of Communication & Media Studies, to advanced, applied fields such as Advertising, Corporate Communications, and Design Thinking - all our graduate, post graduate and PhD programmes are built upon a dual, indispensable foundation: unwavering academic rigour and profound social consciousness. Our curriculum is not static; it is a dynamic intellectual framework, continually benchmarked against global media scholarship and rapidly evolving industry standards, ensuring direct relevance to the UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs).
Choosing our department means immersing yourself in a vibrant academic ecosystem that champions the convergence of theory and practice. You will learn from a distinguished faculty who are active researchers and seasoned practitioners. Our commitment is to foster a culture of practical immersion, delivering a genuinely interdisciplinary, hands-on experience. Students benefit from state-of-the-art infrastructure and extensive opportunities for experiential learning, ranging from major publishing and production endeavors and specialized field & studio projects, to advanced research seminars and strategic industry engagement. Our ambition is to nurture professionals who are not just competent, but who are socially responsible innovators prepared to critically engage with, and ethically transform, the media world.
We invite you to join us in this vital intellectual endeavor. Be prepared to question, to create, and to lead - for the media challenges and opportunities of tomorrow await the minds we shape today.
Admission Process
- Register with your Email ID
- Login to the Admission Portal
- Fill the Application Form
- Pay Application Fee
- Entrance Test (If Applicable)
- Assessment
- Interview
- Check login page for result
- If selected, Offer Letter attached
- Pay Course Fee Online
- Complete Admission Process
Ready to Apply?
Applications for the 2026 batch are open. Deadline: 23-Aug-2026.