The Department of Media Studies at CHRIST (Deemed to be University), with a rich legacy spread over three decades, has emerged as one of the trustworthy leaders in the domain of media education. The India Today-MDRA Survey and The Week-HANSA Research Survey have consistently ranked us among the top 10 educational institutions for Mass Communication in the country annually. India Today has also acknowledged us as first among the “top emerging colleges of this century” in their 2020 survey.
The Department of Media Studies at CHRIST (Deemed to be University), with a rich legacy spread over three decades, has emerged as one of the trustworthy leaders in the domain of media education. The India Today-MDRA Survey and The Week-HANSA Research Survey have consistently ranked us among the top 10 educational institutions for Mass Communication in the country annually. India Today has also acknowledged us as first among the “top emerging colleges of this century” in their 2020 survey.
The Department of Media Studies at Christ University offers a plethora of opportunities to the student community to deepen their disciplinary knowledge, hone academic and professional skills and nurture an attitude of professional and societal service, along with excellence. A dynamic curriculum, innovative pedagogy, learner-centric values, intensive research, and relevant industry exposure in the form of internships and projects are defining features of the Department. The Department provides consultancy services to a variety of stakeholders and conducts outreach programmes for the community, fulfilling the University’s motto of excellence & service.
The Department of Media Studies at CHRIST is one of the most vibrant and academically rigorous centres of media higher education in India with the passion of honing students’ skills, knowledge and attitude for effective leadership in varied local, national and global media platforms. We offer undergraduate, postgraduate and doctoral courses at the department.
VisionTo excel in communication and media education by creating an open and collaborative environment that embraces innovation and integrity by providing both classroom and experiential learning
MissionThe Department of Media Studies combines communication and journalism to create a theoretical, professional, and applied approach to communication studies within a structured yet free environment to enhance student’s personal and professional lives.
Welcome to the Department of Media Studies at CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru.
Media today shapes public opinion, culture, governance, and everyday life. At CHRIST University, our media programmes are designed to equip students with critical
Welcome to the Department of Media Studies at CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bengaluru.
Media today shapes public opinion, culture, governance, and everyday life. At CHRIST University, our media programmes are designed to equip students with critical thinking, creative skills, ethical grounding, and industry-relevant competencies required to thrive in this dynamic field.
We offer a range of undergraduate and postgraduate programmes that span journalism, digital media, advertising, public relations, film and television production, communication research, and emerging media technologies. Our curriculum is continuously updated to reflect global media trends while remaining rooted in academic rigour and social responsibility.
Choosing to pursue a degree in Media at CHRIST University means learning in an ecosystem that combines strong theoretical foundations with hands-on practice. Students benefit from experienced faculty, state-of-the-art laboratories, interdisciplinary exposure, and numerous opportunities for experiential learning through conferences, festivals, simulations, and industry interactions. Our focus is not only on skill development, but also on nurturing socially conscious, innovative, and ethical media professionals.
We invite you to be part of a learning journey that prepares you to engage, create, critique, and lead in the media landscapes of today and tomorrow.
The growth of media in the last three decades is parallel to the growth of the Department of Media Studies. The career opportunities in the media industry have seen an exponential growth over the past two decades. Many of our students used to get absorbed into traditional media organisations earlier. In the past one decade, many are venturing into digital media as well. Some of the professionals set ups our students get placed in are Reuters, Network 18 & ViaCom 18, BrandComm, Edelman, Deccan Herald, Sportstar, Curefit, Boom Factcheck, MSL Group, PRHub etc. Some of our students have got placed in corporate companies like EY, SysCloud, Accenture, TCS, SailaxAI and HP for marketing communication and content generation work. In addition to on campus placements, a lot of students get absorbed into the organisations where they head for their final semester internships. Some of our alumni got placed in organisations like InMobi, Media Ant, DNA, Pink Lemonade and NewsMinute, as a result of their internships.
