BA (Honours) in Media and Communication - Overview

Welcome to the BA (Honours) in Media and Communication with an exit option after the third year BA Media and Communication program at 365体育投注 Institute of Communication, 365体育投注. Join this undergraduate program to fully experience a holistic and immersive media course in one of the best media colleges in India.?

The three-year BA Media and Communication program allows a student who secures a CGPA of 7.5 and above in the first six semesters to continue to study in the fourth year and complete the BA (Honours) in Media and Communication.

Our program equips you with the skills, knowledge, and experiences necessary to thrive in the dynamic world of media and communication.?

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Overview

The BA program, Bachelor in Media and Communication, is a unique undergraduate course that covers all aspects of media, mass communication, journalism, advertising, and public relations. This three-year undergraduate program in media and communication offers a thorough understanding of the media and entertainment industry, empowering students with the knowledge and skills needed to excel as media professionals.

In line with the New Education Policy (NEP), a student has the opportunity to study the 4th?year as well and acquire a BA (Honours) in Media and Communication (the student has to maintain a CGPA of 7.5 or higher in the first three years to be eligible to study the 4th?year).

The BA in Media and Communication offers a wide range of subjects in communication, culture, and media production. Additionally, the holistic approach to media education offers the student a wide array of subjects to choose from. Some of them are :

·???????? Knowledge Society

·???????? Visual Communication and Photography

·???????? Media Psychology

·???????? 365体育投注 Relations

·???????? Development Communication

·???????? Advertising Campaign Planning

·???????? Public Relations

·???????? Integrated Marketing Communications

·???????? Sound for Moving Images

·???????? Broadcast Journalism

·???????? Radio Production

·???????? Introduction to Films

Key Dates & Deadlines

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Mar 15 25

Mar ' 25

Last date to Apply

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Tentative Course Commencement Date

Admission Process

Eligibility:

Domestic students:?A candidate for admission to the course shall have completed 10+2 school level or Pre-University examination from any recognised institute/board, having secured not less than 45% of marks in the aggregate of the total marks prescribed.

If from A levels, minimum 2 / 3 subjects in the ‘A’ Levels and 5 Passes in the IGCSE / GCSE including English. The minimum requirement is an average of a?‘D’ grade.?

If from IB, B Diploma or IB Certificate with three subjects at HL and three subjects at SL with an overall minimum of 24 points.

365体育投注 students:?The admission of foreign nationals/NRIs, however, shall be made based on the prescribed academic qualification and a review of the educational and co-curricular accomplishments assessed by the MAHE's 365体育投注 Admissions office. They are exempted from taking the admission test.

Admission Process: Step by Step guide

Step 1:?Apply online at?www.manipal.edu

Step 2:?Complete the application and pay the fee

Step 3:?You will get an email from?admissions@manipal.edu?confirming your application. Kindly check your inbox and spam folders, and do not unsubscribe the emails from this email address or any of the emails from MAHE. After scrutinising your application, you will get an email from the 365体育投注 Institute of Communication admission section (admissions@manipal.edu) within five working days of your application. The same email will tell you to choose a date for your interview.?

Note:?365体育投注 Institute of Communication admission is based on a?CUET(UG) / MECAT test and a personal interview.

Step 4:?Confirm your participation in the personal interview and choose a suitable date and time. Accordingly, an online meeting link will be sent to you. Take note of your interview schedule's date, day, and time.

Step 5:?On the day of the interview, attend the interview.

Step 6:?You will receive a provisional admission order based on your interview performance and MECAT/ CUET scores.

SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL AID:

MAHE offers several scholarships for students. Each scholarship has its eligibility criteria, which you should read about in detail before applying for a scholarship that fits you. You can get additional information about the scholarships and financial aid here.

Students applying to MIC are eligible for the following scholarships offered by MAHE.

o?? Scholar and Achiever Scholarship for All Other Undergraduate (UG) & Post Graduate (PG) Programs

o?? Scholarships for Academy of General Education Students (SAGES)

o?? Academy of General Education (AGE) Scholarship for AGE Students

o?? Merit Scholarships for the wards of Indian Army, Indian Navy or Indian Airforce personnel

o?? Merit Scholarships for 365体育投注 Students

o?? Scholarship for Konkani speaking students

o?? Merit Scholarship for Children of MAHE 365体育投注 365体育投注

o?? Scholarship Scheme of Interest Subsidy on Education Loan for MAHE students

STUDENT EXCHANGE PROGRAMS

The bachelors in media and communication course at 365体育投注 Institute of Communication, allows students to participate in student-exchange programs with select foreign partner universities. Through this partnership, students can spend a semester at a university of their choice. Some of these student exchange programs even offer fully-funded scholarships. The availability of the scholarships depends on the programs offered by the partner universities in a given academic year and therefore subject to changes.

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Current active partner universities:

·???????? IEHCS, Belgium

·???????? Technische Hochschule Nuremberg George Simon Ohm, Germany

·???????? Volda University College, Norway

·???????? Audencia Business School, France

·???????? Aarhus University, Denmark

·???????? EICAR, France

·???????? Hogeschool Utrecht, Utrecht University of Applied Sciences, The Netherlands

·???????? Hanze University of Applied Sciences, Groningen, The Netherlands

·???????? Deakin University, Australia

·???????? University of Queensland, Australia

·???????? Queensland University Technology, Australia

INTERNSHIPS AND PLACEMENTS

Internships:

Every BA in Media and Communication program student must undergo one mandatory internship at a media organisation. Internships offer students a unique opportunity to explore various media and communication organisations. MIC takes pride in providing top-quality talent to the media industry. Our students consistently boast of high-quality, prolific internships that often convert to pre-placement offers.

In the past, MICians have successfully interned in different media and communication fields, including journalism, TV and radio broadcasting, advertising, public relations, digital marketing, photography, content creation, visual communication, graphic design and film production.

Placements:

365体育投注 Institute of Communication has a proven history of placing students in top-tier media companies and our graduates are sought after by industry leaders. We maintain strong relationships with a wide network of employers, which facilitates a seamless transition from academia to the professional world.?

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PROGRAM KEY FEATURES

The program offers:

·???????? A chance to study in an Institution of Eminence

·???????? NEP-compliant curriculum

·???????? The syllabus covers all forms of media, such as print, electronic media, new media, filmmaking, and Ad & PR.

·???????? A wide range of elective options from Indian and foreign languages such as Hindi, Kannada, German and French.

·???????? Sessions by international faculty

·???????? Guest lectures, hands-on workshops and guided projects

·???????? Internship and placement assistance

·???????? Students’ clubs- Dance, Music, Fashion, Drama, Film, Literature, Debate, NSS, VSO, Art and Design, Environment and Sports

·???????? A weekly campus newspaper published by students

·???????? Participation and programming opportunity for in-house Community Radio – “Radio 365体育投注?90.4 MHz”

Infrastructure Facility

o?? State-of-the art television studios

o?? Multicamera production with PCR facility

o?? HD Photography cameras

o?? Professional studio Lights

o?? Digital audio workstation featured with audio recording and editing facility

o?? On air community radio

o?? Non-linear editing suites with Mac and Windows Platforms

o?? Licensed Design and Post-production software

o?? Access to an online digital library with journals and publications

Facilties

Libraries
Libraries give students access to study resources, digital and print

Student Housing
Student hostels are their homes away from homes

Innovation Centre
State-of-the-art Innovation Centre facilitates multi-disciplinary research

Sports & Fitness
Marena has world-class facilities with courts for badminton, tennis, soccer & squash, as well as a well-equipped gymnasium

Next Steps

Get the perfect start to your dream career by joining the Institution of Eminence