Academic Department Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Department of Journalism & Communication

Constituent Department of University of Madras, Chennai

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About Department of Journalism & Communication

Background, academic mission, and departmental profile

One of the first journalism programmes in Asia (outside Japan) was started by the University of Madras in 1947.

The Dept. has been the pioneer in the introduction of Bachelors, Masters, MPhil and Phd programmes for the first time in Tamil Nadu/South India.

Courses Offered :

=> M.A Journalism and Communication
=> M.Sc Online Media
=> M.Phil Journalism and Communication

Admission :

Admission to MA Journalism and Communication, MPhil Journalism and Communication and MSc Electronic Media are based on entrance test scores and marks secured by the applicants in their Bachelors/Masters Degrees. The programmes follow the norms of reservation in admission prescribed by the University of Madras and Government of Tamil Nadu. The applications for the programmes will be invited by the University of Madras through advertisements in newspapers.

Faculty Type Postgraduate Teaching Department

Affiliation University of Madras, Chennai

Campus Location Chennai, Tamil Nadu

Programs & Courses Offered

Academic qualifications and certifications administered by this department

=> M.A Journalism and Communication

Offered at University of Madras, Chennai

=> M.Sc Online Media

Offered at University of Madras, Chennai

=> M.Phil Journalism and Communication

Offered at University of Madras, Chennai

Admission :

Offered at University of Madras, Chennai

Admission to MA Journalism and Communication

Offered at University of Madras, Chennai

MPhil Journalism and Communication and MSc Electronic Media are based on entrance test scores and marks secured by the applicants in their Bachelors/Masters Degrees. The programmes follow the norms of reservation in admission prescribed by the University of Madras and Government of Tamil Nadu. The applications for the programmes will be invited by the University of Madras through advertisements in newspapers.

Offered at University of Madras, Chennai

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common queries about Department of Journalism & Communication

Where is the Department of Journalism & Communication located?

The Department of Journalism & Communication is an academic teaching department of University of Madras, Chennai, located in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India.

How can students enroll in courses offered by this department?

Admissions to courses offered by Department of Journalism & Communication are conducted as per University of Madras, Chennai guidelines, through institutional counseling, entrance examination results, or direct application via the official university portal.

What qualifications are awarded by Department of Journalism & Communication?

Depending on the curriculum, the department awards University diplomas, certificates, postgraduate degrees, and research fellowships accredited under University of Madras, Chennai.