MA Multimedia Communication at DLHS

Bangalore

Think! Strategize! Communicate! Solve!

The Master of Arts in Multimedia and Communication at the Manipal Institute of Liberal Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences, MAHE, is a postgraduate program centred on persuasive storytelling across convergent media.

You examine how narratives function across digital, broadcast, print, and audiovisual platforms while building theoretical clarity and production skill. Through multidisciplinary study, project work, and choice-based specialisations, you prepare for roles across journalism, marketing, media production, and management with ethical and research awareness.

Program Highlights

Futuristic Curriculum: Futuristic, industry-ready, and comprehensive curriculum that makes a case for multimedia and convergent storytelling.

State-of-the-Art Media Lab: State-of-the-art media lab with a news studio, audio lab, Chroma studio and broadcasting facilities.

Experienced Faculty: Faculty members who bring in both academic acumen and industry expertise across multiple media sectors.

Industry Internships: Internships with leading organizations including The Times of India and McCann.

Workshops, Events, and International Exposure: Immersive workshops on the contemporary mediascape led by industry professionals, annual media conclave (Wavelength), student fest (Reflekta), and international exchange opportunities.

Industry Exposure

Work in media and production facilities that support audio-visual creation, digital publishing, editing, and broadcast-related coursework.

Applied Projects

Complete a capstone project that brings research, production, and strategic thinking together through applied media work.

Internships

A structured internship forms part of the program, offering professional exposure in media houses, digital platforms, agencies, or communication teams.

Industry Exposure

Work in media and production facilities that support audio-visual creation, digital publishing, editing, and broadcast-related coursework.

Industry Exposure

Work in media and production facilities that support audio-visual creation, digital publishing, editing, and broadcast-related coursework.

Industry and Academia Connect

Industry professionals of repute deliver expert sessions and workshops on topics such as screenwriting, direction, digital marketing and AI marketing.

Our collaborations with national and international universities boost academic quality, enrich learning experiences, and provide students with global exposure through conferences, exchange programs, and interdisciplinary research opportunities.

Placements

₹5.5 LPA

Highest Package

₹5.3 LPA

Average Package

Admissions Path

Apply Online

Uploads UG Marks Card (up to pre final year)

Upload Documents

Personal Interview (PI)

Merit List based/PGCUET 2027

Document Requirements

Portfolio / Internships / Projects / Fieldwork and Certificates for co-curricular and extra-curricular activities.

Selection Criteria

Merit List based on PI, UG Marks & uploaded documents or PGCUET Score & PI.

Program Eligibility

Qualification

You must successfully complete a Bachelor's degree in any discipline from a recognized university with a minimum of 50% aggregate marks or equivalent. You can qualify through MAHE Merit list based on your academics.

Appear for PGCUET 2026.

Scholarships

Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) Manipal awards scholarship for its Under Graduate (UG) and Post Graduate (PG) students under the following categories.

Children of MAHE Alumni
Merit Scholarship for MICFE & DLHS
Konkani Speaking Students

Degree / Marks/ Board

UG: 80% aggregate in 12th (as per admission criteria) PG: 70% aggregate in Undergraduate (UG)

Entrance Test

As applicable to the respective program

Scholarship on program fee

10% fee waiver

Scholarship on hostel fee

Not Applicable

Room type

Not Applicable

Monthly Stipend

Not Applicable

Continuation of Scholarship

The award of Fee Waiver for the subsequent years will be the same as given at the time of admission in the first year. Scholarship will be extended in the subsequent year only to those students who have cleared all subjects in the University Examinations of previous year before the due date for payment of annual program fee. Students who are promoted to next year with failures (F) / Incomplete (I) / Detention (DT) grades, will NOT be eligible for fee waiver for that academic year. Fee Waiver will be forfeited in the instances of irregularity in attendance, proven charges of indiscipline, bringing disrepute to the Department / Institution / University etc.

Withdrawal Policy

In case the candidate leaves the course before the course completion (for any reason), he / she MUST reimburse the total program fee (as per Prospectus 2025) for the years of scholarship utilized, back to MAHE Manipal.

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Program Highlights

Futuristic Curriculum: Futuristic, industry-ready, and comprehensive curriculum that makes a case for multimedia and convergent storytelling.

State-of-the-Art Media Lab: State-of-the-art media lab with a news studio, audio lab, Chroma studio and broadcasting facilities.

Experienced Faculty: Faculty members who bring in both academic acumen and industry expertise across multiple media sectors.

Industry Internships: Internships with leading organizations including The Times of India and McCann.

Industry Exposure

Work in media and production facilities that support audio-visual creation, digital publishing, editing, and broadcast-related coursework.

Applied Projects

Complete a capstone project that brings research, production, and strategic thinking together through applied media work.

Internships

A structured internship forms part of the program, offering professional exposure in media houses, digital platforms, agencies, or communication teams.

Industry Exposure

Work in media and production facilities that support audio-visual creation, digital publishing, editing, and broadcast-related coursework.

Industry Exposure

Work in media and production facilities that support audio-visual creation, digital publishing, editing, and broadcast-related coursework.

Program Details

Outcomes
Careers

Upon the completion of this program, you can:

Become an advanced storyteller across platforms.

Understand the global media and communication landscape.

Become an expert at the five key areas of media and communication: content, business, technology, legalities, and ethics.

Gain extensive knowledge in creative and strategic communication.

Develop the capacity for independent thinking and efficient problem solving.

Become empathetic, socially responsible, culturally sensitive, and professionally competent global citizens.

Industry and Academia Connect

Industry professionals of repute deliver expert sessions and workshops on topics such as screenwriting, direction, digital marketing and AI marketing.

Placements

₹5.5 LPA

Highest Package

₹5.3 LPA

Average Package

Admissions Path

Apply Online

Uploads UG Marks Card (up to pre final year)

Upload Documents

Personal Interview (PI)

Merit List based/PGCUET 2027

Document Requirements

Portfolio / Internships / Projects / Fieldwork and Certificates for co-curricular and extra-curricular activities.

Selection Criteria

Merit List based on PI, UG Marks & uploaded documents or PGCUET Score & PI.

Document Requirements

Portfolio / Internships / Projects / Fieldwork and Certificates for co-curricular and extra-curricular activities.

Selection Criteria

Merit List based on PI, UG Marks & uploaded documents or PGCUET Score & PI.

Curriculum and Fees

Year 1
Year 2

Introduces students to the composite media and entertainment industry and provides a choice of specializations: (i) Communication Practices; (ii) Audio-Visual Production; and (iii) Marketing Communication.

Program Duration

2 Years

Total Program fees

General:

INR 3,80,000

Total Program fees

NRI/Foreign:

USD 5,900

Scholarships

Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) Manipal awards scholarship for its Under Graduate (UG) and Post Graduate (PG) students under the following categories.

Children of MAHE Alumni
Merit Scholarship for MICFE & DLHS
Konkani Speaking Students

Degree / Marks/ Board

UG: 80% aggregate in 12th (as per admission criteria) PG: 70% aggregate in Undergraduate (UG)

Entrance Test

As applicable to the respective program

Scholarship on program fee

10% fee waiver

Scholarship on hostel fee

Not Applicable

Room type

Not Applicable

Monthly Stipend

Not Applicable

Continuation of Scholarship

Withdrawal Policy

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