M.Phil. (Media Studies)

Master of Philosophy in Media Studies

M.Phil. Media Studies or Master of Philosophy in Media Studies is a postgraduate Media and Event Management course. Media studies are an academic discipline and field of study that deals with the content, history and effects of various media; the 'mass media'. The Master of Philosophy in Media Studies aims at research skill development and knowledge production in the areas of content, history, meaning, reception and effects of various media. It also engages with the social, economic, political, and cultural roles and impact of media. The programme desires to give a formal research platform for those who are interested in the questions and concerns related to media. The duration of the course is one and half years but it may be more or less than this as per various institutes’ criteria.

M.Phil. Media Studies Eligibility

• Post-graduation in Journalism, Mass Communication, Journalism and Mass Communication, Audio-Visual Communication, Electronic Communication
• Post-graduation in any master’s degree with relevant experience in the field of media
• Faculty in colleges and universities with interest in media studies
• Post-graduation in any master’s degree with an aptitude in media studies

M.Phil. Media Studies Syllabus

Syllabus of Media Studies as prescribed by various Universities and Colleges.

M.Phil. Media Studies Colleges

• Christ University, Bangalore
• Makhanlal Chaturvedi National University of Journalism, Bhopal
• Desh Bhagat University, Fatehgarh Sahib

M.Phil. Media Studies Course Suitability

• They should have skills like critical analysis, research, broad commercial and cultural awareness of the media and creative industries. 
• There should be teamwork, initiation, and development of creative work in writing, audio-visual or other electronic media. 
• Other essentials for this course are a flexible, creative and independent approach to tasks, the ability to work to a brief and meet deadlines. Research work in the form of Ph.D. starts after passing this course. Therefore, who want to go for it also is suitable for this course.

How is M.Phil. Media Studies Course Beneficial?

• After passing the course candidates can go for jobs in PR consultancies, communications agencies, and marketing organizations. 
• Teaching for them is an evergreen area both at schools and colleges levels.
• They can also join media companies, local government, the Civil Service. After completing the course, they can go for research work for in-depth knowledge of the subject. 
• Other places of career scopes are advertising, marketing, media and publishing.

M.Phil. Media Studies Employment Areas

• Colleges & Universities
• Magazine & Newspaper
• Broadcast Journalism
• Film Industry
• Media Content Writing

M.Phil. Media Studies Job Types

• Project Manager
• Lecturer
• Specialist Officer
• GM-Marketing Manager
• Public Relations Officer
• Auto/Media and Telecom Research Analyst
• Business Development Manager
• Business Analyst
• Communications Marketing Manager
• Business Development Assistant Manager
• Channel Manager

Advance Course in M.Phil. Media Studies

• Ph.D. (Media Studies)