Amrita School of Communication, situated in Amritanagar, Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu, is a prominent institution among the five campuses of Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham. With a focus on communication studies, the school offers a diverse range of programs catering to students at the undergraduate, postgraduate, and research levels. These programs include the Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Mass Communication, Master of Arts (M.A.) in Communication, Postgraduate Diploma in Journalism (P.G.D.J.), and Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Communication. By providing comprehensive education and research opportunities in the field of communication, Amrita School of Communication equips students with the necessary skills and knowledge to excel in their chosen areas of expertise.
Admissions
At the undergraduate level, Amrita School of Communication (ASCOM) provides the B.A. Mass Communication program. To be eligible for this program, applicants should have completed the 10+2 examination with a minimum of 50% marks or an equivalent qualification recognized by the Association of Indian Universities, New Delhi. Candidates from foreign universities need to obtain an Equivalence Certificate from the Association of Indian Universities, New Delhi. The selection process for this course involves the candidate’s performance in CAPTEST (Communication Aptitude Test) and a personal interview round.
ASCOM also offers postgraduate programs, namely M.A. Mass Communication and P.G Diploma in Journalism. Candidates seeking admission to these courses must have a bachelor’s degree (10+2+3 system) in any discipline recognized by the Association of Indian Universities, with a minimum aggregate of 50% marks. The P.G. Diploma in Journalism is a one-year program focusing on print and broadcast journalism. It also provides an opportunity for lateral entry to the second year of the M.A. (Communication) program.
At the doctoral level, Amrita School of Communication offers a Ph.D. program in various specializations, including Print Media, Broadcast Media, New Media, Film Studies, Integrated Marketing Communication, and Advertising. Candidates applying for the Ph.D. program should hold a Master’s Degree with a minimum aggregate of 55% in any discipline from a recognized University.
Placements
Admission into media and allied industries is determined by evaluating portfolios and considering merit. Our institute provides campus placements in emerging fields such as marketing communications, web communications, and animation. The department collaborates with advertising agencies, newspaper publishing houses, animation and graphic design industries, PR agencies, television news/entertainment channels, TV program production houses, as well as corporate and visual communications departments to facilitate campus placements for our students. We strive to create excellent opportunities for our students to embark on their careers in these dynamic and evolving industries.
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Overall Rating (Out of 5)
- The admission process is easy
- The Placement in Amrita School of Communication is quite good
- All the faculties are well qualified
- The teaching method is impressive
- You can find the application form as well fee on the university website