School of Humanities & Social Sciences
BA (Hons) Journalism & Mass Communication | MA Journalism & Mass Communication
The Department of Communication at ILM University, Greater Noida nurtures future media professionals through a powerful blend of theory and hands-on practice. With industry-standard television studios, podcast labs, and advanced editing suites, students don’t just learn communication — they live it.
Mentored by distinguished professionals including Nitin Nanda (Ex-NDTV Executive Editor), Akshita Maheshwari (Ex-NDTV Deputy Executive Editor), and Arish Dagupta (IMCA alumnus, 20+ years as brand strategist), our students master storytelling, journalism, public relations, digital content creation, and AI-powered media tools.
Industry-standard production facilities with green screen, matching desks, control rooms
Advanced AI tools integrated with editing, research practices, digital strategy and digital creativity
Advanced industry internships with VSP, News, TV, Amar Ujala & more
Learn from journalists and media strategists — real-world academics
Step into professional-grade television studios, podcast suites, and editing suites — equipped exactly like the newsrooms and production houses where you’ll work. Our facilities give you the confidence to perform, produce and lead from Day One.
3-Year Undergraduate Programme
2-Year Postgraduate Programme
Choose your focus. Develop your edge. Our five specialisations let you go deep in the area that excites you most — while keeping you broad enough to thrive in any media environment.
Craft narratives across interactive platforms using AI tools, AR/VR, and transmedia strategies. Become the storyteller brands and audiences crave.
Design AI-driven campaigns, manage reputations, and craft strategies that move markets. Your ideas will shape how brands speak to the world.
Master media influence, data analytics, and democratic discourse. Understand how communication shapes power — and use it responsibly.
From cinematic narratives to platform algorithms — learn to create, produce, and distribute content that captures audiences on every screen.
Build brands from the inside out. Learn stakeholder engagement, internal comms, and AI-powered reputation management for the modern organisation.
Learn from practitioners who have worked at the highest levels of Indian and global media — and academics whose research is shaping the field.
Director, Dept. of Communication
Ex-Executive Editor, NDTV | Author | Host, ThePrint | Ramnath Goenka Award Winner
Professor of Practice
Ex-Deputy Executive Editor & Anchor, NDTV | Independent Media Consultant
Professor of Practice
IMCA Alumnus | 20+ yrs at Publicis, McCann, Havas, VML | Worked with Microsoft, Nestle, Mercedes-Benz
Associate Professor & Programme Coordinator
PhD in Film Studies | Published in Scopus & UGC CARE journals | Member, IAMCR & GMEC
Assistant Professor
UGC-NET | 5+ yrs experience | Ex-All India Radio, UNICEF, Doordarshan | MA, University of Delhi
Assistant Professor
UGC-NET | 5+ yrs experience | Research in OTT & Caste Representation | Theatre practitioner
Assistant Professor (English)
PhD, IIT Kharagpur | Postdoc in Memory Studies | Published in Scopus indexed journals
Don’t take our word for it — hear from the students living it.
“The fully equipped studios, supportive faculty, and rigorous learning inside field trips make sure we, as the media world is a way that feels like studying and living it.”
“My BMC degree at ILM has helped my passions — music, literature, fashion and PR — seamlessly into assignments. The library and media theories sharpened my worldview, empowering me to form confident political and social stances with nuance and rigour.”
“IILM's multifaceted approach makes it ideal for attaining knowledge, learning application, and diversifying talents. The faculty leaves no stone unturned to create meaningful opportunities.”
“Being involved with Mediosphere and Thespian has been a highlight — offering space for creativity, collaboration, and practical exposure. A place that genuinely encourages curiosity and expression.”
Our students have interned and been placed with India's leading media houses, advertising agencies, digital platforms, and NGOs. Internship partners include:
The Indian Express, Times of India, Hindustan Times, and more. #WhereverYouWantToGo — our logo says it best.
From classroom theory to advertising agencies, and students step out of the classroom and into the real world — to intern, learn, and grow. Top Indian and international media organisations give students hands-on exposure to live media industry.
MoU signed with ASCI to deliver guest lectures on self-regulation in advertising, ethics, industry practices — benefiting students, faculty, industry and society.
Students participate in field visits, fundraising activities and community engagement programmes with CRY to understand social communication and impact.
Our students are not just practitioners — they are thinkers. Faculty-mentored student research is regularly presented at national and international conferences.
A student-led initiative where future media professionals plan, organise, and execute real communication events. Members take on roles as organisers, content creators, marketing heads, and contact seekers — building practical skills while creating a vibrant media culture on campus.
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