BA Digital Media & Mass Communications

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About the Program

The BA in Digital Media & Mass Communication at DBS Global University is a future-ready, experience-driven undergraduate program that brings together the power of media, strategy, and digital marketing.

This program is not confined to the classroom. It’s built for students who want to create stories, drive campaigns, influence audiences, and lead conversations in the fast-changing media world. With its unique integration of journalism, branding, content creation, and digital platforms, the course is designed to nurture complete media personalities —equipped to speak, write, design, and influence across all formats.

By combining the classic principles of mass communication with the tools and techniques of modern marketing, students gain the agility to work in newsrooms, agencies, studios, startups, and corporate environments. It’s not just a media degree—it’s a launchpad for the next generation of strategic communicators.

The program stands out through its curriculum that goes beyond conventional learning —integrating SaaS-based tools, Google & Meta Ads, performance analytics, and industry-standard software. With annual CAPSTONE projects, students gain hands-on, experiential knowledge that makes them industry-ready from day one. Whether it’s digital marketing, journalism, public relations, or media production, the program unlocks limitless career pathways for aspiring media professionals.

Advantage @DGU

  • Dehradun - A Safe, Beautiful & Cosmopolitan Education City.
  • Bundle of Industry Integrated Value Added Certificates.
  • Students from 23 States & 5 Countries on campus.
  • Multiple Placements for all.
  • More than 250+ Companies for Campus Placement.
  • Possibilities of International Exposure.
  • Separate in campus Girls & Boys hostels with Modern Sporting & Gym facilities.

Six Core Components of the Program

SaaS-Based Learning Tools

Students engage with industry-relevant SaaS tools such as Canva Pro, HubSpot, Grammarly Premium, Hootsuite, and more—enhancing their practical learning through professional-grade platforms.

Google & Meta Advertising Certifications

Hands-on training in running ad campaigns across Google Ads, Meta Ads Manager, and YouTube Studio—with certification pathways to add credibility and career advantage.

Industry-Linked Capstone Projects (Every Year)

Each academic year culminates in a Capstone Project, where students collaborate with brands, NGOs, or startups to design, execute, and evaluate media campaigns—building portfolios and confidence.

Analytics & Performance Tools

Students are trained in Google Analytics, Meta Insights, Hotjar, and SEMRush, equipping them with the analytical mindset to interpret data and measure communication impact.

Experiential & Studio-Based Learning

Live projects, newsroom labs, green screen studios, podcasting zones, and on-field reporting opportunities provide students with immersive exposure to the media ecosystem. Through hands-on experience with production setups, PR simulations, and live coverage, students actively engage in the end-to-end creation of news stories, podcasts, campaigns, and other creative content.

Career-First Curriculum with Expert Mentorship

The curriculum is curated with feedback from top media professionals and includes regular guest lectures, internship support, industry visits, and alumni mentorship to ensure real-world readiness.

Career Scope: Unlock a World of Opportunities

Graduates of the BA in Digital Media & Mass Communication at DBS Global University are uniquely equipped to succeed in a wide spectrum of media, communication, and marketing careers. This program develops multi-skilled professionals ready to lead in fast-paced environments across industries.

Our alumni and graduates pursue dynamic roles such as:

  • Content Writer / Copywriter
  • Scriptwriter / Creative Producer
  • Public Relations Officer (PRO)
  • Social Media Manager / Influencer Marketing Head
  • Digital Marketing Strategist / SEO Specialist
  • News Anchor / Broadcast Journalist
  • Video Content Creator / YouTube Strategist
  • Brand Communication Executive / Manager
  • Media Planner / Media Analyst / Insight Strategist
  • Corporate Communications Specialist
  • Graphic Designer / Visual Media Executive
  • Community Manager / Audience Engagement Lead
  • Podcast Producer / Host
  • Advertising Creative / Campaign Strategist
  • Photojournalist / Multimedia Storyteller

Course Structure

Semester I Semester II
Subjects Credits Subjects Credits
Media and Communications 3 History of Ideas 3
Digital Storytelling 3 Professional Ethics and Human Values 3
Linguistic Proficiency 3 Graphic Design 3
Introduction to Animation 3 Communication for Social Impact 3
Web design fundamentals 3 Digital Media Marketing 3
Principles of Visual Design for Media 3 OPEN ELECTIVE 2 2
OPEN ELECTIVE 1 2 OPEN ELECTIVE 3 2
TOTAL 20 TOTAL 19
Semester III Semester IV
Subjects Credits Subjects Credits
Quantitative Reasoning 3 Foreign Language 3
Radio Programming and Production 3 Mobile Media and App Development 3
Cross-Cultural Communication 3 Short Film and Documentary Making 3
Minor Paper 1 3 Minor Paper 2 3
Audio Engineering 3 Digital Media Writing and Editing 3
Public Relations and Corporate Communications 3 Advanced Writing for Communication 3
Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality in Media 3 Public Speaking 2
Podcasting and Audio Production 3 OPEN ELECTIVE 4 2
TOTAL 24 TOTAL 22
Semester V Semester VI
Subjects Credits Subjects Credits
Internship 3 Rhetoric and Persuasion 3
Digital Media Design 2 Social Media Management 3
Innovation, Incubation and Entrepreneurship 2 Content Creation and editing for Online Media 3
International Communication 3 Conflict Resolution and Communication 3
Minor Paper 3 3 Minor Paper 4 4
Digital Media Ethics and Law 3 Capstone Project 4
Media Technology and Innovation 3
Open Elective 5 2
TOTAL 21 TOTAL 20

Suggested Minors:


1. Design

Design Minor
S. No. Title of the Course Credits
C
1 Introduction to Design Thinking 3
2 Product Design Principles 3
3 Design History and Theory 3
4 User Experience (UX) Design 3

2. English

English Minor
S. No. Title of the Course Credits
C
1 Graphic narratives 3
2 Indian writing in English 3
3 Literature and cinema 3
4 History of English Literature 3

3. Fashion

Fashion Minor
S. No. Title of the Course Credits
C
1 Introduction to Fashion Design 3
2 Textiles and Materials in Fashion 3
3 Fashion Marketing and Branding 3
4 Fashion Trends and Forecasting 3

4. UI/UX

UI UX Minor
S. No. Title of the Course Credits
C
1 Introduction to UX/UI Design 3
2 Introduction to Interaction Design 3
3 Visual Design for UI 3
4 Mobile App Design 3

5. Marketing

Digital Marketing Minor
S. No. Title of the Course Credits
C
1 Internet and Related Technologies 3
2 Social and Web Analytics 3
3 Search Engine Optimization 3
4 Neuromarketing 3

List of Suggested Open Electives

S. No. Title of the Course Credits
C
1 Adaptation: Cinema and Literature 2
2 Sustainable Development Goals 2
3 Global Justice 2
4 Introduction to Violence, Conflict and Peace Studies 2
5 Politics of Ecology and Environment in Developing Countries 2
6 Law Relating to Intellectual Property Rights 2
7 Understanding Feminisms 2
8 Greek Philosophy 2
9 Analysis of Current Events 2
10 Use of Signs and Symbols for Marketing and Branding 2
11 Introduction to Creator Economy 2
12 Art, Philosophy and Society 2
13 Cinema, Masculinity and Culture 2
14 Living with Climate Change 2
15 Introduction to Cultural Studies 2
16 Religion and Rebellion: Roots of resistance in the ground of Tradition 2
17 Introduction to Social Work 2
18 Creative Writing - Media, Advertising, Content, and Screenplay 2
19 Logic Development and Programming Concepts 2
20 Health and Wellness Management 2
21 Politics and the Media in India 2
22 Science as Muse: Intersections of Science and the Arts 2
23 Natyashastra: An Indian Perspective of Performing Art 2
24 Introduction to Theatre Making 2
25 The Illbeing – Disease, Health and Socio-politics 2
26 Film Appreciation 2
27 Post-Marxism seminar 2

Scholarships

Scholarships for Under-Graduate Students

Scholarship for Undergraduate Students for 2024 intake

CATEGORY All India
SCHOLARSHIPS 10.00% 20.00% 30.00% 40.00% 50.00% 60.00% 70.00% 80.00% 90.00%
12th Percentage (Any Central Board) 80.00-84.99 85.00-89.99 90.00-92.50 92.60-94.99 95 96 97 98 99
JEE Percentile 75-79.99 80 - 84.99 85 - 89.99 90 - 94.99 95-95.99 96-96.99 97-97.99 98-98.99 99-100
CUET Percentile 88 - 89.99 90-91.99 92-93.99 94-94.99 95-95.99 96-96.99 97-99.99 98-98.99 99-100

Note: Best 4 Core Subjects only (SUPW, Physical Education and Non Academic Subjects will not be considered)

SCHOLARSHIP FOR UTTARAKHAND DOMICILE

  • 25% on Tuition Fee

Note:
No two scholarships can be clubbed together, if any student eligible for two scholarships may choose the higher scholarship from the respective category.

Procedure

  1. Students registering for scholarship should apply on the prescribed form avaliable with the institute or on website at the time of interview before confirmation of admission. Students who do not apply before confirmation of admission wlil not be eligible for merit scholarship.
  2. Students should submit photocopies of all mark sheets and certificates required as above for entitling the scholarship.
  3. Upon your official confirmation of admission with the DBSG, you wlil receive a formal scholarship offer letter / confirmation.
  4. The scholarship wlil be disbursed semester wise.
  5. In case the result of the previous semester has not been declared tlil the last date of submission of fees for the next semester, the student may provisionally submit fees equivalent to the last semester fees but in case falis to get the required marks wlil have to submit the balance fees.
  6. Whlie applying for a scholarship and fliling in the percentage of class XII marks, applicants are required to consider the aggregate of Best 4 core subjects in their XII boards (SUPW, Physical Education and Non Academic Subjects wlil not be considered).

However the scholarship for 3rd semester onwards wlil be subject to:

  1. 75% attendance to be maintained in each subject individually in the preceding semester. Please note that Third Semester Scholarship depends on First semester performance and Fourth semester Scholarship on second semester.
  2. 70% marks in cumulative score in all subjects.
  3. Students shall not be involved in any disciplinary action of misconduct where a penalty or fine is imposed by the Proctorial board.
  4. Students shall take a good moral character certificate from the course coordinator every year and submit the same with the Registrar.
  5. Students should give an undertaking of being avaliable at all time during the course for any brand ambassador activities and also in case of events/goodwlil programmes.
  6. There should be no discontinuation in study. In case of transfer to any other institute, the scholarship given wlil have to be refunded prior to issue of College Leaving Certificate.
  7. Students need to send a thank you letter to the Board of Trustees for the Generous Scholarship every semester.
  8. In case any of the above criteria is not fulfliled the scholarship for the next semester wlil be withdrawn.

Disclaimer:

  • Notwithstanding anything under this Scholarship scheme, ESKAY EDUCATIONAL TRUST has sole discretion to edit, modify, change, update, continue or abandon the above-mentioned Scholarship going forward at any given point in time, without any prior written intimation. Management wlil be the final deciding authority for all scholarship decisions as stated in this specific disclaimer.
  • There is no concept of automatic renewal for next semester. The Sponsorship Committee shall decide every semester on a case-to-case basis, subject to the Scholarship Scheme if prevaliing at the relevant time.
  • There should be no discontinuation in study. In case of discontinuation / transfer to any other institute, the scholarship given wlil have to be refunded prior to issue of college leaving certificate.
  • Please note that this communication is without prejudice to any rights of ESKAY EDUCATIONAL TRUST and this communication should not be considered as a waiver of any rights of ESKAY EDUCATIONAL TRUST in the applicants’ favour.
Flexible Pathways to Honors Degrees

Eligibility

To pursue this program student must have

  1. 10+2 education completed in the Science, Humanities or Commerce from a recognized educational Board.
  2. A minimum aggregate score of 50% (45% for SC/ST/OBC candidates) at the 10+2 level.

How to Apply

In order to pursue this program, the students can talk to our counceller or use links below for further details:

Student Speak

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I am delighted to say that the faculties and the staff has helped me to achieve these dreams. Here, I not only had the chance to develop on my technical skills but also on other aspects such as Leadership & Management skills.

Saswati Pattjoshi

⁠I am very thankful to the department faculty and the placement cell that helped me achieve this while guiding me at every stage. My experience with the placement procedure was really great as I got to learn a lot. The placement cell is very well versed about each step.

Satyam Shekhar

⁠It is a great experience being at DBSGU. Our CDC department has helped a lot during the process of placement. They make sure that each student is well prepared for the interview.

Jyoti Nainwal

I am really thankful towards our college and placement cell, for supporting and providing us opportunities to learn interview skills, communication skills and guiding us in placements. The staff was supportive and informed us with enough notice regarding every placement drive.

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Student Education Immersion Program

Summer Abroad | Semester Abroad | One Year Abroad

Students can take on new academic challenges and enhance their learning experiences by taking advantage of the fascinating global opportunities that DBS Global University offers. Studying abroad provides students with the exceptional opportunity to immerse themselves in a foreign culture and form lifelong relationships with people from all over the world. While studying abroad, students gain new perspectives and face intellectual challenges that help them grow both academically and personally.

At DBS Global University, students will have the chance to join the Education Immersion Program. They can choose from a variety of study abroad options, including One Week, Two Week, One Month, Two Months, Six Months, and One Year programs at over 20+ partner universities and institutions worldwide.

For more details, please contact the Office of the Director of International Affairs at [email protected]

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Placements Enjoy Everyday while
Ensuring Great Career

At DGU each student gets the opportunity to appear for more than 250+ companies each year and each student is able to get the optimum placement deserved. The maximum take home salary has been Rs. 20.5 Lakhs & CTC 23.5 Lakhs. Based on the intensity of training and exposure involved in the management program chosen by students at DBSGU, they are offered positions ranging from Mid-level Manager, Functional Expert, Consultant (Entry Level), Entry Level Managerial and Domain Trained positions.

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