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The course is designed to foster advanced research and scholarship in the dynamic and rapidly evolving field of visual media. With a multidisciplinary approach, this program equips scholars to attain the theoretical knowledge, methodological skills, and practical expertise necessary to explore and critically analyze the intersections of visual media, journalism, and communication. Our distinguished faculty members provide mentorship and guidance as scholars delve into specialized areas such as visual storytelling, media ethics, digital media production, and audience studies. Through rigorous coursework, seminars, conferences, workshops, and hands-on research sessions, scholars develop a deep understanding of theoretical frameworks and empirical methodologies relevant to their research interests. Department’s state-of-the-art facilities and collaborative research environment offer ample opportunities for scholars to engage in cutting-edge research, publish in top-tier journals, and contribute to the advancement of knowledge in the field. Graduates of this program emerge as scholarly leaders equipped to address complex challenges and make significant contributions to academia, industry, and society at large in the ever-evolving landscape of visual media and communication.

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Admission
 

Doctoral programs at Amrita Vishwa Vidyapeetham are designed to develop outstanding educational researchers with a wide range of research skills as well as in-depth knowledge and practical understanding and expertise in their chosen field of educational research.

Eligibility

Eligibility

Kochi

Candidates must hold a master’s degree in the related discipline from a recognized university or institution.

Important Note

Admissions 2026 Open – Apply on or Before August 15, 2026 (Admissions Open Only for Engineering, Computing, Management, AI and Agriculture)

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    Faculty for Guideship

    Kochi
    Dr. S. Dinesh Babu
    Dr. S. Dinesh Babu
    Assistant Professor (Sr. Gd.)
    Research Guide

    Dr. Karthika C.
    Dr. Karthika C.
    Assistant Professor

    Dr. Harikrishnan D.
    Dr. Harikrishnan D.
    Assistant Professor (Sr. Gd.)

    Dr. N. V. Sreedharan
    Dr. N. V. Sreedharan
    Professor
    Research Guide

    Dr. P. Ravindranath
    Dr. P. Ravindranath
    Professor
    Research Guide

    Research Areas

    Kochi

    Mass Communication and Journalism

    Animation Studies

    Environmental and Health Communication

    New Media

    Development Communication

    Visual Media

    Indian Aesthetics

    Photography

    Visual Arts

    Media Effects

    Audience Behaviour

    Gender Studies

    Media Ethics and Laws

    Cinematography

    Ethino Media Studies

    Film Studies

    Scholarship and Other Benefits

    Minimum 35k monthly scholarship, growing upto 55k per month.
    Up to ₹10 Lakhs research infrastructure support
    Up to ₹6 Lakhs publication support
    International conference and research travel funding
    Global collaborative research opportunities
    Patent and intellectual property support
    Startup incubation and entrepreneurship mentoring
    Additional tuition fee waiver for eligible women scholars

    *Applicable Programs.

    Why Amrita

    The top reasons to choose Amrita for your career

    2nd

    In India

    37

    In the World

    601-800th

    World University Rankings 2020

    141

    BRICS

    8th

    India University Rankings 2025

    Overall Rankings 2025

    Overall Rankings 2025
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    8th Ranked
    University in India
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    Amrita Ranked No.2 in India and 37th in the World
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    Topmost
    ‘A++’ Grade

    Contact Us

    Ph.D. Coordinator (Kochi)

    Dr. S. Dinesh Babu
    Assistant Professor (Sr. Gr.) and Vice Chairperson
    Department of Visual Media and Communication

    E Mail ID: dineshbabu@kh.amrita.edu

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