Department of Communication and Journalism - University of Kerala was established in 1976, under the headship of Prof. Maxwell Fernandez to impart professional education in the field of Journalism and Mass Communication.

In the first batch, the department admitted 25 students based on an entrance test. From the very first year of its inception, the department had all the basic facilities to impart a meaningful training in mass communication.

The department offers a two year Masters Degree programme in Communication and Journalism. The department also offers a Ph.D. programme in Journalism. The majority of students who have passed out of this department are working with reputed media organizations in the country and abroad. was established in 1976, under the headship of Prof. Maxwell Fernandez to impart professional education in the field of Journalism and Mass Communication.