Communication and Media Studies, BA

Faculty: Humanities

Academic discipline: Humanities

Qualification: Expert in Communication

 

Starting date: September

Language requirements: English language proficiency (TOEFL 513 /IELTS 5.5/oral examination)

Academic requirements: high school certificate; English Placement Test + Oral Entrance Exam (details)

 

Duration: 6 semesters
ECTS credits: 180

 

Tuition fee: 6,000 USD/year

Other fees: application fee 150 USD, entrance procedure fee 350 USD

 

The aim of the program is to provide a multilayered outline of the main theoretical frameworks and the current analytical methods of communication and media studies. The introductory courses give insights into the social scientific contexts of our area, then into the autonomous logic and various aspects of communication and media studies. The curriculum provides a separate track of courses (“specialization”) focusing on journalism. Overall, the program is intended to develop the students’ awareness in media usage, content creation and official communicative acts. The students will also acquire the basic problem-solving and communication skills which are essential in any workplace setting for understanding the contemporary complexities of organizational life and also for operating effectively in teamwork.

 

Lecture, seminar: 52%

Practice: 48%

 

Year	Main subjects
1	Communication Theory, Media Theory, Media Culture Course, Popular Music Scene, Film Industry, Script Writing, Transmediality, Media Industry Course, Internet from Social Science Perspective, Media Politics, Media Law and Media Ethics, Media Economics
2	Introduction to Media Studies, The Analysis of Media Texts, Media Lab, Presentation Techniques, Writing Practice, Protocol, Strategic Communication, Methods of Communication Training, Marketing, Business Innovation
3	Press and Media Relations, Genres of the Press, Editing and Analyzing News in the Press, Press Photo, Radio Studio Training, Television Studio Training, Advocacy and Journalism, Report, Creative Writing, Opinion Journalism Genres

 

Internship, practice: Communication and Media Studies program includes a 120-hour long compulsory internship program in the 5th semester. The aim of this training is to provide opportunity for the students to apply the knowledge and practice the skills acquired during the program in editorial or corporate settings.

Extended program descriptions can be found here. 

Career prospects: An expert in communication may find employment as a journalist or broadcaster in media corporations (online, television, radio, print), or establish an entrepreneurial career in audiovisual content creation (photo, video, podcast). The expert in communication can also work as an employee or an external advisor of companies and organizations, who is responsible for public relations activities, media relations and social media management.