Master of Science in Communication Studies

Journalism and Media in Europe

Programme of 60 ECTSOne-year full-time programmeThe campus is located in Etterbeek (Brussels - Belgium)The language of instruction is EnglishInternship: 12 ECTS optional - in selected institutions and companies related to the subject area

This master offers...

• high-level education in the field of

journalism and media

• an integrated programme and

interdisciplinary approach to journalism and

media in Europe

• teaching in small groups, using interactive

methods that stimulate individual

participation

• excellent guidance in writing your master

thesis

• the possibility of writing your thesis in

English, Dutch, French or German (the last

three only on approval)

• close collaboration with researchers from

the centre for Studies on Media, Information

and Telecommunication (SMIT), the centre

for Studies on Media and Culture (Cemeso),

and the Brussels Platform for Journalism

(BPJ)

• organised visits to the European

Commission, European Parliament,

Committee of the Regions and NATO in

Brussels

You...

• are fascinated by journalism and media

• would like to get insight into contemporary

developments in journalism

• would like to learn about the political and

ideological dimensions of journalism and

media

• would like to understand how journalism

functions as a business

• would like to understand the diversity of

media systems and journalism traditions in

Europe

• are interested in the European integration

process and its relation to journalism and

media

• would like to meet with representatives of

European institutions and companies

working in journalism, media and

communication

• would like to study in the heart of Europe

Jobs...

• This master provides you with subject

knowledge and analytical skills that will

offer you multiple opportunities on the job

market.

Possible employers are:

• Journalism, media and communication

companies

• European and national institutions working

in the field of journalism and media

• Lobby organisations and NGO's

• Think tanks

Possible jobs are:

• Journalist or media professional

• Communication officer or strategist at an

international institution, private company,

lobby organisation or NGO

• Researcher at a university or think tank

Master of Science in Communication Studies - Journalism and Media in Europe

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ProgrammeThis daytime programme consists of two semesters and can be completed in one academic year. Alternatively

it can be completed in one and half or two years. It comprises compulsory courses including a master's thesis

(48 ECTS), and two optional courses or an internship (12 ECTS).

Compulsory Courses (48 ECTS)

Advanced Methods for Journalism Research

Advanced Theoretical Debates: Journalism, Politics and Ideology

Brussels talking: Lecture Series on Europe, Media and Society

Current Case Studies in Journalism

The Political Economy of Journalism in the EU

Master's Thesis in Communication Studies

Optional Courses (12 ECTS)

Traineeship in Communication Studies

Journalism Practice in Europe

Media, Public Spheres and Public Opinions in Europe

Policy Advocacy and Media in the EU

Challenges and Mutations of Journalism (course at the Université Libre de Bruxelles - in English)

Admission criteriaDirect admission

Direct admission is granted if you are holder of a Flemish Bachelor's degree in Communication Studies.

Application based admission

An Admission Committee will evaluate your application on an individual basis. The Committee can

decide to oblige you to complete an individual preparatory programme of up to 24 ECTS for students with an

Academic BA in the Human and Social Sciences or up to 30 ECTS for students with an

Academic BA in another discipline. This preparatory programme can be combined with the Master's

programme.

Language Requirements

Proficiency in spoken and written English is essential. More information on language requirements at

www.vub.ac.be/english/infofor/prospectivestudents/languagetest.html#english

www.vub.ac.be/communicationstudiesContact: master.journ.media.europe@vub.ac.be

Faculty website: www.vub.ac.be/ES

Vrije Universiteit Brussel

Faculty of Economic and Social Sciences

& Solvay Business School

Pleinlaan 2

B-1050 Brussels

Belgium