Journalism (Bachelor)
See study programmeThe Bachelor’s degree in Journalism is a three year vocationally-oriented education. After completing the education, students will be able to work as editorial journalists or as independent freelancers. The aim is to educate knowledgeable, critical and creative journalists, who possess a conscious attitude regarding the media’s tasks and role in society. Students will acquire broad media expertise so that as future professionals they can relate to a changing working life, with constantly new opportunities and requirements.
The programme of study emphasises that journalistic knowledge will be developed in parallel with professional awareness and practical skills in the subject. Therefore, journalistic exercises are linked with theoretical teaching, supervision and systematic reflection. Students get to practice all parts of the journalistic work process, from the development of ideas and research to publication. Parts of the teaching will include all students on the programme, other parts will involve smaller groups. The groups also act as arenas for reading, workshops and reflection.
A skilled journalist must be able to communicate in an appropriate manner using texts, images and audio. Throughout the programme of study, students will work systematically to develop their own use of language that is adapted to different genres, modes of publication and target groups.
The programme of study provides students with the opportunity to study abroad during the 4th or 5th semester. The faculty has collaboration agreements with foreign universities and can assist with contacts and planning the study period.
In order to take part in an exchange, students must have passed a minimum of 60 credits. Before taking part in an international study period, students must apply to have it approved as part of their bachelor’s degree in journalism.
Students must expect the following study expenses, excluding semester fees:
- Course literature
- Equipment: laptop, digital still camera and smartphone in order to produce text and the recording/editing of images, audio and video.
- Period of practice placement (6th semester): Students must cover their own travel and accommodation costs associated with editorial practice placements. Practice placement students are entitled to a salary during the placement period according to the applicable agreement between the working parties.
The programme of study is annually evaluated by students through course surveys and by the programme coordinator. The evaluations are part of the university’s quality assurance system.
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