Journalism and mass communication are two interrelated disciplines that form together a field of study of high attractiveness for prospective students. Journalism is defined as the investigation and reporting of events and developments to a wide audience. Dating back to the 17th century, the journalist as profession is now associated with news media such as newspapers, magazines, television and online websites. The journalist acts as a mediator of information between source and broad audience. Organised in different genres: Investigative Journalism, Tabloid Journalism, Broadcast Journalism or Advocacy Journalism, this profession is pressured by upholding high ethical standards.
Mass communication focuses on disseminating the information and studies, the manner and effects of this diffusion, such as persuasion or manipulation. Public relations and advertising are practical skills that are thought in Journalism and mass communication studies and with the increased role of the Internet also digital communication gains importance within this field of studies.
If you choose an education in IT, communication and new media, you will obtain a very attractive profile including competences highly in demand by employers. You will have the opportunity to work with advanced information and communications technologies enabling new applications based on Internet, mobile and broadcast (radio & TV) platforms.
The Department of Cinema and Television looks to train media professionals, who are able to respond to the needs of media and film companies with their practical and intellectual skills. The department believes that learning can best be achieved through a coherent structure of course work, delivered in combination with observation and practical work.
Are you interested in visualisation and concept development, communication and strategy as well as interaction development? Then you should consider the Multimedia Design and Communication programme! The programme is also a good starting point if you see yourself as an entrepreneur starting your own business.
As a multimedia design student you will learn to design, plan and implement the presentation of information and messages with the help of the latest multimedia tools. Your future work may range from consultant and specialist assignments to managing major projects.
The programme is one of the official Danish short-cycle higher education programmes, dealing with digital media and communication. The study is certified by the Ministry of Education and is a two-year programme, consisting of 4 semesters, which contain communication and marketing, business, interaction development and live pictures.
Explore the world of media and its political, economic, and cultural impact. Pursue opportunities for international exchange, and go on to advanced studies or a top-flight career in communications.
You may study this programme in either Aalborg University in Aalborg, Copenhagen or Esbjerg. If you are interested in the technology behind state-of-the-art movies, music, art and entertainment, and you want to learn how to use and develop this technology yourself, Medialogy is the education for you!
Are you interested in music and entertainment productions? Do you know the actual trends in media and entertainment? Are you commercially and organizationally talented? Do you like working in a team? Then subscribe for the International Media and Entertainment Management programme.
What are the success factors of Beyoncé's CD or the film 'Avatar'? Why are some media products capable of holding the world spellbound for weeks on end? And why do other media products not catch on?
Our programme is new. This means that the programme includes the latest insights and developments in the field. As of day one, you’ll be involved in the practical side of the profession, and you’ll be given all sorts of concrete assignments. These are often explained by people from business. We work together closely and regularly with external clients and many of our lecturers are themselves from business.
The Media Communications BA at Webster Leiden is focused on enabling you to create exciting and innovative projects across a wide range of media, as well as teaching basic critical approaches to contemporary media issues. The exceptionally high staff to student ratio creates a supportive environment for you to develop the key strategies and skills needed to succeed in today's complex media industries.
Are you ambitious and internationally oriented? Is studying in English a challenge you definitely want to take? International Communication & Media aims to prepare you successfully for a wide range of professions in the fields of PR, Marketing Communication, communications, event management, publishing and media planning.