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More information about the Journalism and Mass Communications Discipline

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.

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