MA Journalism

MA Journalism

Are you passionate about news and do you want to report and analyze current affairs? Do you want to know why journalism is transforming so quickly nowadays?

This internationally oriented program trains students from diverse parts of the world to become journalists, with in-depth academic knowledge in the field of Journalism Studies presented by journalism researchers and intensive training by experienced journalists, offering a solid foundation in the skills that are needed to succeed in journalism today.

Theoretical Journalism Studies courses enable students to reflect on the nature of journalism as a profession and stimulate critical thinking about the future of news reporting. You will study how journalism culture and developments in globalization, citizenship, politics and digital journalism interrelate, while learning how to apply appropriate research methods and theories in empirical academic research focused on understanding the field of journalism.

The English-taught Master's track in Journalism takes a year and a half and has a study load of 90 ECTS. In the first two semesters, students will take academic courses and practice journalism skills. During the third and last semester students work on their master's thesis. They also take a second research seminar or complete an internship with a news organization.

Year 1

• Journalism Skills I
• Journalism Studies 1: Theory
• Journalism Skills II
• Journalism Skills III
• Journalism Studies 2: Methodology
• Theoretical Specialization: Global Journalism
• Theoretical Specialization: Journalism and Political Culture
• Business and Ethics
• Journalism Skills IV
• Journalism Skills V
• Research Seminar I
• Research Seminar II
• Research Seminar III

Year 2

• Ma Journalism Thesis Plus
• Master's Thesis Journalism
• Master's Work Placement Journalism
• Master's Thesis Journalism: Preparation

Credits: 90 ECTS

MA in Media Studies

After graduation you can pursue a career in journalism. You can work as a reporter or an editor in a newsroom, using different kinds of media, such as print, radio, television and online. In addition, you can become a media or journalism researcher at a university or with a private research institute. Positions in public relations or communication are also possibilities.

The English-taught Master's track offers an excellent preparation for the job market. Most alumni work in journalism, self-employed or on a contract with a news organization. Others work in communication and public relations, mostly for non-profit or (semi) government organizations. Jobs in policy development and management, education and academic research are quite common as well.

Job examples

• Reporter
• Editor
• Academic researcher
• Journalist
• PR professional
• Policy advisor