Journalism and Media Studies: Journalism
The B.A. in Journalism and Media Studies: Journalism is a modern, interdisciplinary degree combining journalism courses with media studies, film studies, marketing, and public relations. Graduates earn a globally recognized degree, accredited in the US and EU, in just three years.
| Accreditation | WASC + MSMT |
|---|---|
| Degree | Bachelor of Arts |
| Duration | 3 years |
| Location | Prague, CZ |
| Tuition EU | 35 856 USD |
| Tuition NON-EU | 41 256 USD |
| Intake | Fall / Spring |
| Deadline | Rolling Admission |
Note: This amount represents the total cost for the full degree.
Program Highlights
- 3 Year Degree Program
- US and EU Accredited Degree
- Accumulate 90 US/180 ECTS credits over the course
- Recognized by top universities in the US and Europe accredited by WASC
Admission Requirements
About the Program
What is AAU’s Journalism Concentration?
The Journalism concentration within AAU’s Journalism and Media Studies program prepares students for journalism careers through practical training in today’s media environment. writing, public speaking, and digital storytelling, students strengthen interpersonal and intercultural communication, learn to work with human sources, and develop strong reporting and narrative skills.
Karina Verigina, Journalism & Media, StudentFully supported by the faculty, Journalism students are encouraged to analyse difficult concepts, do their own original research and start new projects. The Lennon Wall Student magazine is just another proof of that: as challenging as running a publication can be, nothing compares to the unique, hands-on experience that students get planning the annual budget, coming up with the editorial plan (and trying to follow it) and creating a magazine layout.
This concentration covers the general journalistic discipline. Journalism concentration focuses on developing journalistic writing skills, photo and video reporting, radio, and broadcasting. Students learn to report news as well as to work in specific genres such as travel writing, documentary photography, cultural journalism, and more.
Study Journalism and Media Studies in the Heart of Europe
Prague was at the crossroads of a divided Europe during the Cold War, and now the city has become an open and welcoming cosmopolitan capital in New Europe for all nationalities with a number of domestic (English or Czech) and international media organizations based here. AAU’s student body includes students from many countries across Europe, Euroasia, the Americas, the Middle East, etc. with an equally diverse faculty with various areas of substantial expertise.
Beyond the classroom students can create and host internet radio programs on Soundbricks, contribute to the bi-annual student magazine Lennon Wall, or join any number of the student clubs concerned with environmental and other social issues. The Career Center also regularly invites media professionals to meet our students helping to ensure numerous internship opportunities in the Czech Republic or abroad.
By taking advantage of these opportunities students can finish the degree in Journalism & Media Studies having gained a solid background combining academic rigor and practical experience, and an appropriate internship in a desired field for the future.
Program Structure
How Does the B.A. in Journalism and Media Studies: Journalism Work?
Complete a three-year bachelor’s degree in journalism and media studies while earning qualifications recognized in both the United States and the Czech Republic. To graduate, students must accumulate 90 US credits (180 ECTS credits) by completing at least 30 courses including an internship and a thesis.
Below, you can find the study plan for the B.A. in Journalism and Media Studies: Journalism as well as a list of courses available to choose from.
Study Modules
At AAU, each student receives individualized guidance and support in academic planning. Students are assigned an advisor within their school of study who helps them select courses, explore study abroad opportunities, understand transfer credits, and navigate graduation requirements. Working closely with an advisor helps students stay on track and move through their studies with confidence.
Having passed all the required and elective courses, students complete their studies by taking the graduation examination which includes a state exam covering the contents of the major module, a state exam covering the concentration module, and a thesis defense.
For more information on the modular structure and the study program, please contact our admissions team at admissions@aauni.edu.
Learning Outcomes
What Skills Will You Gain From the B.A. in Journalism and Media Studies: Journalism?
Graduates of the B.A. in Journalism and Media Studies: Journalism can expect to:
- Have theoretical, methodological and conceptual knowledge of the field of journalism and communications, complemented by interdisciplinary knowledge of political, economic, social and humanities disciplines.
- Have the following capabilities and skills:
- seek out, evaluate the reliability of, and work with information,
- work in traditional and new digital media in an online work environment,
- master the fundamentals of economic, cultural and investigative reporting,
- public speaking and moderating,
- intercultural communication.
- Possess the following competencies:
- work independently and in teams, including international teams,
- coordinate team activities to achieve set goals,
- communicate findings, problems and solutions to the domestic and international public in English in both written and verbal form,
- persistently pursue their own professional development.
Career Prospects
What Careers Can You Pursue With a Journalism Concentration?
AAU graduates thrive in multinational environments and are able to communicate professionally in English to international audiences. As a graduate of this degree program you will be well-equipped to continue your studies or pursue a global career in areas such as:
- Various forms of print and web media
- Cultural Management
- Reporting
- Diplomacy
- Humanitarian Government and Nonprofit Organizations
- Education
- Social research
- Publishing
Internships
How Do Internship Experiences Prepare You for Success?
Internships are a required part of the program. Students can complete their internship at companies such as Prague Morning, , , , , , , , , , , , .
Internship positions have included:
- News Intern
- Social Media Organizer
- Assistant Photographer
- Media and Marketing Intern
- Content Creator
- Production Assistant
- Content Development Assistant
- Junior Brand Manager
- Communications Specialist
Qualification Awarded
Is the B.A. in Journalism and Media Studies: Journalism Degree Recognized Internationally?
The Bachelor’s degree awarded is concurrently recognized as a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in the United States, per AAU’s accreditation by the WASC Senior College and University Commission, and as a Bakalář (Bc.) in the Czech Republic, per AAU’s accreditation by the National Accreditation Bureau for Higher Education (NABHE). Graduates may select whether to use the U.S. post-nominal or the Czech pre-nominal title.
Financial Aid and Scholarships
We provide a wide range of scholarships, tuition discounts, and financial aid options to help make quality education more accessible. To learn more please visit our dedicated Financial Aid and Scholarships page.
Additional information
- Learn more about tuition & payment.
- Learn more about undergraduate admission requirements.
- Explore our FAQ section.
- Should you have any further questions please email us at admissions@aauni.edu.
See what our students have to say
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AAU made me so much more curious about the world and much bolder in experiencing that curiosity. Studying Journalism and Media Studies in Prague allowed me to experience so much more of the world than I could have ever imagined, while becoming independent by learning to provide for myself.
Genevieve Smith
Journalism and Media Studies, United States -
Studying Journalism and Media Studies at AAU helped me become more independent and less subjective in my worldview. I’ll always remember getting a ‘great job’ from a professor after putting in honest effort, and the Czech sociocultural space and history enriched my entire academic experience.
Iris Kreegi
Journalism and Media Studies, Estonia
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