Journalism, Media and Globalisation

In the course of your studies, you will learn to combine academic, theoretical knowledge with journalistic skills.

You learn how to analyse, interpret and generate knowledge about the global changes that increasingly challenge traditional boundaries.

The first year takes place in Denmark where you will study the following subjects:

• Reporting Global Change
• The Transformation of the State
• Globalisation, Culture and the Roles of the Media
• Social Science Methods for journalists
• Researching Journalism
• Analytical Journalism

The second year takes place at a university in Europe where you specialise in one of the following subjects:

• Media and Politics (University of Amsterdam, Holland)
• Business and Finance Journalism (City University London, England)
• Comparative and Transcultural Approaches (University of Hamburg, Germany)
• War and Conflict (University of Swansea, Wales)

Teaching varies between lectures and classroom instruction. In addition, there is often project work together with other students. Students are encouraged to participate in class discussions.

Read more about Danish teaching methods on www.studyindenmark.dk.

If you choose to complete the master's degree programme, you will graduate with the academic title of Master of Arts (MA).

To be admitted to an MA programme, you must have a bachelor's degree in a relevant subject.

In addition, documentation may be required verifying your proficiency in English is at a specified level.

Contact the educational institution you wish to apply to for detailed information on entry requirements and required English proficiency levels. Apply directly at the university.

The application deadline for MA programmes varies according to the educational institution. Contact the individual institution for further information regarding its application deadline and forms.

Exchange students should contact their home institution for information on application procedures and deadlines.

Tuition

See the website for information on fees.

Students within an exchange programme are not required to pay tuition.

Contact the individual institution for more specific information.

Semester Start

An academic year is made up of two semesters, which begin around September 1st and February 1st.

You can study Journalism, Media and Globalisation in Aarhus and in Amsterdam, Hamborg, London or Wales.

Aarhus University

At the University of Aarhus, Journalism, Media and Globalisation can be studied as a 2-year Erasmus Mundus MA programme (120 ECTS).

You also have the possibility of taking single courses or subjects within the programme.

Read more about the programme at mundusjournalism.com.

The programme is graded at level 7 in the Danish Qualification Framework for Lifelong Learning. The Qualification Framework contains levels 1-8 and defines the expected learning outcome of an education programme. Read more about Qualification Framework for Higher Education.

You can find information on practical issues related to your study visit in Denmark with Danish Agency for International Education, using either of the following links:

www.studyindenmark.dk

www.iu.dk