Journalism (English taught)

This internationally oriented programme trains students from diverse parts of the world to become journalists with in-depth academic knowledge in the field of Journalism Studies. The intensive training by experienced journalists offers a solid foundation in the skills that are needed to succeed in the global journalism of today. Theoretical Journalism Studies courses encourage 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 digitalization interrelate, while learning how to apply appropriate research methods and theories. 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 the student 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 do an internship with a news organization.

Instruction modes

literature study, oral presentation, internship, research, research project, research proposal, tutorial, lecture, group assignment, portfolio, group discussion, individual assignment, practicum, self study, seminar

Accreditation: NVAO, NVAO

Erasmus Mundus program: This is an Erasmus Mundus program.

Admission requirements

For Dutch students a package of 30 ECTS credits of courses in the minor of Media and Journalism (University of Groningen) is required, or a similar package from another university.

Other requirements

1. aanvullend vak For Dutch students a package of 30 ECTS credits of courses in the minor of Media and Journalism (University of Groningen) is required, or a similar package from another university.
2. ingangstoets The admissions test includes two parts: writing a (short) essay on a specific topic in Journalism Studies, and a personal selection of the top 5 international/local news items and why they are important. The admission test will be sent to the student via email and needs to be returned within a week to the programme coordinator. You will receive the test as soon as your diploma has been positively validated. An interview might follow.
3. taaltoets cijfer Minimum language requirements for all students: *TOEFL iBT 97 (with a minimum of 24 on writing skills) * IELTS 7 (with a minimum of 6.5 on all items). * ERK level C1. The only exemption is if the student's native tongue is English.
4. vooropleiding (ISPAC: vereiste vooropleiding) You may apply for the Master's track in Journalism with any university bachelor. In order to apply for the Master's track in Journalism go to: http://www.rug.nl/education/international-students/application-procedure/