Thomas More University of Applied Sciences
Bachelor in International Communication and Media Short Program
Mechelen, Belgium
Bachelor's degree
DURATION
1 year
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
TUITION FEES
EUR 1,157 / per year **
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* for non-EEA| no deadline for EEA
** for EEA students | 9,000€ for non-EEA students
Key Summary
About: Thomas More’s Bachelor in International Communication and Media Short Programme is for graduates with a degree in marketing, communication, or journalism. The one-year English-taught curriculum has two tracks: Branding & Activation and Public & Corporate Affairs. You’ll take classes, media skills workshops, and pitches in SCRUM teams. An internship develops professional communication skills and job focus.
Career Outcomes: Graduates can apply for Search Year and extend their stay in Belgium for up to 12 months to find work; Thomas More supports applications. Likely entry-level roles include international communication manager, brand manager, PR specialist, plus media strategy or agency roles.
Unlock the path to becoming an international communication manager with our exciting announcement: Bachelor in International Communication and Media Short Programme. If you hold a bachelor's or master's degree in marketing, communication, or journalism, we have great news for you. This program is tailored to elevate your skills and launch your career in the dynamic field of international communication.
Enroll for our new one-year program in International Communication and Media and graduate as a full-blown international communication expert.
You can specialize in one of the two tracks:
- Branding & Activation
- Public & Corporate Affairs
Each track offers a combination of expert classes, media skills, and real-world pitches in SCRUM teams. During your internship, you develop your professional communication skills and acquire job focus.
All courses are taught in English. Come join students from all over the world and enroll today.
Your schedule
During this one-year program, you develop, implement, and evaluate creative and effective communication strategies. You will do so in heterogeneous, multidisciplinary, and international teams.
The first semester consists of 13-course weeks, including a pitch for an international client. You will attend lectures, labs, training sessions, and workshops. All of these are taught by professionals, and each of them is an authority in their field.
In the second semester, you will complete an (international) internship in an international organization or agency abroad or in Belgium.
Courses
Visit the program webpage
Practice makes perfect
In this short program, you will take all of the courses in English, together with a group of international students.
You will be taught by faculty staff as well as by international professionals. This is an excellent opportunity to expand your international network.
Internship
During your internship, you acquire a detailed understanding of the communication specialist’s profession. You get to prove your communication skills in a challenging, real-life context. We offer a wide variety of internship positions, both in Belgium and across the globe, so you can jump-start your international career.
Working in Belgium
Search Year
International students can apply for a new residence permit status upon graduation and extend their stay in Belgium for up to 12 months to find work! Eager to launch your career in Belgium after your studies? No worries! We’re here to help you navigate the Search Year application process. Check also our program webpage for more insights!