Thomas More University of Applied Sciences
Bachelor in International Journalism
Mechelen, Belgium
Bachelor's degree
DURATION
3 years
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: The Bachelor in International Journalism at Thomas More trains journalists for international newsrooms. All courses are taught in English and you’ll work in an English-speaking newsroom with students from different cultures. The programme focuses on hands-on learning: finding and producing news across radio, TV, print and online and voicing underrepresented people.
Career Outcomes: Work as a reporter, editor, TV journalist, radio newsreader or news correspondent. Graduates move into multimedia reporting, investigative journalism, digital content or communications. International students can apply for a Search Year residence permit to extend stay in Belgium for up to 12 months to find work.
Catering to students aspiring to study journalism in a diverse and international context, the Bachelor in International Journalism program is meticulously designed with a distinct emphasis on hands-on learning experiences.
We train the international journalists of the future
- The program aims at students who want to study journalism in an international and diverse context, with a clear focus on learning by doing.
- All the courses within the program are taught in English.
- Students are working in an English-speaking newsroom environment, with students from different cultures and backgrounds.
- You'll discover how to find and make news.
- You’ll learn how to give a voice to people who are underrepresented in our mainstream media.
- The program prepares you for a job as a journalist, editor, or reporter in radio, TV, print, or online media.
Structure
First year
You learn the ‘journalism basics’: researching, writing, interviewing, taking photos, and making audiovisual footage, with a focus on news. You produce your first journalistic output: video news stories, a radio newscast, your own newspaper, and a news blog. You will gain insight into the world we are living in: you’ll take classes in media, sociology, ethics, politics, economics, and culture.
Second year
You specialize in one medium: Text, Video, or Audio. You are part of a newsroom with students from different backgrounds and nationalities and produce magazines, radio programs, or TV shows together. There are elective courses to develop your own profile. If you want, you can take editorial classes in Dutch.
Third year
You learn how to work in a newsroom environment with sharp deadlines and intensive projects. You produce a Final Work that consists of a portfolio of journalistic articles and reports or one in-depth story you work on during 6 weeks within the framework of our in-school newsroom. You also have an internship of 10 weeks at the editorial office or newsroom of a media company.
Courses
Visit the program webpage to learn more.
In practice
Your internship in the third year will take place in an international environment. You can choose between interesting opportunities at international media companies in Brussels, or going further afield and doing your internship in other countries, not only in Europe but also in North or South America, Asia, or Africa.
Personal Coaching
We think personal coaching is very important, so there’s a close dialogue between teachers and students. You get direct feedback on your work and you’re developing a professional attitude.
Within the practical courses and projects, you work in small groups. Teamwork is an essential part of the study method.
The job of your life
- A reporter for a news media outlet
- Editor for a print or online magazine
- TV journalist
- Radio newsreader
- News correspondent
Additional Studies
- International Communication and Media (in 1 year)
- International Media and Entertainment Business (in 1 year)
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!