Journalism and Media Studies (Major) Anglo-American University (AAU), Prague

Overview

The Journalism and Media Studies programme from Anglo-American University (AAU), Prague is delivered by a faculty of academics and professionals from many countries. Students can expect to gain a solid background in politics, ethics and media culture.  

The curriculum offers a balanced mix of courses in journalism and media studies: reporting, media theory, digital media, visual journalism, film, and marketing, which is complemented by foundation courses in history, politics, sociology and psychology.

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the B.A. in Journalism & Communications 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, and persistently pursue their own professional development

Career Prospects

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 or Diplomacy
• Humanitarian Government and Nonprofit Organizations
• Education
• Social research
• Publishing