International Journalism, Bachelor | Thomas More | Mechelen, Belgium
36 months
Duration
9000 EUR/year
1116 EUR/year
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About

The International Journalism programme from Thomas More aims at students who want to study journalism in an international and diverse context, with a clear focus on learning by doing. 

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Overview

What to expect?

  • -Experience a week full of information and inspiration
  • -Connect with our teachers & current students
  • -Chat about all practicalities like admissions, student life

We train the international journalists of the future

  • All the courses within the programme 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.

After Graduation 

  • Reporter for a news media outlet 
    • Editor for a print or online magazine 
    • TV journalist
    • Radio newsreader
    • News correspondent

    Programme Structure

    • First year 
    • You learn the ‘journalism basics’: researching, writing, interviewing, taking photos, making audiovisual footage,… with a focus on news. You produce your first journalistic output: video news stories, a radio newscast, your own newspaper and news blog.
    • 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 programmes or TV shows together. 
    • Third year
    • You learn how to work in a newsroom environment with sharp deadlines and intensive projects. You produce a Final Work which 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. 

    Key information

    Duration

    • Full-time
      • 36 months

    Start dates & application deadlines

    More details

    There are no deadlines for EEA students.

    Language

    English
    TOEFL admission requirements TOEFL® IBT
    79

    Credits

    180 ECTS

    Delivered

    On Campus

    What students do after studying

    Academic requirements

    We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

    English requirements

    TOEFL admission requirements TOEFL® IBT
    79

    Student insurance

    Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

    • Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
    • Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
    • Liability
    • Home contents and baggage
    • Accidents
    • Legal aid

    We partnered with Aon to provide you with the best affordable student insurance, for a carefree experience away from home.

    Get your student insurance now

    Starting from €0.53/day, free cancellation any time.

    Remember, countries and universities may have specific insurance requirements. To learn more about how student insurance work at Thomas More and/or in Belgium, please visit Student Insurance Portal.

    Other requirements

    General requirements

    • You will need to prove that you meet the conditions to start an equivalent course programme in higher education in the country where you obtained your diploma. Please note that candidates with a diploma obtained in a non-EEA member state may be set additional requirements.  If this is the case our admission services will contact you.
    • English Language Certificate (B2)
    • Passport/ID card or residence permit

    Tuition Fee

    To always see correct tuition fees
    • International

      9000 EUR/year
      Tuition Fee
      Based on the tuition of 9000 EUR per year during 36 months.
    • EU/EEA

      1116 EUR/year
      Tuition Fee
      Based on the tuition of 1116 EUR per year during 36 months.

    Living costs for Mechelen

    700 - 1210 EUR /month
    Living costs

    The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

    Funding

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    Scholarships Information

    Below you will find Bachelor's scholarship opportunities for International Journalism.

    Available Scholarships

    You are eligible to apply for these scholarships but a selection process will still be applied by the provider.

    Independent provider
    Grant
    Various benefits
    Deadline
    Not specified
    DFL Scholarship Program
    Need-based

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    Daughters for Life Foundation
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    1000 USD
    Deadline
    31 Dec 2024
    The Smooth Movers Scholarships
    Merit-based

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    The Smooth Movers
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    3000 EUR
    Deadline
    22 Apr 2025
    DashTickets Foundation Scholarship Opportunity for Undergraduate Students
    Merit-based

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    DashTickets Foundation
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    1000000 INR
    Deadline
    Anytime
    Education Future International Scholarship
    Merit-based

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    Education Future
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    3500 USD
    Deadline
    15 Nov 2024
    ACES Scholarships
    Merit-based Need-based

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    ACES Education Fund
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    1000 USD
    Deadline
    30 Nov 2024
    ServiceScape Scholarship
    Merit-based Need-based

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    ServiceScape
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    1000 USD
    Deadline
    30 Nov 2024
    The Smooth Movers Scholarship
    Merit-based Need-based

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    The Smooth Movers
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    40000 USD
    Deadline
    25 Mar 2025
    Mary Doctor Fine Arts Scholarship
    Merit-based Need-based

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    Blumenthal Performing Arts
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    10000 USD
    Deadline
    25 Mar 2025
    Gordon Hay Scholarship
    Merit-based Need-based

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    Blumenthal Performing Arts
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    Various benefits
    Deadline
    Not specified
    Erasmus+ - Grants for study mobility
    Merit-based

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    OeAD, Austria's Agency for Education and Internationalisation
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    25000 USD
    Deadline
    20 Dec 2024
    The Fountainhead Essay Contest
    Merit-based

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    Ayn Rand Institute
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    25000 USD
    Deadline
    27 Dec 2024
    Atlas Shrugged Essay Contest
    Merit-based Need-based

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    Ayn Rand Institute
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    5000 CAD
    Deadline
    31 Dec 2024
    Pinsky Law New Venture Development Scholarship
    Merit-based

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    Pinsky Law
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    3000 USD
    Deadline
    31 Dec 2024
    Coupons Plus Deals “Save for Future” Scholarship
    Merit-based

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    Coupons Plus Deals
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    1000 USD
    Deadline
    15 Feb 2025
    Fighting Bullying With Technology
    Merit-based

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    1902 Software
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    1000 USD
    Deadline
    26 Feb 2025
    Dream Chaser Scholarship
    Merit-based

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    Salvado Law
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    500 USD
    Deadline
    Not specified
    L. Austin Weeks Undergraduate Grant
    Merit-based

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    American Association of Petroleum Geologists Foundation
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    3000 USD
    Deadline
    31 Dec 2025
    Scholarship for students with disabilities
    Need-based

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    Anonymous Hope Fund
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    2000 USD
    Deadline
    01 Sep 2025
    The Rick Blight Leadership in Action Scholarship for Athletes
    Merit-based

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    Canadian Men’s Health Foundation
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    12000 USD
    Deadline
    30 Nov 2024
    Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
    Merit-based Need-based

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    The Tobacco Harm Reduction Scholarship Programme
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    3500 USD
    Deadline
    15 Nov 2024
    The Bill Walsh Scholarship
    Merit-based

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    ACES: The Society for Editing
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    1000 USD
    Deadline
    01 Mar 2025
    Voice Talent Online Scholarship
    Merit-based Need-based

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    Voice Talent Online
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    1000 GBP
    Deadline
    Not specified
    Pearl Lemon Scholarship
    Merit-based

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    Pearl Lemon
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    1000 USD
    Deadline
    Not specified
    Teen Changemakers Essay Contest
    Merit-based

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    International Bipolar Foundation
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    1000 USD
    Deadline
    10 Dec 2024
    PlagiarismSearch 2024 Essay Contest
    Merit-based

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    PlagiarismSearch
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    1000 USD
    Deadline
    31 Oct 2024
    $1,500 Annual Video Contest Scholarship
    Merit-based

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    IvyPanda
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    965 USD
    Deadline
    Anytime
    Dr. Martin Blank – SYB Scholarship
    Merit-based

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    Shield Your Body
    Location not available
    Independent provider
    Grant
    750 USD
    Deadline
    23 Nov 2024
    Studybay Fall Essay Contest
    Need-based

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    Studybay
    Location not available

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