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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.

The International Journalism programme from Thomas More prepares you for a job as a journalist, editor or reporter in radio, TV, print or online media.

After Graduation

Reporter for a news media outlet

Editor for a print or online magazine
TV journalist
Radio newsreader
News correspondent

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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.

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2025-09-15 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-05-15 00:00:00
Starting 2026-02-09 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-10-31 00:00:00

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There are no deadlines for EEA students.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Duolingo English Test

110

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Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Mechelen, Belgium

Disciplines

Journalism Media Studies & Mass Media View 8 other Bachelors in Media Studies & Mass Media in Belgium

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Academic requirements

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

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Duolingo English Test

110

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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.

Obtained a Flemish secondary education diploma or a Dutch VWO-diploma, MBO-4 diploma, HAVO +

Passed the ITACE test level B2 (in Antwerp, Leuven, Brussels or Ghent).

Obtained the minimum score on internationally recognised language tests such as Cambridge Assessment English (min 169) , IELTS (min 6.0) , TOEFL (min 79), TOEIC, SAT, Duolingo (min 110).

Obtained an English-language diploma in secondary or higher education from an institution in one of the following countries: United Kingdom, United States of America, New Zealand, Australia, Canada (except Quebec), Ireland, Caribbean islands & South Africa.

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

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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.

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Tuition Fee

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International

9000 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

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

1157 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1157 EUR per year during 36 months.

Total tuition fee start in SPRING (30 credits):

EEA € 728

NON-EEA € 6,750

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.

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Overview

What to expect?

We train the international journalists of the future

After Graduation

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Programme Structure

Check out the full curriculum

Key information

Duration

Start dates & application deadlines

Language

Credits

Delivered

Campus Location

Disciplines

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What students do after studying

Academic requirements

English requirements

Other requirements

General requirements

Student insurance

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Tuition Fee

International

EU/EEA

Living costs for Mechelen

Funding

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Scholarships Information

Available Scholarships

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