Overview

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

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

Starting 2023-09-11 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-06-20 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2024-02-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2023-12-12 00:00:00 , International

More details

There are no deadlines for EEA candidates.

Language

English

Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Communication Studies Journalism View 7 other Bachelors in Communication Studies in Belgium

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

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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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

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International

9000 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

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

1092 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1092 EUR per year during 36 months.

EEA: a fixed component of €282,10 and a variable component of €13,50 per credit.
non-EEA: a fixed amount of €4500 and a variable amount of €75 per credit.

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

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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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.

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