Overview

Learning to work for an international media landscape (with an international focus)

Hands-on programme with a variety of subjects
Different skills specific to a journalist
Research Skills
Interview
Bringing news (reporter) and presenting news
Writing
Telling stories in various formats: written articles (online and print), photo, audio and video journalism (also podcasting)
Tools to tell those stories
Photoshop, premiere, audition, ...

Within this programme we have 50% international students!

After graduating the International Journalism BA programme offered by the Artevelde University of Applied Sciences you will become: International Journalist: You can become a correspondent for international news organizations or work as a freelancer. This may involve written, audio or video journalism, depending on your specialization. Multimedia Content Creator: With skills in written articles, photo, audio and video journalism, you can independently produce multimedia content. This can range from blog posts and videos to podcasts and photo reports.

International News Analyst: You can also take on a role where you not only do news reporting, but also analyse news and provide context. This may include, for example, understanding and explaining the political, economic or cultural background of news events.

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Media Advisor for International Companies/Organizations: With your knowledge of media and journalism, you can work as a consultant for companies or organizations that operate internationally. You could help them understand media relations, crisis communications and how to effectively convey their message in different media forms. International Editor or Producer: You may take on a role within the editorial or production teams of international media companies. This may involve coordinating content, editing, or even producing programs for international audiences. Investigative Journalist: You can focus on in-depth research and investigative journalism, unravelling and revealing complex issues in international contexts. Or continue studying: Choose another bachelor programme in a shortened track at Artevelde UAS Master programme in Belgium or abroad

Accreditation

The quality of Artevelde University of Applied Sciences Ghent and its departments is assured by accreditation. All our departments are accredited by the NVAO, the Accreditation Organisation of the Netherlands and Flanders

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Year 1+2: Each semester, students will receive the course Journalism Skills, which is primarily project-based where they will learn all the different skills (research, reporting, in the context of a project). This is complemented by audiovisual skills where Premiere is used. This forms the basis.

In the second year, they also learn to handle the camera, especially in front of a camera, and in the fourth semester, they are prepared for the expert tracks in the third year.

Year 3: Specialise in courses of your interest (Investigative journalism or Live & Mobile journalism) or study at one of our partner institutions abroad and do an internship in an international company in Belgium of abroad:

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Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-01 00:00:00 , EEA/EU
Starting 2027-09-14 00:00:00
- Apply before 2027-05-01 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

Duolingo English Test

115

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6.5

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Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Gent, Belgium

Disciplines

Journalism Media Management Photography

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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

Duolingo English Test

115

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6.5

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Other requirements

General requirements

To be admitted to an English degree programme, you need the following documents for your online registration:

Copy of identity card or passport (front and back).
Diploma of secondary or higher education + transcript of records.
Proof of English proficiency (see English language requirements).

Optional:

Entrance examination: applicable if this is mandatory to access higher education in your country.

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

7760 EUR / year

≈ 7760 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

1157 EUR / year

≈ 1157 EUR / year

Living costs

Gent

Belgium

754 - 1205 EUR / month

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

Funding

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