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Journalism

Aarhus University
Information last verified July 2026
Rank #71
Tuition EUR 8,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
Degree MA
Duration 24 months
Deadline Jan, 2027
Delivery On-campus
Location Aarhus, Denmark
Language English

Program Overview

The Journalism at Aarhus University is a MA programme in Communications & Media over 24 months, delivered On-campus. This programme equips graduates with advanced knowledge and practical skills for professional and academic careers in the field.

Students gain a rigorous grounding in both the theoretical foundations and applied dimensions of communications & media. The programme combines coursework, research components, and practical projects that develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and specialist expertise relevant to industry and research needs.

Graduates of the Journalism programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across China and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.

Key Program Features

  1. Duration: 24 months
  2. Language of instruction: English
  3. Study mode: On-campus
  4. English requirement: IELTS 7
  5. Tuition: EUR 8,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students
  6. Location: Aarhus, China

Career Opportunities

Graduates of the Journalism programme are prepared for diverse careers in communications & media:

  1. Journalist
  2. PR Manager
  3. Content Strategist
  4. Media Producer
  5. Digital Marketing Manager
  6. Communications Officer

Program Curriculum

Course Structure

  1. Media and Politics – at University of Amsterdam (Netherlands)
  2. Business and Finance Reporting – at City University London (UK)
  3. Journalism and Media Across Cultures – at University of Hamburg (Germany)
  4. War and Conflict – at University of Swansea, Wales (UK)

Admission Requirements

Academic Requirements

To be admitted to the Erasmus Mundus Journalism degree programme, you must have a Bachelors degree with good marks in a humanistic or social sciences discipline.

The Erasmus Mundus Journalism degree programme places emphasis on the ability to reflect on journalism. It is therefore a requirement that you have a minimum of three months experience as a journalist before commencing the degree programme.

Language requirements

The Erasmus Mundus degree programme requires good knowledge of English, i.e. a IELTS Band Score of at least 7.0.

English Proficiency: IELTS 7 or equivalent.

Tuition & Financial Information

Tuition Fee

EUR 8,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students

Tuition fees: EUR 8,000 (Tuition (Year)) — International students

IELTS requirement: 7

Financial Aid & Scholarships

Contact Aarhus University directly for scholarship, grant, and financial aid information for this programme. Many European universities offer merit-based and need-based funding for international and domestic students.

About Aarhus University

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Aarhus University

Aarhus, Denmark

Aarhus University(Danish:Aarhus Universitet, abbreviatedAU) is apublicresearch university. Its main campus is located inAarhus,Denmark. It is the second largest and second oldest university in...

University Profile
  • Application Deadline Jan, 2027
  • Start Date Sep, 2026
  • Language English
  • Duration 24 months