Program Overview
The Research in Journalism and Communication at Universitat Aut\xc3\xb2noma de Barcelona is a MA programme in Communications & Media taught in English, Spanish, Catalan over 12 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 Research in Journalism and Communication programme are well-prepared for careers in academia, industry, government, and the private sector across Belgium and internationally. The programme provides an internationally recognised qualification within the Bologna higher education framework.
Key Program Features
- Duration: 12 months
- Language of instruction: English, Spanish, Catalan
- Study mode: On-campus
- Tuition: EUR 4,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,766 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
- Location: Barcelona, Belgium
Career Opportunities
Graduates of the Research in Journalism and Communication programme are prepared for diverse careers in communications & media:
- Journalist
- PR Manager
- Content Strategist
- Media Producer
- Digital Marketing Manager
- Communications Officer
Program Curriculum
Course Structure
- [\'Methodology for Media Research and Innovation\', "Master\'s dissertation", \'Communication Structure and Policies\', \'Strategic and Applied Communication\', \'Communication and Cooperation for Development\', \'Public Sphere, Public Opinion and Mass Media\', \'Interdisciplinary Approach to Mass Media\', \'Cyberjournalism, Technology and Languages\', \'Communication and Cultural Diversity in the Face of Technological Convergence\', \'Cultural Representation Methods in the Information Society\', \'Genres and Formats in Television and Other Audiovisual Media\', \'Communication and Knowledge Societies\', \'Transformations of Journalism in a Postmodern Cultural Context\']
Admission Requirements
Academic Requirements
Bachelor\'s degree in Communication Sciences, Information Sciences, or Social Communication.
Other bachelor\'s degrees in Social Sciences. Degrees in other subjects will also be given consideration.
Bachelor\'s degrees from universities in Europe and other countries in subjects related to those specified above.
English level B2.1 of the Council of Europe\'s Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
Bachelor\'s degree and academic transcript. (up to 40 points)
Other postgraduate qualifications and corresponding academic transcript. (up to 15 points)
Tuition & Financial Information
Tuition Fee
EUR 4,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,766 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Tuition fees: EUR 4,500 (Tuition (Year)) — International students; EUR 2,766 (Tuition (Year)) — EU/EEA students
Financial Aid & Scholarships
Contact Universitat Aut\xc3\xb2noma de Barcelona 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 Universitat Autónoma de Barcelona
Universitat Autónoma de Barcelona
Bellaterra, Spain
Universitat Autónoma de Barcelona is a distinguished institution of higher education committed to academic excellence, innovative research, and preparing students for leadership in their chosen...
University Profile- Application Deadline 2004-10-17
- Start Date 2018-10-01
- Language English, Spanish, Catalan
- Duration 12 months
- Credits 60