Program Overview

Journalism and Media Studies (Major)

The Bachelor of Arts in Journalism and Media Studies offers a modern and interdisciplinary education combining standard journalism school courses with those in media studies, film studies, and marketing/public relations. Graduates receive a globally recognized degree, accredited in the US and EU, and earn it in three years instead of four.

About the Program

The B.A. in Journalism and Media Studies (Major) at Anglo-American University is delivered by a faculty of academics and professionals from many countries. Students can expect to gain a solid background in politics, ethics, and media culture.

The curriculum offers a balanced mix of courses in journalism and media studies: reporting, media theory, digital media, visual journalism, film, and marketing, which is complemented by foundation courses in history, politics, sociology, and psychology.

Program Structure

Below, you can find the study plan for the Journalism and Media Studies (Major) as well as a list of courses available to choose from.

Study Modules

• General Education Module
  • Composition I
  • Composition II
  • Introduction to Politics (Politics I)
  • Computer Information Systems
  • Introduction to Sociology
  • One course from the following: Comparative Religions / Introduction to Law / Political Philosophy I / Introduction to Philosophy
  • One course from the following: What is History? / World History I / World History II / European History I / European History II / Introduction to Literature
• Major Module Courses
  • Introduction to Media Studies
  • Introduction to Reporting I
  • Introduction to Media Theory
  • Visual Culture
  • Intro to Psychology
  • Intercultural Communication
  • Media in Democracy
  • Media Ethics
  • One course from the following: Introduction to Film Studies/Introduction to Film Literacy
  • One course from the following: Topics in Media Studies: Media, Sports and Society / Media and the War on Terror
• Required/Optional Major Module Courses
  • Group A
    • Introduction to Film Studies
    • Introduction to Film Language
    • Documentary Film Seminar
  • Group B
    • Popular Culture and Media Theory
    • Understanding Media Fandom
  • Group C
    • Documentary Photography
    • Photojournalism
    • Video Story Telling
  • Group D
    • Media, Representation and Society
    • International Media
    • Alternative and Underground Press
  • Group E
    • History of Popular Cinema
    • History of Cinema – The Auteurs
    • Czech Culture in Film and Literature
    • 20th Century Ideas: European Literature, Film and Visual Art
  • Group F
    • Psychoanalysis and Art
    • Psychology of Art & Culture
    • Art and Society
    • Subcultures: Lifestyles, Literature, Music
  • Group G
    • Reporting II
    • Travel Writing
    • Feature Writing
    • Investigative Journalism
• Open Elective Module Courses
  • Students can choose 3 elective courses offered by any AAU School.

Minors

For the B.A. in Journalism and Media Studies (Major) program, the following minors are available:

• Business Administration
• Humanities Society and Culture
• Visual Art Studies
• International Relations

Learning Outcomes

Graduates of the B.A. in Journalism and Media Studies can expect to:

• Have theoretical, methodological and conceptual knowledge of the field of journalism and communications, complemented by interdisciplinary knowledge of political, economic, social and humanities disciplines.
• Have the following capabilities and skills:
  • Seek out, evaluate the reliability of, and work with information.
  • Work in traditional and new digital media in an online work environment.
  • Master the fundamentals of economic, cultural and investigative reporting.
  • Public speaking and moderating.
  • Intercultural communication.
• Possess the following competencies: work independently and in teams, including international teams, coordinate team activities to achieve set goals, communicate findings, problems and solutions to the domestic and international public in English in both written and verbal form, and persistently pursue their own professional development.

Career Prospects

AAU graduates thrive in multinational environments and are able to communicate professionally in English to international audiences. As a graduate of this degree program you will be well-equipped to continue your studies or pursue a global career in areas such as:

• Various forms of print and web media
• Cultural Management
• Reporting or Diplomacy
• Humanitarian Government and Nonprofit Organizations
• Education
• Social research
• Publishing

Qualification Awarded

The Bachelor’s degree awarded is concurrently recognized as a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in the United States, per AAU’s accreditation by the WASC Senior College and University Commission, and as a Bakalář (Bc.) in the Czech Republic, per AAU’s accreditation by the National Accreditation Bureau for Higher Education (NABHE). Graduates may select whether to use the U.S. post-nominal or the Czech pre-nominal title.

Financial Aid and Scholarships

We provide a wide range of scholarships, tuition discounts, and financial aid options to help make quality education more accessible. To learn more please visit our dedicated Financial Aid and Scholarships page.

Additional Information

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Program Details

• Accreditation: WASC + MSMT
• Degree: Bachelor of Arts
• Duration: 3 years
• Location: Prague, CZ
• Tuition EU: 31,781 USD
• Tuition NON-EU: 36,679 USD
• Intake: Fall / Spring
• Deadline: Rolling Admission

Student Testimonials

• "I will forever be grateful to AAU for what I’ve become – a TV producer of a London-based channel, a reporter and a presenter. It gave me everything (both skills and emotional support) to inspire me and to kick-start my career in journalism." - Katherine Dedukh, Journalism & Media, Ukraine/Estonia
• "What I enjoy the most about the program I study at AAU is the practicality of the various subjects, learning how to write, compose, analyze and even edit content are all skills I can use to my advantage in my professional life." - Ify Nsoha, Journalism & Media, Nigeria/Czech Republic

Meet the Faculty

• Karen Grunow-Hårsta, Ph.D. - Dean, Senior Lecturer
• Andrew Giarelli, Ph.D. - Senior Lecturer
• Theodore A. Turnau, Ph.D., M.Div. - Senior Lecturer, Chair of the Department of Arts, Culture, and Literature