Communication and Media Science BA

Name of Faculty Institute of Social Sciences, University of Dunaújváros
Degree
Bachelor
University type
Public
Established
1953
Language of course
English
Erasmus
Yes
Course duration
6 Semester
Intake
September
Total course fee
11.850 Euro

Programme Introduction

Graduates with a knowledge of the communication systems in the society and of the main institutions of communication and media, can fulfill the social role of a mediator, have numerous career opportunities. for those who see their future in communication and media sector, this degree is an ideal choice.

This BA programme in Communication and Media Science offers a broad-based approach to the methods, channels and institutions of social and mass communication and provides the students with an educational profile that combines in-depth intellectual and practical communicational competence with a solid knowledge in social sciences. Specialist options are business communication and media informatics. Students learn how to work with the basic aspects and principles connected to communication and media, how to form and express their thoughts effectively in accordance with the basic theories and conceptions of the social communication and how to communicate information, arguements and analyses to professional and non-professional audience by the use of the modern tools of communicational technologies.

Reasons to choose the course:

  • Gain thorough understanding of the communication processes in the human society, the main functions, interpretations and methods of communication;
  • Develop excellent communicational skills that are essential in the everyday business life;
  • Acquire the basis of practical media technological knowledge by the use of the high-level of communication technology infrastructure (TV-studio, radio station, media laboratories) of our campus;
  • Take the opportunity to study in a multi-cultural environment.

Future Prospects

Communication is the global challenge of the third millenium. The appreciation of communication and media experts means that the prospects of students after graduation are excellent and include a wide-range of professions: editor or director of radio and television programs, journalist, online journalist, web designer, anchorperson of a television or radio program, media technician, manager of public relations, marketing and marketing communication department, manager or coworker of a communication agency, etc.

Specialization

Business Communication, Media Communication

Structure of studies

During their studies candidates are required to take up to 180 credits, each semester totaling 30 credits.

There are six core modules in each of the first three semesters of the programme.

The core modules in the first year are taken mainly from the field of social sciences, communication skills and communicational theoretical knowledge.

Second year modules introduce the regulation and the specific fields of communication, and the start of the Electives and modules of specialisation extend both the theoretical and practical knowledge of the students in relation to the major chosen by them: business communication or media informatics.

In the final two semesters students are required to acquire the knowledge of the modules in their chosen specialisation and to accomplish their final degree projects and write their thesis.

Language requirements of the course

IELTS 5.5 or equivalent English language document

You do not have to submit an official English test result if one of the following criteria applies to you:

  • You have continued your previous studies in the English language – a proof thereof must be attached to the application
  • You are a native English-speaking applicant (a copy of your passport for proof)

Academic requirements of the course

Completed (and signed) application form, short CV in English, motivation letter in English, copy of secondary school leaving certificate + official English translation

University fee structure in EURO

First Year Tuition Fees: 8.380

Second Year Tuition Fees: 8.380