MA in Digital Media, Communication and Journalism
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki School of Journalism and Mass Communications
Key Information
Campus location
Thessaloniki, Greece
Languages
English
Study format
On-Campus
Duration
12 months
Pace
Full time
Tuition fees
EUR 3,000
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Introduction
The MA is designed to respond to the growing demand for highly skilled professionals in communication and journalism in vital areas of contemporary concern, offering three distinct cutting-edge pathways:
- Digital Media, Culture, and Communication
- European Journalism
- Risk Communication and Crisis Journalism
Digital Media, Culture, and Communication
The pathway focuses on the new nexus between media, culture, and society forged in the digital age. Specifically, it addresses the impact and implications of the digital transformation, with particular emphasis on the fields of media/cultural industries, connective media, and civil society.
Learning Objectives
- Critical understanding of the new media environment
- Skills in digital content production
- Effective use of digital platforms and tools in engaging audiences
- Expertise in successfully transitioning an organization to digital
Program Details
Digital Media, Communication and Journalism is a full-time (90 ECTS) English language Master’s program, the first of its kind among Greek public Universities. Designed to combine practice-based learning with sustained theoretical reflection, the intensive 12 months post-graduate program includes two-course semesters and a third one, dedicated to the research and writing of a Thesis.
European Journalism
One of the few globally devoted to the study of the concepts and aspects of European Journalism, the pathway focuses on the role of news media and journalism in the emergence of a European public sphere. Combining a cross-national comparative approach to European journalistic and news cultures with a hands-on coverage of current European issues, the pathway aims to provide students and journalists with tools that will increase awareness of the interrelated and multidimensional problems/challenges faced in the European Union, exploring the new opportunities and challenges of journalism practices and coverage as well on the European Union, its institutions, and policies.
Learning Objectives
- Appreciation of the variety of European journalistic cultures and the heterogeneity of the European media landscape
- Understanding of the challenges faced by the emergence of European journalism and a European public sphere
- Awareness of the rise of ‘Europe’ as a distinctive issue area
- Acquisition of key investigative, analytical, and reporting skills regarding the covering of issues from a European, rather than national, point of view
Program Details
Digital Media, Communication and Journalism is a full-time (90 ECTS) English language Master’s program, the first of its kind among Greek public Universities. Designed to combine practice-based learning with sustained theoretical reflection, the intensive 12 months post-graduate program includes two-course semesters and a third one, dedicated to the research and writing of a Thesis.
Risk Communication and Crisis Journalism
The pathway focuses on the ways media and public, private, or non-governmental organizations communicate about the present, emerging, and evolving risks. Combining the methodical engagement with the rich theoretical and case study research literature with a hands-on coverage of current crises and emergencies, the pathway explores the best practices in dealing with peace and war, environment, science, and public health, through strategic communication and crisis management methods to confront misinformation and hate speech.
Learning Objectives
- Awareness of the significance of risk communication in a contemporary global society
- Ability to match the appropriate form of risk communication to the type of risk
- Appreciation of the challenges and parameters of independent reporting in the diverse field of risk/crisis journalism
- Acquisition of key investigative, analytical, and reporting skills regarding the covering of crises/risks/emergencies issues from an independent, scrupulous, and socially responsible point of view.
Program Details
Digital Media, Communication and Journalism is a full-time (90 ECTS) English language Master’s program, the first of its kind among Greek public Universities. Designed to combine practice-based learning with sustained theoretical reflection, the intensive 12 months post-graduate program includes two-course semesters and a third one, dedicated to the research and writing of a Thesis.
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Curriculum
Digital Media, Culture, and Communication
Core Course
- DIM 101 | New Media: Theories and Perspectives
Elective
- DIM102 | Digital tools in new media
- DIM 108 | Network Society: Theories & Practices
- DIM 109 | Mobile Travel Journalism
- DIM 110 | Digital audiovisual content production and publishing
- DIM 111 | Multimedia Journalism: Authoring for interactive media
- DIM 112 | Strategic Digital Marketing
Optional
- MCC 400 | Communication Research Methods
- MCC 402 | Qualitative Research Methods in Communication
- MCC 401 | Dissertation Research & Writing Skills
European Journalism
Core Course
- EUJ 201 | Concepts and Aspects of European Journalism
Elective
- EUJ212 | TV and Digital Realities
- EUJ 216 | Crisis And Risk Communication In Europe
- EUJ 215 | Civil Society, Media, and Public Diplomacy
- EUJ 214 | Polarization, Communication and Politics: Comparing Europe & the USA
- EUJ 211 | Media and Diversity in Europe
- EUJ 210 | Research Seminar: Reporting Europe
- EUJ 204 | European Journalistic Cultures
Optional
- MCC 400 | Communication Research Methods
- MCC 402 | Qualitative Research Methods in Communication
- MCC 401 | Dissertation Research & Writing Skills
Risk Communication and Crisis Journalism
Core Course
- RIC 301 | Risk Communication
Elective
- RIC 311 | Risk Communication and advertising
- RIC 310 | Securitization of migration in Europe and the role of the media
- RIC 307 | Reporting War & Crises
- RIC 305 | Mass Communication and Public Health
- RIC 303 | Environmental Journalism
- RIC 302 | Peace Journalism
Optional
- MCC 400 | Communication Research Methods
- MCC 402 | Qualitative Research Methods in Communication
- MCC 401 | Dissertation Research & Writing Skills