| Study Location | Uzhhorod |
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| Academic Field | Journalism |
| Type | Undergraduate, Full time (on-line study is available) |
| Nominal Duration | 4 years (240 ECTS) |
| Study Language | English |
| Awards | Bachelor in Journalism |
| Entry qualification | The certificate of Completed Secondary Education is required.Compulsory entrance exam.The entry qualification documents are accepted in English.In most cases you can request a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original.You must take the original & legalized (according to the international agreements) entry qualification documents along with you when you finally enter the university. |
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| Territory requirements | Citizens of the Russia, Iran, Belarus and North Korea are not allowed. |
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| Language Requirements | English (B1/B2) |
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Entrance Exam Description
During the selection process we examine the competency of the applicant in two ways:
The faculty decides about the eligibility of the applicant by examining the documents of previous studies (degree, subject, results). This is followed by an entrance exam (written and oral). The exam can be online, if in person is not possible. The Exam will consist of subjects from your high school and will test your basic knowledge of these subjects along with a english proficiency exam.
Program Structure
Year 1 – Foundations and Writing.
Students build fundamentals in Communication & Media Theory, Media Literacy, Academic Writing for Media, and Intro to Journalism; they practice Newswriting & Reporting I, Digital Photography & Visual Basics, and Editing & Style, with Language Support (Ukrainian for Journalists / Advanced English) and a regional Country/Borderlands Studies introduction.
Year 2 – Law, Ethics, and Multimedia Labs.
The focus shifts to Media Law & Ethics, Newsroom Practicum I, Radio Journalism & Podcasting, Video Journalism & Non-linear Editing, Social Media Strategy & Audience/SEO Analytics, and Data Literacy for Journalists / Data Journalism I; modules in Verification, Fact-Checking & OSINT ensure rigorous sourcing.
Year 3 – Specialized Reporting and Management.
Students advance through Investigative Reporting, International Communication & Global Media Systems, Feature & Long-form Writing, Photojournalism II / Documentary, TV News Production / Studio, Multimedia Storytelling Lab, plus professional options like PR & Strategic Communications, Media Management & Entrepreneurship, and an additional foreign language (optional).
Year 4 – Professional Practice and Capstone.
The final year emphasizes Specialized Beats (e.g., Health/Science, Business/Economics, Culture, Conflict/Peace), Cross-border Reporting Project (EU–Ukraine), Mobile Journalism (MoJo), and the Internship (newsroom/NGO/public-sector communications), culminating in a Capstone Portfolio or Thesis with defense.
Assessment and workload.
Assessment centers on publishable stories, multimedia projects, newsroom simulations, presentations, and exams; across eight semesters (≈240 ECTS) students rotate through labs/studios and field assignments, with continuous language support to strengthen professional communication in English and Ukrainian.
Overview
The program trains students to report, write, and produce stories across platforms—print, web, audio, and video—while building a strong foundation in media law, ethics, fact-checking, and data/media analytics. You’ll practice newsroom routines in labs and campus media, develop photo/video editing, podcasting, social media strategy, and audience engagement skills, and complete field assignments with local and regional outlets. Emphasis is placed on cross-border storytelling relevant to the Transcarpathian region and on solutions-oriented reporting. Graduates are prepared for roles such as reporter, multimedia producer, social media editor, PR/communications specialist, or for further study in media and communication.
Career Opportunities
International students can progress into roles such as multimedia reporter, video/podcast producer, social-media manager, audience/SEO editor, or fact-checker in newsrooms, digital-media startups, and global content studios. Their training in cross-border storytelling and verification also fits communications/press-office roles with NGOs, international projects, and think tanks. Strong English—plus any regional language (Ukrainian/Hungarian/Slovak/Romanian)—helps candidates work as regional correspondents or in remote, international teams. Many build freelance careers as stringers, photo/video journalists, copywriters, and brand storytellers while growing a portfolio. Graduates often continue to Master’s or short professional tracks (data journalism, OSINT/verification, media management); actual job options depend on local media laws, work-permit, and language requirements in the destination country.