Journalism, Bachelor of Arts

These are the requirements for the Bachelor's in Journalism

With your Bachelor's in Journalism, you can work as a moderator, reporter, or correspondent, for example.

You can be admitted to the part-time distance learning program in Journalism at IU International University if you have either a high school diploma (general qualification for university entrance), a technical college entrance qualification, or a subject-specific higher education entrance qualification.

In addition, you can study Journalism without a high school diploma. To be admitted to the IU distance learning program without a high school diploma, you must have completed an advanced training course, such as becoming a state-certified business economist, or have a master craftsman's certificate. You can also be admitted if you have completed a vocational training and have worked full-time for at least 3 years after this training.

These are the study contents in the online journalism course

This Bachelor's degree at IU comprises approximately 32 modules that you will take and complete over the course of 6 semesters of regular study time. Each module carries 5-10 credit points (ECTS) and concludes with an examination performance such as a term paper or an exam. In total, you will accumulate 180 credit points from module to module and from semester to semester.

The typical study plan for full-time journalism studies looks as follows:

• Semester 1: Introduction to Media and Communication Sciences, Introduction to Academic Work, Digital Skills, Media Processes: Research and Conception, Typography: Discovering Typography, Project: Writing Workshop
• Semester 2: Collaborative Work, Project Media Processes: Realization and Production, History and Ethics of Media, Media Psychology, Print Production, Project: Print Media
• Semester 3: Media Economics, Market Research, Storytelling, Project: Format Lab, Basics of Audio-Visual Media, Project: Audio-Visual Media
• Semester 4: Media Law, Intercultural and Ethical Skills, Global Journalism, Mobile Media, Content Management Systems, Project: Online and Cross-Media Journalism
• Semester 5: Seminar: Current Trends in Journalism, Digital Editorial Management, Professional Writing, Augmented, Mixed and Virtual Reality, Elective Module A
• Semester 6: Elective Module B, Elective Module C, Bachelor's Thesis

One of the unique aspects of the Journalism Bachelor's program at IU is the many opportunities to specialize in areas of interest and professional fields in the elective area.

For the first specialization, you can choose from these exciting modules: Editorial Lab, Social Media Marketing I, TV and Web Hosting.

For the second specialization, you can select one of these study modules: Corporate Communication and PR, International Media Management, Communication and PR, Media Marketing, Public Affairs and PR, Public Diplomacy and PR, Editorial Lab, Social Media Marketing I, Sports Media Management, TV and Web Hosting.

For the third specialization, you can enroll in one of these modules: Advanced Leadership, Big Data and Data Protection, Business Consulting, Content Strategy, Corporate Communication and PR, Event Management, Foreign Languages, International Media Management, International Marketing and Branding, Communication and PR, Air Traffic Management, Market and Advertising Psychology, Media Marketing, Online and Social Media Marketing, Specialization in Human Resources, Project Management (Specialization), Public Affairs and PR, Public Diplomacy and PR, Editorial Lab, Social Media Marketing, Sports Media Management, General Studies, TV and Web Hosting, Tourism Management, User Experience.

This Is How Flexible the Regular Study Time Is in the Online Journalism Distance Learning Program

At IU International University, in the part-time online journalism course, you are spoilt for choice: there are 3 study models to choose from:

• In the full-time program, the standard study time is 6 semesters or 36 months. You can extend the standard study time by up to 2 semesters or 12 months at no extra cost. The full-time journalism course is particularly suitable for those who are not working or only working a few hours per week.
• In part-time program I, the standard study time is 8 semesters or 48 months. You can extend the standard study time by up to 2 semesters or 12 months at no extra cost. Part-time program I is suitable, for example, if you work part-time alongside your studies.
• In part-time program II, the standard study time is 12 semesters or 72 months. You can extend the standard study time by up to 2 semesters or 12 months at no extra cost. Part-time program II is particularly useful if you are heavily involved in your professional life alongside your distance learning program.

By the way, during the course of your studies, you can also take a semester break at no additional cost.

How Does Online Learning Work at IU?

A course that fits your life: In IU's online journalism course, you learn flexibly and digitally whenever and wherever you want to learn.

In the Journalism Distance Learning program at IU International University, there is no obligation for attendance - you continuously learn from home, in the library of your choice, or wherever you can learn best.

You can choose when to take your modules and courses. This allows you to flexibly create your study plan and semester schedule.

Central to the IU distance learning program are your interactive study scripts. You will receive the scripts both in printed form and digitally as PDFs and for tablets. Through the smart IU Learn app, you can access the scripts for your journalism studies as well as scripts from all other distance learning courses at IU.

Additionally, through myCampus, IU's online campus, you can access supplementary materials, such as videos. You interact with your professors and fellow students in virtual live formats, for example, through interactive courses.

And exams? You can choose to take them as online exams. An online exam can be taken at any time, once you feel adequately prepared. Alternatively, you can take the exam at one of the numerous exam centers of IU throughout Germany.