Bachelor in Information and Communication

3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

University of Namur

Program Overview

The Bachelor in Information and Communication at the University of Namur gives you a strong foundation in media, digital tools, and organizational skills, perfect if you're curious about how communication shapes society, businesses, and politics. It's ideal for students who love storytelling, tech, and real-world projects, blending theory with hands-on internships to prepare you for dynamic careers.

Curriculum Structure
First Year
You'll kick off with core fundamentals to build a solid theoretical base and media savvy, diving into subjects like Belgian Political Structures and Institutions in Contemporary Times (LHISB204) to understand societal influences, alongside Organizational Theory (EPICB241) for grasping how groups and companies function. Expect engaging lectures and practical exercises that spark your interest in communication's role everywhere, setting you up for deeper exploration.

Second Year
Here, things get practical with workshops like Digital Communication Workshop (EINCB216), where you'll create real digital content, plus Digital Marketing and Communication (ELMSM412) to master online strategies used by top brands. You'll also tackle Corporate Communication (EINCB370), learning how organizations craft messages that stick, all while building soft skills through internships that let you test ideas in the field.

Third Year
The final stretch focuses on specialization and pro-level projects, including Introduction to the Language of Film (LROMB002) for audiovisual storytelling, Media Law (EINCB363) to navigate legal sides of content, and internships like Internship and Project in Journalism (EINCB341) or Culture and Audiovisual (EINCB343). These capstone experiences question real practices, helping you graduate confident and ready to lead in communication.

Focus Areas
Digital media & communication, organizational and corporate strategies, journalism, audiovisual production, and media law—all tied to research themes like democratic transformations and societal transitions.

Learning Outcomes
Gain a theoretical media foundation, hands-on skills in digital tools and projects, critical thinking for communication challenges, and internship experience to bridge theory and practice.

Professional Alignment (Accreditation)
This 180 ECTS program from the EMCP Faculty (Economics, Management, Communication, Political Science) meets official Belgian standards, with clear paths to master's studies or roles in media, marketing, and organizations.

Reputation (Employability Rankings)
UNamur's EMCP Faculty boasts strong graduation success, with recent ceremonies highlighting alumni readiness; it's part of a university emphasizing quality teaching and research for promising futures, though specific QS or Guardian rankings for this program aren't detailed in official stats.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

In the Bachelor in Information and Communication at the University of Namur, you'll dive right into practical skills through hands-on courses that go beyond theory, building real-world expertise in digital tools, media production, and communication strategies right from your first year. Programs like the Digital Communication Workshop let you experiment with creating content, while Internship and project in journalism gives you 225 hours of practical experience questioning real media practices. It's all designed to prepare you for the job market with confidence, using the EMCP Faculty's dedicated spaces like auditoriums and multi-purpose rooms for collaborative work.

Here's what stands out for experiential learning in this program:
- EINCB341 Internship and project in journalism: 50 hours of theory plus 225 hours of hands-on practice, led by experts like Esther Haineaux and Anne-Sophie Collard, focusing on real-world media questioning and production.
- EINCB216 Digital Communication Workshop: 20 hours theory + 45 hours practical exercises with Antoine Van Eetvelde, where you build digital content and strategies.
- ELMSM412 Digital Marketing and Communication: 30 hours exploring tools for profit and non-profit sectors, taught by Alain Decrop, Jean Cornet, and Fabienne Torres—perfect for applying marketing in real scenarios.
- EINCB370 Corporate communication: 30 hours theory + 15 hours exercises on business comms with Anne-Catherine Lahaye and Annabelle Klein.
- Preparatory courses in Information and Communication: Held August 18-29 before the academic year starts, tailored for newcomers to get a head start on practical skills at the EMCP Faculty.

Progression & Future Opportunities

At the University of Namur's Bachelor in Information and Communication, you'll dive right into practical skills through hands-on courses that blend theory with real-world application, building your media culture and expertise from day one. Programs like the Digital Communication Workshop let you experiment with tools and techniques in a workshop setting, while Internship and project in journalism gives you 225 hours of practical experience questioning real media practices. You'll also tackle group-oriented projects in areas like corporate communication and digital marketing, sharpening your collaborative skills alongside peers.

Here's how our program stands out with specific experiential opportunities tailored to information and communication:
- Internship and project in journalism (EINCB341): 50 hours theory + 225 hours practical work, focusing on real-world journalism practices with mentors like Esther Haineaux and Anne-Sophie Collard.
- Digital Communication Workshop (EINCB216): 20 hours theory + 45 hours hands-on exercises led by Antoine Van Eetvelde, perfect for mastering digital tools and workflows.
- Digital Marketing and Communication (ELMSM412): 30 hours exploring practical marketing tools for profit and non-profit sectors, taught by experts like Alain Decrop.
- Corporate communication (EINCB370): 30 hours theory + 15 hours exercises on real corporate strategies with Anne-Catherine Lahaye and Annabelle Klein.
- Communication and digital identity (EINCB312): Hands-on exploration of digital personas and online strategies by Esther Haineaux and Annabelle Klein.

These experiences are housed within the EMCP Faculty (Economics, Management, Communication, and Political Science), where you'll find dedicated spaces like auditoire E12 for program sessions and multi-purpose rooms for collaborative work.