Bachelor Communication and Journalism

3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program

Lusofona University

Program Overview

The Bachelor in Communication and Journalism at Lusofona University in Lisbon equips you with hands-on skills for thriving in print, radio, TV, and digital media, perfect if you're passionate about storytelling, current events, and reaching wide audiences. You'll dive into a dynamic mix of theory, writing, and production, building a strong foundation to launch a journalism career right after graduation.

Curriculum Structure
1st Year
In your first year, you'll build essential foundations with courses like Journalistic Composition and Narrative Techniques, learning to craft compelling stories and master writing styles from the ground up. You'll also explore Communication and Information Law alongside Contemporary History, gaining the legal know-how and historical context to report responsibly, while Photojournalism introduces visual storytelling to make your work stand out. English classes ensure you're ready for global communication from day one.

2nd Year
The second year ramps up with practical media skills through Techniques of Radio Expression and Digital Journalism, where you'll produce live radio segments and online content that grabs attention in today's fast-paced digital world. Courses like Political Journalism and Theories of Journalism sharpen your analytical edge, teaching you to cover politics and understand the evolution of news, complemented by Multimedia Computing and Interactivity for tech-savvy reporting.

3rd Year
By your final year, you're applying it all in real-world scenarios with Television Journalism, Radio Journalism, and the Journalism Seminar/Internship, creating TV reports, radio pieces, and gaining professional experience through placements. Specialized topics like Research Journalism, Economic Journalism, and Scientific Journalism prepare you for investigative deep dives and niche beats, wrapping up with Media Analysis to critically evaluate your impact.

Focus Areas
Digital journalism, broadcast production (radio/TV), investigative reporting, photojournalism, and multimedia storytelling.

Learning Outcomes
Graduates emerge as versatile journalists skilled in ethical reporting, multimedia production, audience analysis, and adapting to digital platforms—ready to excel across traditional and new media.

Professional Alignment (Accreditation)
This program aligns with European ECTS standards (180 credits total), ensuring your degree is recognized across the EU for journalism roles, with built-in internships for seamless entry into media professions.

Reputation (Employability Rankings)
Lusofona's communication programs boast strong employability, with graduates frequently placing in top Portuguese media outlets; the university's focus on practical training supports high job placement rates in journalism fields, though specific QS or Guardian rankings for this program highlight regional leadership in media education.

Experiential Learning (Research, Projects, Internships etc.)

At Lusófona University, our Bachelor in Communication and Journalism dives right into hands-on learning from day one, so you'll build real-world skills in journalism for print, radio, TV, and digital media. You'll get access to top-notch infrastructures and equipment that make your training stand out, mastering professional tools by the end of your first year and jumping into exciting projects that mirror the evolving job market. This practical focus, backed by our technological investments, ensures you're not just studying theory—you're creating content like a pro.

Here's how our program brings experiential learning to life:
- Internal projects like the "Journalism at Lusófona" blog and LOC - Lusófona Online: Contents, where you'll produce real journalistic work right on campus.
- Internships at various media companies, giving you direct industry experience and connections.
- Multimedia computing and interactivity courses with professional digital tools, plus digital journalism training to handle today's online platforms.
- Techniques of Radio Expression classes for hands-on audio production skills.

Progression & Future Opportunities

At Lusofona University's Bachelor in Communication and Journalism program in Lisbon, you'll dive right into hands-on learning from day one, mastering professional tools and real-world skills through top-notch facilities and projects tailored to journalism and media. By the end of your first year, you'll already be proficient with essential digital and multimedia tools, then move into practical projects like producing content for the "Journalism at Lusófona" blog and LOC - "Lusófona Online: Contents," plus internships at media companies to build your portfolio and network. This tech-forward approach, backed by the university's major investments in equipment and infrastructure, ensures you're ready for the fast-changing media world.

Here are some standout ways you'll gain experiential learning specific to this program:
- Internal media projects: Create and publish real content for the "Journalism at Lusófona" blog and LOC platform, applying skills in digital journalism, multimedia computing, and interactivity right from year two.
- Internships: Partner with various media outlets for on-the-job experience in radio, TV, print, and digital journalism, preparing you for professional roles.
- Specialized courses with practical focus: Hands-on training in Techniques of Radio Expression, Digital Journalism, Political Journalism, and Multimedia Computing, using university-provided professional equipment.
- Technological infrastructure: Access cutting-edge tools and facilities optimized for journalism training, including software for computational thinking, multimedia interactivity, and content production.