International Communication and Media Short Programme
International Communication and Media Short Programme (English)
NEW! Start your studies in September or February.
Do you want to become an international communication manager? And do you have a bachelor’s or master’s degree in the field of marketing, communication or journalism? Then we have great news!
Enroll for our new one-year programme in International Communication and Media and graduate as a full-blown international communication expert.
You can specialize in one of the two tracks:
- Branding & Activation
- Public & Corporate Affairs
Each track offers a combination of expert classes, media skills, and real-world pitches in SCRUM teams. During your internship you develop your professional communication skills and acquire job focus.
All courses are taught in English. Come join students from all over the world and enroll today.
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Expert Classes and expert skills
Ready for real communication & business challenges? Get insights from the best experts in the trade and work on real assignments for international companies in our ‘Expert Classes’. Develop your creative and practical skills in graphic design, video editing, web content, and more.
Internship XL
Practice makes perfect. That’s why we have upgraded our internship to 15 full-blown weeks. Your chances of getting that exciting, international career get a well-deserved boost.
What are the job opportunities?
At the end of the programme, you’re on track for an international career in communication and media. Our graduates work in communication agencies, multinational companies, international institutions, worldwide non-profit organizations, international diplomacy, and industries related to culture, media, fashion, sports, and more.
Education program
- Your schedule
- Courses
- Practice makes perfect
- Internship
- Diploma requirements
Your schedule
During this one-year programme you develop, implement and evaluate creative and effective communication strategies. You will do so in heterogeneous, multidisciplinary and international teams.
The first semester consists of 13 course weeks, including a pitch for an international client. You will attend lectures, labs, training sessions and workshops. All of these are taught by professionals, each of them are authorities in their field.
In the second semester you will complete an (international) internship in an international organization or agency abroad or in Belgium.
Courses
Take a look in the programme guide for more details.
Semester 1 2 Branding & Activation – Strategy & Planning Media Strategy 3 Expert Classes Branding & Activation 3 – Business & Society Essentials for Business Performance 3 Digital Media Management 3 Test Bench New Technology 3 – Concept & Creation Expert Skills Branding & Activation 3 Audio & Video Production 2 3 Digital Marketing 3 Copywriting or Graphic Design Print & Web 3 – Communication SkillS Writing & Presentation Skills 3 – Labs International Pitch Branding & Activation 6 @WORK International Internship Branding & Activation 30 Semester 1 2 Public & Corporate Affairs – Strategy & Planning Media Strategy 3 Expert Classes: Public and Corporate Affairs 3 – Business & Society Essentials for Business Performance 3 Digital Media Management 3 Regional and City Marketing 3 – Concept & Creation Expert Skills Public & Corporate Affairs 3 Media Production Practices or Conceptual Thinking 3 Graphic Design Print & Web 3 – Communication SkillS Writing & Presentation Skills 3 Public Speaking 3 – Labs International Pitch Public and Corporate Affairs 6 – @WORK International Internship Public & Corporate Affairs 30 Semester 1 2 Branding & Activation – Strategy & Planning Media Strategy 3 Expert Classes Branding & Activation 3 – Business & Society Essentials for Business Performance 3 Digital Media Management 3 Test Bench New Technology 3 – Concept & Creation Expert Skills Branding & Activation 3 Audio & Video Production 2 3 Digital Marketing 3 Copywriting or Graphic Design Print & Web 3 – Communication SkillS Writing & Presentation Skills 3 – Labs International Pitch Branding & Activation 6 @WORK International Internship Branding & Activation 30 Public & Corporate Affairs – Strategy & Planning Media Strategy 3 Expert Classes: Public and Corporate Affairs 3 – Business & Society Essentials for Business Performance 3 Digital Media Management 3 Regional and City Marketing 3 – Concept & Creation Expert Skills Public & Corporate Affairs 3 Media Production Practices or Conceptual Thinking 3 Graphic Design Print & Web 3 – Communication SkillS Writing & Presentation Skills 3 Public Speaking 3 – Labs International Pitch Public and Corporate Affairs 6 – @WORK International Internship Public & Corporate Affairs 30 Practice makes perfect
In this short programme, you will take all of the courses in English, together with a group of international students.
You will be taught by faculty staff as well as by international professionals. This is an excellent opportunity to expand your international network.
Internship
During you internship you acquire a detailed understanding of the communication specialist’s profession. You get to prove your communication skills in a challenging, real-life context. We offer a wide variety of internship positions, both in Belgium and across the globe, so you can jump-start your international career.
Diploma requirements
In addition to the general admission requirements for English bachelor programmes, these are the specific diploma requirements for the abbreviated/one year degree :
- Ba/Ma in Communication
- Ba/Ma in Media & Entertainment Business
- Ba/MA in Marketing
- Ba/Ma in Media Technology or Creation
- Ba/Ma in Journalism
- Ba/Ma in Interactive Media Design
Additional evaluation by study counsellor based on Earlier Obtained Qualifications (EOQ) and Earlier Obtained Credits (EOC) for students with at least 120 ECTS-credits (exempted EOQ), proving experience/expertise/competence in:
- Ba/Ma in Tourism
- Ba/Ma in Business and Society
- Ba/Ma in Languages
- Ba/Ma in Creation
- Ba/Ma in Communication skills
After Graduation
- Working in Belgium
Working in Belgium
Search Year
International students can apply for a new residence permit status upon graduation and extend their stay in Belgium up to 12 months to find work! Eager to launch your career in Belgium after your studies? No worries! We’re here to help you navigate the Search Year application process.