Exchange programme | Communication Management
Exchange programme
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From idea to impact in an international mindset
- You’re a digital savvy and can navigate the media landscape with ease.
- Your global outlook will help you approach new ideas with an open mind.
- Get ready to sharpen your strategy mindset and creative skills.
- Deep dive into all aspects of communication and media via interactive classes.
- Learn the tricks of multiple trades from graphic design and audio to video and web.
- Specialise in either Branding & Activation or Public & Corporate affairs (unique in Belgium).
- Explore the intercultural, psychological, marketing and technological aspects of media.
- Take your studies global with a semester at one of our international partner universities.
- Learn to transform communications plans into results during your international internship.
- As a fully qualified communication and media professional, you will stand at the forefront of innovation in the business world.
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Develop the communication skills that can solve real business challenges! Get insights from seasoned experts and apply them to real-life international projects. All as part of a dynamic group of like-minded students from around the world.
Programme
- Overview
- Courses
- Conditions
- Exam regulations
- Personal coaching
Overview
This programme gives you the advantage of studying in an international environment and is full of international and intercultural experiences. You will work in teams with people from all over the world and have the opportunity to build an international network.
Furthermore you can perfect your craft with new technology on campus.
You will study topics such as intercultural communication, social psychology, globalization, intercultural marketing, international media and innovations & communications, among others. During Expert Classes you will be introduced to the future of communication technology and become immersed in the world of brands and media.
We value the practical component of the field too, so graphic design, video editing, and producing web stories are part of the curriculum. If you want you to improve your skills in foreign languages, just do it and take courses in Survival Dutch, French, Spanish, German or Chinese.The academic year in a nutshell
Courses
Below you can find an overview of the courses ( under reservation of changes), with the number of credits per phase. Credits express how many hours you need on average to process the subject matter (incl. lessons). Count about 25 to 30 hours for 1 study credit.
- We have explained the most important courses in a blue tooltip.
- Would you like to know the detailed content of each subject? Check the programme guide.
- Courses marked with a * are offered fully online. This means you don't have to physically come to Belgium to take these courses.
- Courses with a ** are only meant for students with a communication profile.
Minimum of 24 ECTS & maximum of 33 ECTS for this programme.
Code ECTS Autumn Spring General courses Autumn Expert Classes: Branding and Activation i YC0984 3 x Ethics in New Media and Technology YC0983 3 x Copywriting YC0988 3 x Test Bench New Technology YC1030 3 x Communication & Media Strategy i YC0981 3 x Online Tools i YC0982 3 x Communication Theory i YC0980 6 x Globalisation and International Marketing YC0946 3 x Mobile & Social Media Storytelling YCO858 3 x Digital Lab i YC0987 5 x Psychology YC0950 3 x Elective language courses French 1 YC0964 3 x French 3 YC1112 3 x Professional French YC0442 3 x Spanish 1 YC0962 3 x Spanish 3 YC0659 3 x Survival Dutch YR0118 3 x General courses Spring Innovation & inclusive communication i YC0951 3 x International Playground 2 YC1006 3 x Code ECTS Autumn Spring Urban Experience Week YC1128 3 x Sound & Light Factory YC1108 3 x Media Production Practices YC1129 3 x Digital Lab 2 ** YC1012 3 x International Media Landscape YC1018 3 x Conceptual Thinking YC1110 3 x Advanced Experience Lab YC1013 6 x Film and Media Genres i YC1052 3 x Retail Communication YC1011 3 x Media Analysis YC0474 3 x International Professional Skills YC1127 3 x Ethics in New Media and Technology YC1056 3 x Expert Classes: Public & Corporate Affairs i YC1057 3 x Media & Diversity YC0378 3 x Elective language courses French 2 YC0635 3 x French 4 YC0651 3 x Spanish 2 YC0379 3 x Spanish 4 YC0664 3 x Survival Dutch YR0381 3 x Dutch A1 YR0609 3 x Code ECTS Autumn Spring General courses Autumn Expert Classes: Branding and Activation i YC0984 3 x Ethics in New Media and Technology YC0983 3 x Copywriting YC0988 3 x Test Bench New Technology YC1030 3 x Communication & Media Strategy i YC0981 3 x Online Tools i YC0982 3 x Communication Theory i YC0980 6 x Globalisation and International Marketing YC0946 3 x Mobile & Social Media Storytelling YCO858 3 x Digital Lab i YC0987 5 x Psychology YC0950 3 x Elective language courses French 1 YC0964 3 x French 3 YC1112 3 x Professional French YC0442 3 x Spanish 1 YC0962 3 x Spanish 3 YC0659 3 x Survival Dutch YR0118 3 x General courses Spring Innovation & inclusive communication i YC0951 3 x International Playground 2 YC1006 3 x Urban Experience Week YC1128 3 x Sound & Light Factory YC1108 3 x Media Production Practices YC1129 3 x Digital Lab 2 ** YC1012 3 x International Media Landscape YC1018 3 x Conceptual Thinking YC1110 3 x Advanced Experience Lab YC1013 6 x Film and Media Genres i YC1052 3 x Retail Communication YC1011 3 x Media Analysis YC0474 3 x International Professional Skills YC1127 3 x Ethics in New Media and Technology YC1056 3 x Expert Classes: Public & Corporate Affairs i YC1057 3 x Media & Diversity YC0378 3 x Elective language courses French 2 YC0635 3 x French 4 YC0651 3 x Spanish 2 YC0379 3 x Spanish 4 YC0664 3 x Survival Dutch YR0381 3 x Dutch A1 YR0609 3 x Conditions
- English level B2 / 1st cycle
- Second or third programme year
Exam regulations
- Evaluation autumn semester : January
- Evaluation spring semester: June
- Retake exams on campus: August
Personal coaching
Yes, we care
During your exchange you can count on a whole support team to truly make you feel at home at Thomas More. The International Support Team, the International Office, your 'buddy', Student Services (STUVO), all of our lecturers and many more will personally guide you to ensure that you blend in from the beginning and prosper so that we help you to deploy and nurture your talents. You will never feel alone.
Need to know
- Practical Information
- Additional studies
Practical Information
- Do you have questions regarding...
- your courses or Learning Agreement? Contact your International Coordinator !
- your nominations, application, visa or practical arrangements? Contact the International Office via incoming@thomasmore.be
- Application deadlines
- 15 May (to start in September)
- 31 October (to start in February)
- Do you have questions regarding...
Additional studies
Want to keep on studying? Your bachelor programme is the ideal stepping stone to further studies towards a graduate or postgraduate degree.
Extra bachelor in 1 year
- International Journalism
- Media & Entertainment Business
- International Tourism and Leisure
- Toegepaste Audiovisuele Communicatie
Postgraduate
Master (outside of Belgium)
- Masters in Communication Sciences, Public Relations, Advertising, or Media & Innovation.
- Master International Communication
- Master Media Innovation
- Master International Communication Management
- Master Content & Media Strategy
Master in Belgium (via bridging program)
- Master of Communication Sciences (KULeuven, VUB, UA)
- Master in filmstudies en de visuele cultuur (UA)