Exchange programme | Journalism
Exchange programme
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Seek the truth. Use your voice.
Tell your story.
- You are intrigued by what happens in the world and you like to work with language.
- You will learn how to research, interview, write, photograph and film.
- You will also gain more insight into current affairs.
- You develop digital skills in various media.
- You specialise in the medium that suits you best: text and image, video or audio. You learn how to use social media professionally.
- You are taught by lecturers with a journalistic background and top journalists are guest speakers and talk about their profession.
- You actively contribute to our own editorial team online 21bis.
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Eyecatchers
Our own media platform: 21bis.be
21bis.be is the website of Thomas More’s Journalism and International Journalism students. Their target group also comprises international students in Flanders, as we have an English language section on the website.
Factcheck it out: EUFactcheck
Leading up to the European elections on May 26 2019, our International Journalism students took part in EUFactcheck, together with students from 20 other journalism programmes all over Europe. Also this academic year we are participating in EUFactcheck.
Programme
- Overview
- Courses
- Conditions
- Exam regulations
- Personal coaching
Overview
The exchange programme aims at students from partner institutions who want to spend one or two semesters studying journalism in an international context, with a clear focus on learning by doing.
All the courses within the programme are taught in English and students will be working in an English-speaking newsroom environment.
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.
- A combination of courses from different programmes is not possible.
- Courses marked with a * are offered fully online. This means you don't have to physically come to Belgium to take these courses.
Code ECTS Autumn Spring COMPULSORY COURSES International Media Project News YC1044 3 X International Media Project Stories YC1045 3 X International Reporting YC0693 3 X International Journalism Topics YC1003 3 X Multimedia Skills YC1004 3 X English Writing and Editorial Skills YC0790 3 X Crossmedia Project i YC0598 6 X Crossmedia Project XL i YC0699 12 X ELECTIVES Research International Journalism YC0872 3 X External Media Project YC1046 3 X Code ECTS Autumn Spring Interview Skills YC1101 3 X Video YC0900 3 X Graphic Design Print & Web YC1031 3 X Media & Diversity YC0378 3 X Survival Dutch YR0118 3 X Survival Dutch YR0381 3 X International Project 2 i YC0471 3 X Media Analysis YC0474 3 X Media Playground 2 YC1006 3 X English 2 YC0555 3 X Intercultural Communication YR0382 3 X Code ECTS Autumn Spring COMPULSORY COURSES International Media Project News YC1044 3 X International Media Project Stories YC1045 3 X International Reporting YC0693 3 X International Journalism Topics YC1003 3 X Multimedia Skills YC1004 3 X English Writing and Editorial Skills YC0790 3 X Crossmedia Project i YC0598 6 X Crossmedia Project XL i YC0699 12 X ELECTIVES Research International Journalism YC0872 3 X External Media Project YC1046 3 X Interview Skills YC1101 3 X Video YC0900 3 X Graphic Design Print & Web YC1031 3 X Media & Diversity YC0378 3 X Survival Dutch YR0118 3 X Survival Dutch YR0381 3 X International Project 2 i YC0471 3 X Media Analysis YC0474 3 X Media Playground 2 YC1006 3 X English 2 YC0555 3 X Intercultural Communication YR0382 3 X Conditions
- Journalism Degree student at one of our partner institutions.
- Online, print, radio and/or TV journalism skills
- Autumn semester: 3rd year student (120 ECTS before arrival)
- Spring semester: 2nd year student (90 ECTS before arrival)
Exam regulations
Exams are organised in January and in June.
The modalities to re-take an exam (online, on campus, dates,…) differ per course.
Descriptions are available in the programme guide.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
Tweede bachelor (via verkort traject)
Media en Entertainment Business (in 1 jaar)
Communicatiemanagement (in 1 jaar)
Banaba
Postgraduaat
Master (via schakeljaar)
- Communicatiewetenschappen
- Bedrijfscommunicatie
- Sociale en culturele antropologie
- Overheidsmanagement en –beleid
- Vergelijkende en internationale politiek
- Culturele Studies
- Meertalige Communicatie