PROGRAM DETAILS
Duration4 years (full time)
Fees
€8,640 per year
LanguageGreek
CampusNicosia
DOWNLOAD BROCHUREThe aim of the program is the provision of high quality academic education at a BA level and the promotion of Research in the fields of Journalism, Mass Media, Cultural and Social History, and the Social Sciences more broadly.
In the framework of this general aim, the program is structured so that it enhances, in a developmental process, the introduction, acquaintance, and eventually specialization of the students in the field of Journalism and in the analysis of the social-cultural function and dynamics of the Media. In this context (which is based on a liberal arts/humanistic studies framework) it is expected that the students will develop skills for, interpretation, organization, and transmission of information – in both Journalistic practice and in social science research. There is a special emphasis in this context on the use of scientific methodology and in the analysis of social reality during the exercise of the journalistic profession.
Through the encouragement of critical thought, the program of study aims to contribute towards the creation of new [aesthetic, cultural, political and social] forms of perceiving reality and comprehending the alternative possibilities which are possible in given historical circumstances and dynamics.
The language of instruction is Greek.
2. Employ critical thought in the context of historical, humanistic, and aesthetic forms of understanding the world.
3. Provide the skills which will enable the practical acquaintance of the students with professional and scientific issues and the handling of individual and group work contexts.
4. Demonstrate understanding of the theoretical knowledge and professional-technical skills of the field of Journalism.
5. Demonstrate understanding of the broader structures of public discourse on economic, political and cultural issues.
6. Demonstrate competency in conducting scientific research.
7. Develop competency to organize information and to employ forms and techniques of processing information so that the students can participate actively in the new interactive forms of mass communication.
8. Build skills which enhance the development of the students’ autonomy as responsible individuals with forms of social, cultural and political consciousness [as in the form of active citizenship].
There are no specific admission requirements for this Program. Candidates can be admitted to the Program only if they satisfy the general admission requirements of the University.
Recognition of Prior Learning
There are no specific arrangements for recognition of prior learning for this Program. Candidates can be granted transfer credits according to the general arrangements for recognition of prior learning of the University.
There are no specific examination regulations, assessment and grading methods employed by this Program. The examination regulations, assessment methods and grading system for this Program are the same as the relevant general university regulations.
Graduation Requirements
Students are eligible for graduation after successfully completing 240 ECTS credits in the courses listed in the Program Structure.
Furthermore, a student can graduate only if their CGPA is greater or equal to 5.00 out of 10.00. Graduating students with a CGPA less than 5.00 might have to take extra courses or repeat a number of courses in order to improve their grades.
Access to Further Studies
The graduates of the Program have access to graduate studies (2nd and 3rd Cycle) in disciplines related with the disciplines of journalism media and communication.
General Journalism
Module Group
ECTS
The student must successfully complete 216 ECTS, from the following list of modules:
No. | Code | Name | ECTS | Hours / week |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | COM120 | INTRODUCTION TO JOURNALISM AND REPORTING | 6 | 3 |
2 | COM103 | INTRODUCTION TO MASS COMMUNICATION | 6 | 3 |
3 | COM122 | RADIO PRODUCTION I | 6 | 4 |
4 | COM102 | ONLINE COMMUNICATION-DIGITAL MEDIA TECHNOLOGIES | 6 | 3 |
5 | COM111 | POLITICAL SCIENCE: POLITICAL THEORY | 6 | 3 |
6 | COM140 | JOURNALISTIC LANGUAGE | 6 | 3 |
7 | COM134 | PRODUCTION PRINT MEDIA | 6 | 4 |
8 | COM100 | TV PRODUCTION I | 6 | 4 |
9 | COM110 | PHILOSOPHY I | 6 | 3 |
10 | COM105 | POLITICAL ECONOMY | 6 | 3 |
11 | COM248 | PHOTOGRAPHY AND PHOTO REPORTING | 6 | 3 |
12 | COM240 | VOICE AND DICTION | 6 | 3 |
13 | COM104 | SOCIOLOGY | 6 | 3 |
14 | COM261 | MODERN HISTORY OF CYPRUS – THE CYPRUS PROBLEM | 6 | 3 |
15 | COM254 | GENERAL PRINCIPALS OF LAW, MASS COMMUNICATION LAW AND JOURNALISTIC CODE OF CONDUCT | 6 | 3 |
16 | AENG101 | BASIC ENGLISH | 6 | 3 |
17 | COM422 | IDEOLOGY AND MASS COMMUNICATION | 6 | 3 |
18 | COM366 | PSYCHOLOGY OF MEDIA AND COMMUNICATION | 6 | 4 |
19 | COM435 | POLITICAL COMMUNICATION | 6 | 3 |
20 | COM450 | HISTORY OF JOURNALISM AND MASS MEDIA IN CYPRUS | 6 | 3 |
21 | JOU222 | RADIO PRODUCTION II | 6 | 3 |
22 | JOU390 | INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM AND HUMAN-INTEREST STORIES | 6 | 3 |
23 | JOU210 | TV PRODUCTION II | 6 | 4 |
24 | COM330 | ONLINE JOURNALISM- CONTENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS | 6 | 3 |
25 | JOU380 | EUROPEAN UNION, MIDDLE EAST AND CYPRUS | 6 | 4 |
26 | JOU397 | SPORTS REPORTING | 6 | 3 |
27 | JOU370 | DIGITAL CULTURES | 6 | 3 |
28 | COM353 | COMMUNICATIONAL RESEARCH METHODS | 6 | 3 |
29 | JOU414 | ENVIRONMENTAL AND SCIENCE COMMUNICATION AND JOURNALISM | 6 | 3 |
30 | JOU425 | FAKE NEWS, JOURNALISM AND POLITICS | 6 | 3 |
31 | JOU447 | DATA JOURNALISM-DATA ANALYTICS AND VISUALISATION | 6 | 3 |
32 | JOU481 | THESIS | 12 | 3 |
33 | JOU471 | INTERNSHIP | 6 | 3 |
34 | JOU420 | DOCUMENTARY-PRODUCTION OF NON-FICTION FILM | 6 | 4 |
35 | COM280 | DIGITAL MEDIA TECHNOLOGIES | 6 | 3 |
The student must successfully complete 12 ECTS, from the following list of modules:
No. | Code | Name | ECTS | Hours / week |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | ELC202 | POLITICAL SCIENCE II | 6 | 3 |
2 | ELC399 | SPORTS PRODUCTIONS: TV AND NEW MEDIA | 6 | 3 |
3 | ELC201 | PHILOSOPHY ΙΙ | 6 | 3 |
4 | ELC300 | CULTURAL STUDIES | 6 | 3 |
5 | ELC418 | PHOTOGRAPHY AND AESTHETICS | 6 | 3 |
6 | ELC492 | TRANSFORMATIONS OF THE EUROPEAN THOUGHT | 6 | 3 |
7 | ELC230 | FILM AND COMMUNICATION | 6 | 3 |
8 | ELC302 | CONTEMPORARY CYPRIOT LITERATURE | 6 | 3 |
9 | ELC413 | STRATEGIC COMMUNICATION | 6 | 3 |
10 | ELC306 | HUMAN RIGHTS LAW | 6 | 3 |
11 | ELC163 | DIPLOMATIC HISTORY | 6 | 3 |
12 | ELC162 | HISTORY OF POLITICAL IDEAS | 6 | 3 |
13 | ELC350 | ADVERTISING: STORYBOARDING & PRODUCTION | 6 | 3 |
14 | ELC354 | SEMIOTICS OF TEXT AND IMAGES | 6 | 3 |
15 | ELC322 | MULTITRACK RECORDING, EDITING & MIXING TECHNIQUES | 6 | 3 |
16 | ELC325 | MUSIC IN POPULAR CULTURE AND FILMS | 6 | 3 |
17 | ELC115 | COMPUTER APPLICATION PACKAGES | 6 | 3 |
Total
240
Semesters
ECTS
No. | Code | Name | ECTS |
---|---|---|---|
1 | COM102 | ONLINE COMMUNICATION-DIGITAL MEDIA TECHNOLOGIES | 6 |
2 | COM103 | INTRODUCTION TO MASS COMMUNICATION | 6 |
3 | COM111 | POLITICAL SCIENCE: POLITICAL THEORY | 6 |
4 | COM120 | INTRODUCTION TO JOURNALISM AND REPORTING | 6 |
5 | COM122 | RADIO PRODUCTION I | 6 |
TOTAL | 30 |
No. | Code | Name | ECTS |
---|---|---|---|
1 | COM100 | TV PRODUCTION I | 6 |
2 | COM105 | POLITICAL ECONOMY | 6 |
3 | COM110 | PHILOSOPHY I | 6 |
4 | COM134 | PRODUCTION PRINT MEDIA | 6 |
5 | COM140 | JOURNALISTIC LANGUAGE | 6 |
TOTAL | 30 |
No. | Code | Name | ECTS |
---|---|---|---|
1 | COM104 | SOCIOLOGY | 6 |
2 | COM240 | VOICE AND DICTION | 6 |
3 | COM248 | PHOTOGRAPHY AND PHOTO REPORTING | 6 |
4 | COM261 | MODERN HISTORY OF CYPRUS – THE CYPRUS PROBLEM | 6 |
5 | COM280 | DIGITAL MEDIA TECHNOLOGIES | 6 |
TOTAL | 30 |
No. | Code | Name | ECTS |
---|---|---|---|
1 | AENG101 | BASIC ENGLISH | 6 |
2 | COM254 | GENERAL PRINCIPALS OF LAW, MASS COMMUNICATION LAW AND JOURNALISTIC CODE OF CONDUCT | 6 |
3 | COM366 | PSYCHOLOGY OF MEDIA AND COMMUNICATION | 6 |
4 | COM422 | IDEOLOGY AND MASS COMMUNICATION | 6 |
5 | COM435 | POLITICAL COMMUNICATION | 6 |
TOTAL | 30 |
No. | Code | Name | ECTS |
---|---|---|---|
1 | COM450 | HISTORY OF JOURNALISM AND MASS MEDIA IN CYPRUS | 6 |
2 | JOU210 | TV PRODUCTION II | 6 |
3 | JOU222 | RADIO PRODUCTION II | 6 |
4 | JOU390 | INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM AND HUMAN-INTEREST STORIES | 6 |
5 | FREE ELECTIVE | 6 | |
TOTAL | 30 |
No. | Code | Name | ECTS |
---|---|---|---|
1 | COM330 | ONLINE JOURNALISM- CONTENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS | 6 |
2 | JOU370 | DIGITAL CULTURES | 6 |
3 | JOU380 | EUROPEAN UNION, MIDDLE EAST AND CYPRUS | 6 |
4 | JOU397 | SPORTS REPORTING | 6 |
5 | FREE ELECTIVE | 6 | |
TOTAL | 30 |
No. | Code | Name | ECTS |
---|---|---|---|
1 | COM353 | COMMUNICATIONAL RESEARCH METHODS | 6 |
2 | JOU414 | ENVIRONMENTAL AND SCIENCE COMMUNICATION AND JOURNALISM | 6 |
3 | JOU425 | FAKE NEWS, JOURNALISM AND POLITICS | 6 |
4 | JOU447 | DATA JOURNALISM-DATA ANALYTICS AND VISUALISATION | 6 |
5 | JOURNALISM ELECTIVE | 6 | |
TOTAL | 30 |
No. | Code | Name | ECTS |
---|---|---|---|
1 | JOU420 | DOCUMENTARY-PRODUCTION OF NON-FICTION FILM | 6 |
2 | JOU471 | INTERNSHIP | 6 |
3 | JOU481 | THESIS | 12 |
4 | JOURNALISM ELECTIVE | 6 | |
TOTAL | 30 |
Public Relations and Communication
Module Group
ECTS
The student must successfully complete 216 ECTS, from the following list of modules:
No. | Code | Name | ECTS | Hours / week |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | COM120 | INTRODUCTION TO JOURNALISM AND REPORTING | 6 | 3 |
2 | COM103 | INTRODUCTION TO MASS COMMUNICATION | 6 | 3 |
3 | COM140 | JOURNALISTIC LANGUAGE | 6 | 3 |
4 | COM102 | ONLINE COMMUNICATION-DIGITAL MEDIA TECHNOLOGIES | 6 | 3 |
5 | COM111 | POLITICAL SCIENCE: POLITICAL THEORY | 6 | 3 |
6 | COM122 | RADIO PRODUCTION I | 6 | 4 |
7 | COM134 | PRODUCTION PRINT MEDIA | 6 | 4 |
8 | COM100 | TV PRODUCTION I | 6 | 4 |
9 | COM110 | PHILOSOPHY I | 6 | 3 |
10 | COM105 | POLITICAL ECONOMY | 6 | 3 |
11 | COM248 | PHOTOGRAPHY AND PHOTO REPORTING | 6 | 3 |
12 | COM240 | VOICE AND DICTION | 6 | 3 |
13 | COM280 | DIGITAL MEDIA TECHNOLOGIES | 6 | 3 |
14 | COM104 | SOCIOLOGY | 6 | 3 |
15 | COM261 | MODERN HISTORY OF CYPRUS – THE CYPRUS PROBLEM | 6 | 3 |
16 | COM254 | GENERAL PRINCIPALS OF LAW, MASS COMMUNICATION LAW AND JOURNALISTIC CODE OF CONDUCT | 6 | 3 |
17 | AENG101 | BASIC ENGLISH | 6 | 3 |
18 | COM422 | IDEOLOGY AND MASS COMMUNICATION | 6 | 3 |
19 | COM366 | PSYCHOLOGY OF MEDIA AND COMMUNICATION | 6 | 4 |
20 | COM435 | POLITICAL COMMUNICATION | 6 | 3 |
21 | COM450 | HISTORY OF JOURNALISM AND MASS MEDIA IN CYPRUS | 6 | 3 |
22 | PRC203 | MARKETING RESEARCH AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS | 6 | 3 |
23 | PRC362 | PUBLIC SPEAKING AND RHETORIC | 6 | 3 |
24 | PRC245 | COMMUNICATION AND PUBLIC RELATIONS I | 6 | 4 |
25 | COM330 | ONLINE JOURNALISM- CONTENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS | 6 | 3 |
26 | PRC317 | DIGITAL MARKETING TECHNOLOGIES | 6 | 4 |
27 | PRC307 | INTEGATED MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS | 6 | 3 |
28 | PRC400 | COMMUNICATION AND PUBLIC RELATIONS II | 6 | 3 |
29 | COM353 | COMMUNICATIONAL RESEARCH METHODS | 6 | 3 |
30 | PRC430 | THEORIES OF MASS MEDIA COMMUNICATION | 6 | 3 |
31 | PRC412 | STRATEGIC COMMUNICATION | 6 | 3 |
32 | PRC428 | BRAND MANAGEMENT AND CONTENT MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS | 6 | 3 |
33 | PRC481 | THESIS | 12 | 3 |
34 | PRC471 | INTERNSHIP | 6 | 3 |
35 | PRC442 | CRISIS COMMUNICATION | 6 | 3 |
The student must successfully complete 12 ECTS, from the following list of modules:
No. | Code | Name | ECTS | Hours / week |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | ELC202 | POLITICAL SCIENCE II | 6 | 3 |
2 | ELC399 | SPORTS PRODUCTIONS: TV AND NEW MEDIA | 6 | 3 |
3 | ELC201 | PHILOSOPHY ΙΙ | 6 | 3 |
4 | ELC300 | CULTURAL STUDIES | 6 | 3 |
5 | ELC418 | PHOTOGRAPHY AND AESTHETICS | 6 | 3 |
6 | ELC492 | TRANSFORMATIONS OF THE EUROPEAN THOUGHT | 6 | 3 |
7 | ELC230 | FILM AND COMMUNICATION | 6 | 3 |
8 | ELC302 | CONTEMPORARY CYPRIOT LITERATURE | 6 | 3 |
9 | ELC413 | STRATEGIC COMMUNICATION | 6 | 3 |
10 | ELC306 | HUMAN RIGHTS LAW | 6 | 3 |
11 | ELC163 | DIPLOMATIC HISTORY | 6 | 3 |
12 | ELC162 | HISTORY OF POLITICAL IDEAS | 6 | 3 |
13 | ELC350 | ADVERTISING: STORYBOARDING & PRODUCTION | 6 | 3 |
14 | ELC354 | SEMIOTICS OF TEXT AND IMAGES | 6 | 3 |
15 | ELC325 | MUSIC IN POPULAR CULTURE AND FILMS | 6 | 3 |
16 | ELC115 | COMPUTER APPLICATION PACKAGES | 6 | 3 |
17 | ELC322 | MULTITRACK RECORDING, EDITING & MIXING TECHNIQUES | 6 | 3 |
Total
240
Semesters
ECTS
No. | Code | Name | ECTS |
---|---|---|---|
1 | COM102 | ONLINE COMMUNICATION-DIGITAL MEDIA TECHNOLOGIES | 6 |
2 | COM103 | INTRODUCTION TO MASS COMMUNICATION | 6 |
3 | COM111 | POLITICAL SCIENCE: POLITICAL THEORY | 6 |
4 | COM120 | INTRODUCTION TO JOURNALISM AND REPORTING | 6 |
5 | COM140 | JOURNALISTIC LANGUAGE | 6 |
TOTAL | 30 |
No. | Code | Name | ECTS |
---|---|---|---|
1 | COM100 | TV PRODUCTION I | 6 |
2 | COM105 | POLITICAL ECONOMY | 6 |
3 | COM110 | PHILOSOPHY I | 6 |
4 | COM122 | RADIO PRODUCTION I | 6 |
5 | COM134 | PRODUCTION PRINT MEDIA | 6 |
TOTAL | 30 |
No. | Code | Name | ECTS |
---|---|---|---|
1 | COM104 | SOCIOLOGY | 6 |
2 | COM240 | VOICE AND DICTION | 6 |
3 | COM248 | PHOTOGRAPHY AND PHOTO REPORTING | 6 |
4 | COM261 | MODERN HISTORY OF CYPRUS – THE CYPRUS PROBLEM | 6 |
5 | COM280 | DIGITAL MEDIA TECHNOLOGIES | 6 |
TOTAL | 30 |
No. | Code | Name | ECTS |
---|---|---|---|
1 | AENG101 | BASIC ENGLISH | 6 |
2 | COM254 | GENERAL PRINCIPALS OF LAW, MASS COMMUNICATION LAW AND JOURNALISTIC CODE OF CONDUCT | 6 |
3 | COM366 | PSYCHOLOGY OF MEDIA AND COMMUNICATION | 6 |
4 | COM422 | IDEOLOGY AND MASS COMMUNICATION | 6 |
5 | COM435 | POLITICAL COMMUNICATION | 6 |
TOTAL | 30 |
No. | Code | Name | ECTS |
---|---|---|---|
1 | COM450 | HISTORY OF JOURNALISM AND MASS MEDIA IN CYPRUS | 6 |
2 | PRC203 | MARKETING RESEARCH AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS | 6 |
3 | PRC245 | COMMUNICATION AND PUBLIC RELATIONS I | 6 |
4 | PRC362 | PUBLIC SPEAKING AND RHETORIC | 6 |
5 | FREE ELECTIVE | 6 | |
TOTAL | 30 |
No. | Code | Name | ECTS |
---|---|---|---|
1 | COM330 | ONLINE JOURNALISM- CONTENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS | 6 |
2 | PRC307 | INTEGATED MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS | 6 |
3 | PRC317 | DIGITAL MARKETING TECHNOLOGIES | 6 |
4 | PRC400 | COMMUNICATION AND PUBLIC RELATIONS II | 6 |
5 | JOURNALISM ELECTIVE | 6 | |
TOTAL | 30 |
No. | Code | Name | ECTS |
---|---|---|---|
1 | COM353 | COMMUNICATIONAL RESEARCH METHODS | 6 |
2 | PRC412 | STRATEGIC COMMUNICATION | 6 |
3 | PRC428 | BRAND MANAGEMENT AND CONTENT MARKETING COMMUNICATIONS | 6 |
4 | PRC430 | THEORIES OF MASS MEDIA COMMUNICATION | 6 |
5 | JOURNALISM ELECTIVE | 6 | |
TOTAL | 30 |
No. | Code | Name | ECTS |
---|---|---|---|
1 | PRC442 | CRISIS COMMUNICATION | 6 |
2 | PRC471 | INTERNSHIP | 6 |
3 | PRC481 | THESIS | 12 |
4 | JOURNALISM ELECTIVE | 6 | |
TOTAL | 30 |
The delivery of the program of study is supported by the following members of staff:
Rank | Name |
---|---|
Associate Professor - Programme Coordinator | Dr. Costakis Constantinou |
Associate Professor | Dr. Sotiris Theocharides |
Assistant Professor | Dr. Emilios Charalambides |
Assistant Professor | Dr. Christiana Karayianni |
Assistant Professor | Dr. Eve Lambrou |
Special Teaching Staff | Ms. Ioanna Christodoulou |