The two-year international Erasmus Mundus Master's programme in Journalism, Media and Globalisation explores the practice and performance of journalism and the media in the context of a new environment shaped by globalisation, modernisation, commercialisation and professional developments.

The programme offers students a unique experience of studying in two European countries. Students are spending the first year in Aarhus, Denmark, and then transfer to another university to specialise in one of four distinct areas of journalism: media and politics (University of Amsterdam, the Netherlands), war and conflict (University of Swansea, UK), business and finance journalism (City University London, UK) or comparative and transcultural approaches (University of Hamburg, Germany). There are additional opportunities for an exchange at Berkeley, Sidney or Santiago de Chile.

This Master's programme is not intended to train students to become journalists. Rather, it is aimed at those already working as professional journalists who wish to further develop their analytical skills and learn more about issues related to globalisation and journalism. 

Studying Journalism, Media and Globalisation at the University of Amsterdam

Politics is significantly shaped by global transnational forces and, at the same time, communication is key in this process. The specialism track at the University of Amsterdam examines European politics and its role in globalisation from the perspective of political communication. Political communication looks at the relationship between political actors, media and citizens, which is changing constantly and takes new and different shape in light of a dynamically changing media environment. Key questions are: How do the news media operate in a transnational public sphere, such as the European Union (EU)? How do these media contribute to the (re)articulation of global and local politics? How does the news coverage of public affairs influence citizens' perceptions, opinions, attitudes and behaviour, and how does it affect politics and the relationships between states, European and non-European publics, governments, and other institutions?

Students specialising in ‘Media and Politics’ will study 60 ECTS at the University of Amsterdam in the Netherlands from September 2014 until July 2015. A study year at the University of Amsterdam consists of two semesters. Each semester contains three blocks of 8 – 8 – 4 weeks.

Degree certificate

Journalism, Media and Globalisation is a joint Master's programme. After successful completion of this programme, you will receive a legally accredited Master’s degree in Journalism, Media and Globalisation and the title joint Master of Arts (MA).