Study journalism abroad

Journalism education abroad, the study of journalism in Europe and America opens up prospects for Russian and foreign students to work in leading news agencies, world-class print and online media, and a career as a successful independent journalist. Foreign education in the field of media is valued higher than Russian education when looking for a job in the domestic and international media market. In the process of training, future journalists learn to make presentations, hone their skills in writing, editing, creating content for radio, television, social networks, news sites, and get acquainted with the legal aspects of the media. Working as a journalist requires certain personal qualities: the desire for something new, the ability to operate with a large amount of information, the ability to work quickly and in conditions of increased stress, energy.

The percentage of employment of graduates of journalism faculties of foreign universities is more than 90% in the first 6 months after graduation. Employment opportunities for specialists with journalistic education received abroad are quite wide: they work as journalists, reporters, editors, copywriters, PR specialists in international media, and are engaged in the production of their own media.

Smapse consultants will provide qualified assistance in choosing a country of study, options for admission to universities with the study of journalism, prompt deadlines for submission and lists  of documents for enrollment.

Journalism education in foreign schools is the study of general humanitarian, special profile disciplines in the middle classes, the deepening of knowledge in the field of language, literature, social sciences in high school. In the programs for preparing for admission to journalism faculties, students study such subjects as:

• article writing basics
• news preparation
• editing
• copywriting
• media history
• mass communication and society
• media laws and business ethics.

Foreign applicants who have graduated from foreign high school programs, preparation courses for admission to faculties with a journalistic bias, have significant advantages when enrolling in ranking universities. The most popular pre-university preparatory programs: International Baccalaureate, Foundation, A-Level, Pathway. 

Summer Programs at International Summer Schools St Andrews, Cambridge & Yale

The exclusive ISSOS summer program offers high school students 13 to 18 years old a unique opportunity to combine study, creative enrichment and relaxation in Cambridge (England). Students create a personalized three-week program that meets their academic needs and interests, develop writing, editing skills, learn to discuss social, political and ethical issues. The courses are taught by the best teachers of elite universities.

Washington State University Preparatory Program

Washington State University offers prestigious academic programs designed to prepare applicants for the future career of journalists. The Pathway Journalism / Communications program will prepare you for undergraduate studies at Washington State University or another elite foreign university. After successful completion of the program, students can apply for admission immediately to the 2nd year, provided that they meet university parameters (language skills, number of credits).

Certificate in Journalism Saddleback College

Saddleback College (California, USA) offers top-level journalism study programs for Russian and international students. The course includes basic academic disciplines required for admission to college or university. The emphasis is put on the study of law, ethics in journalism, history and media theory. The courses allow students to hone the skills necessary for working in newspaper, magazine, electronic media, public relations departments in business or government, as well as related positions in the Internet, radio and television industry.

Journalism education abroad is considered one of the most prestigious and in demand - journalism is among the top 10 most popular professions among young people. This is one of the most dynamic sectors of humanitarian knowledge, the changes in which are happening very quickly, therefore only the most advanced universities with flexible programs and an interdisciplinary approach fall in the rankings of universities with a study of journalism. Universiteit van Amsterdam, Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism, Stanford University, City University of New York, University of Westminster are considered the most rated universities today. Most of the top universities offer students participation in interesting media projects, internships in major publications.

The Faculty of Humanities, Leiden University is one of the best in Europe and the Netherlands, has high points in the Times and QS World rankings. Most university programs have an interdisciplinary profile and include a well-balanced practical skills program.

Undergraduate Programs:

• Cognition, language, communication
• Media and culture
• Media and Information
• Language and communication (Dutch language culture).

Master courses:

• Media research.

Columbia University Graduate School of Journalism is one of the oldest, most experienced, and at the same time modern journalism schools in the world. The educational institution creates programs based on the need to convey to students the idea of the fundamental values of professional ethics, based on advanced journalistic innovations and media research.

The fields of study include the following areas:

• Data journalism
• Documentary journalism
• Journalistic Investigations
• Multimedia
• Broadcast Journalism
• Radio Journalism, Podcasts
• Economics, art, science, international news
• Written Journalism.

The school offers the following programs for foreign students:

• Master of Journalism
• Master of Science in Data Journalism
• Master of arts
• Master of Journalism and Computer Science
• Master of Communications.

The Department of Art History at Stanford University, an interdisciplinary unit staffed by the best teachers, experienced professors, and working journalists, offers a bachelor's degree, a master's degree in art history, art practice, cinematography, documentary film, media, and design.
Research Areas:

• Introduction to the Media
• Street media.

City University of New York teaches journalism in the context of the digital revolution that took place in the 2000s, examines the latest storytelling skills, entrepreneurial and technological skills needed by a journalist who runs his own media publication, along with reporting, writing, and ethics. The CUNY Journalism Department is the only state-funded journalism school in the center of the media capital, therefore it has a relatively low tuition and excellent scholarship programs. There are 3 Master's degrees - general, entrepreneurial, social journalism. The faculty provides research, training, intellectual leadership, industry meetings and financial support for the quality work of future graduates.

University of Westminster - an elite educational institution with a rich history provides students with quality academic programs, participation in cultural and professional events in the field of media. The Center for Research and Education in the Field of Art and Media (CREAM) is the UK's leading research center for media, art and design (according to the Research Excellence Framework 2014). The center operates in six main areas of research, including experimental media: they focus on experimental, creative approaches to new media, and are focused on interdisciplinary cooperation in the field of art and science.