Courses / Faculty of Arts and Humanities

Bachelor's Degree in Journalism and Communication

General Objectives of the Course

a) Provide theoretical and practical introductory training in journalism and communication.
b) Develop skills for the formulation of messages appropriate to the areas of communication.
c) Initiate the current development of the areas of specialization associated with journalism and communication.
d) Provide basic knowledge of the dynamics and the social, economic, political, legal, professional and ethical frameworks of journalism and communication;
e) Develop an interdisciplinary approach to the acquisition of selection and interpretation and application of appropriate literature in relation to the content, context, objectives and quality of information.
f) Develop the capacity to think autonomously and critically, performing tasks and proposing solutions to problems in the an educational context.
g) Provide skills to employ study methodologies in education.
h) Allow access to previous study cycles.

Admission Requirements

National Call for Access and Entry to Higher Education (DGES):

One of the following subjects:
06 Philosophy
11 History
18 Portuguese

Application score: 95 points (0-200 scale)
Entry exams: 95 points (0-200 scale)

Calculation Formula:
Secondary school average: 50%
Entry exams: 50%

Other forms of access (UC-applicants):
- Change of Institution / Course Pair Schemes;
- Special Access Call for over 23-years-olds;
- Special Access Call for Holders of Other Higher Education Courses;
- Special Call for International Students.

This information does not exempt the consultation of the webpage of the Directorate General of Higher Education (DGES) and/or of the Applicants website. Please, visit the DGES and the Applicants websites

Professional Goals

Journalist, Reporter, Press Officer, Professional of Organizational Communication, Professor, Researcher, Senior Technician in Public Administration.

Mode of Study

b-learning

Teaching / Evaluation language(s)

Portuguese

Examination Regulations, Assessment and Grading

As assessment is a pedagogical activity inseparable from the teaching process, its aim is to establish the students' competencies and knowledge, their critical sense, ability to recognize and resolve problems, as well as their written and oral presentation skills. Students may only register for exams for classes they are currently registered for under the terms of number 6 of article 4 of the University of Coimbra Pedagogical Policy. The following are examples of assessment factors: Oral or written exams, written or practical work, individual and group projects that may require an oral defense, as well as class participation. Assessment for each class may include one or more of the above mentioned factors. Grading is based on a scale of 0 to 20 and a grade of 10 is required to pass. Whenever the grade comprises more than one factor, the final grade is calculated using the grade for each factor using a formula published in the course outline under the terms of number 2 of article 7 of the UC Pedagogical Policy.

Learning Objectives and Intended Skills

a) Acquire the skills to correctly, effectively and creatively produce oral and written messages for diverse audiences.
b) Acquire skills to analyze, organize and communicate using a variety of supports, different types of information with distinct ends;
c) Master the theory and practical tools that encourage thinking and using the terminology relevant to each traditional means of communication in their modern multimedia usage;
d) Employ the technologies and systems currently in use to select, formulate, and transmit information, as well as the principal trends and theories that create and criticize them;
e) Learn to read and analyze specialized texts and documents on any relevant theme, and summarize or adapt them using language that the general public can understand;
f) Master the principles of professional ethics in journalism and communication as well as those of legal communication.

Course Coordinator(s)

João Manuel Santos de Miranda
uc41392@uc.pt

ECTS Departmental Coordinator(s)

Albano Augusto Figueiredo Rodrigues
geofig@fl.uc.pt

Albertino Paulo Vila Maior Guimarães Monteiro
uc48264@uc.pt

João Manuel Santos de Miranda
uc41392@uc.pt

Recognition of Prior Learning

Recognition of prior learning is carried out in accordance with the Academic Regulation of the University of Coimbra.

Qualification Requirements and Regulations

The legal framework for the qualification is established by the decrees: Decree-Law nr 74/2006, 24th March, in its current wording; Ordinance nr 782/2009, 23rd July.

Graduation Requirements

Achievement of the passing grade in a set of curricular units that amount to a total of 180 ECTS.

Access to Further Studies

Second cycle of studies (Master’s degree).

Study Programme

Paths: Journalism and Communication; Journalism and Communication with Minor

Academic year
2024-2025

Course Type
1st Cycle Studies

DGES Code: 9773

Qualification Awarded: Bachelor's Degree

Duration: 6 Semester(s)

ECTS Credits: 180.0

Applications

Call for Applications

Calendar

1st Semester: Start date: 09-09-2024
End date: 14-12-2024
2nd Semester: Start date: 03-02-2025
End date: 22-05-2025

Accreditations

Agência de Avaliação e Acreditação do Ensino Superior: 2021-07-31 a 2025-07-30
Direcção Geral de Ensino Superior: Nº Registo: R/A-Cr 29/2015/AL01; 2023-03-07