Master’s degree in Journalism and Communication

The work developed by a student during one academic year, according to the indicative plan of the course and on a full time basis, totals 60 ECTS.


Paths


Professional

Course unit title Year Course unit code Duration Type Subject area ECTS credits
Communication Research Methodologies 1 02048524 1st Semester Compulsory CS 10.0
Communication, Ethics and Democracy 1 02048461 1st Semester Compulsory JO 10.0
Contemporary Issues in Communication and Journalism 1 02048530 1st Semester Compulsory CS 10.0
Investigative Journalism and Reportage 1 02048494 2nd Semester Elective * JO 10.0
Multiplatform Journalism Lab 1 02048513 2nd Semester Elective * JO 10.0
Specialized Journalism Lab 1 02048502 2nd Semester Elective * JO 10.0
Rules
  • In the second semester, students will choose the research option or professional professional and complete: two of the three optional classes offered in the respective area; a complementary class that can be chosen from among classes offered by the course (research or professional option) or any other graduate level class offered by FLUC or the University of Coimbra. In the latter case, the class should correspond to 10 ECTS and be approved by the advisor.
Course unit title Year Course unit code Duration Type Subject area ECTS credits
Complementary Seminar 2 02027419 Annual Compulsory CS 10.0
Internship/Repot 2 02027391 Annual Elective * CS 50.0
Project 2 02027380 Annual Elective * CS 50.0

Research

Course unit title Year Course unit code Duration Type Subject area ECTS credits
Communication Research Methodologies 1 02048524 1st Semester Compulsory CS 10.0
Communication, Ethics and Democracy 1 02048461 1st Semester Compulsory JO 10.0
Contemporary Issues in Communication and Journalism 1 02048530 1st Semester Compulsory CS 10.0
Communication and Languages 1 02048472 2nd Semester Elective * CS 10.0
Media Literacy Studies 1 02048483 2nd Semester Elective * CS 10.0
Media, Gender and Representation 1 02027352 2nd Semester Elective * CS 10.0
Rules
  • In the second semester, students will choose the research option or professional professional and complete: two of the three optional classes offered in the respective area; a complementary class that can be chosen from among classes offered by the course (research or professional option) or any other graduate level class offered by FLUC or the University of Coimbra. In the latter case, the class should correspond to 10 ECTS and be approved by the advisor.
Course unit title Year Course unit code Duration Type Subject area ECTS credits
Complementary Seminar 2 02027419 Annual Compulsory CS 10.0
Thesis 2 02027408 Annual Compulsory CS 50.0

The optional course units are offered on a yearly basis, depending on the availability of the Organic Unit