The B.A. in Journalism and Media Studies (Major) at Anglo-American University is delivered by a faculty of academics and professionals from many countries. Students can expect to gain a solid background in politics, ethics and media culture.                

The curriculum offers a balanced mix of courses in journalism and media studies: reporting, media theory, digital media, visual journalism, film, and marketing, which is complemented by foundation courses in history, politics, sociology and psychology.               

Study Journalism and Media Studies in the heart of Europe:              

Prague was at the crossroads of a divided Europe during the Cold War, and now instead the city has become an open and welcoming cosmopolitan capital in New Europe for all nationalities with a number of domestic (in English-language or in Czech)  and international media organizations based here. AAU’s student body includes students from many countries across Europe and Euroasia, the Americas, the Middle East, etc. with an equally diverse faculty with various areas of substantial expertise.    

Beyond the classroom students can create and host internet radio programs on Soundbricks, contribute or produce the bi-annual student magazine Lennon Wall, or join any number of the student clubs concerned with environmental or other social issues. The Career Center also regularly invites media professionals to meet our students helping to ensure numerous internships opportunities in the Czech Republic or abroad.                       

By taking advantage of these opportunities students can finish the degree in Journalism & Media Studies having gained a solid background combining academic rigor and practical experience, and an appropriate internship in a desired field for the future.       

Learning Outcomes:                  

Graduates of the B.A. in Journalism and Media Studies can expect to:           

• Discuss and debate basic theories, levels of analysis and empirical evidence used in relevant scholarly literature.

• Apply theory to compare and contrast the meanings and functions of political institutions in different political systems and explain the outcomes and performance of political processes.

• Apply theory to understand the workings of the global economy, and to assess the role of businesses, governments and international organizations.

• Apply theory to understand history, and current events in international relations.

• Apply theory to understand European integration history, institutions, and policy.           

Career Prospects:  

AAU graduates thrive in multinational environments and are able to communicate professionally in English to international audiences. As a graduate of this degree program you will be well equipped to continue your studies or pursue a global career in areas such as:               

• Various forms of print and web media 

• Cultural Management

• Reporting or Diplomacy

• Humanitarian Government and Nonprofit Organizations

• Education

• Social research

• Publishing           

Qualification Awarded:          

The Bachelor’s degree is recognized as a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in the United States, per AAU’s accreditation by the WASC Senior College and University Commission.