Communication
This programme contains the subjects information and media and communication theories. You will work with different media, research methods and solution models.
You will learn about e.g. communication in organisations and find out how to coordinate communications and information-based projects.
Name: Communication
Type: University Programme
Duration: BA: 6 months, MA: 1 year
European transfer credits: BA: 30 ECTS, MA: 60 ECTS
Language: English
The programme focuses on how to prepare information and distribute this knowledge to various target groups. You will learn about the planning, coordination, administration and evaluation of communications and information-based projects.
You will learn about organisations' and corporations' internal and external communication, about the media's power and means of influencing, and about the ethical considerations that should be taken in regards to communication.
You will acquire knowledge of media and communication theories and to the methods of the trade. You will work with, among other things, target group analysis, where you look at what distinguishes different target groups' interests, worldviews, knowledge and information needs.
Through project work, you will gain experience in various media, research methods and solution models in connection with different dissemination tasks. This can be the production of a website or preparation of a campaign.
Teaching is arranged as problem-oriented projects in groups, as well as lectures and classroom instruction. Students are encouraged to actively participate in class discussions.
If you choose to complete the bachelor's degree programme, you will graduate with the academic title of Bachelor of Arts (BA). Graduation from the master's degree programme confers the title Master of Arts (MA).
Entry Requirements
The general admission requirements for international students include one of the following international certificates: the Danish/French Baccalauréat (DFB), the European Baccalaureate (EB), the International Baccalaureate (IB), the Option Internationale du Baccalauréat (OIB) or another foreign qualifying examination certificate that can be equated with a Danish upper secondary school leaving certificate.
To be admitted to an MA programme, you must have a bachelor's degree in a relevant subject.
In addition, documentation may be required verifying your proficiency in English is at a specified level.
Contact the educational institution you wish to apply to for detailed information on entry requirements and required English proficiency levels.
To find out how you can get your foreign certificate assessed for recognition here in Denmark, see the Danish Agency for International Education.
Admission
The application deadline is March 15 for a course start in September. Admission is handled through The Danish Coordinated Application System. You can apply via optagelse.dk.
A few educational institutions offer a course start in February, where applications are sent directly to the institution. Contact the educational institution for detailed information on application deadlines.
The application deadline for MA programmes varies according to the educational institution. Contact the individual institution for further information regarding its application deadline and forms. Apply directly at the university.
Exchange students should contact their home institution for information on application procedures and deadlines.
Tuition
There is a tuition fee for all full-time degree students, unless you are a student from a Nordic or EU country, or from Liechtenstein.
Students within an exchange programme are not required to pay tuition.
Contact the individual institution for more specific information.
Semester Start
An academic year is made up of two semesters, which begin around September 1 and February 1.
Educational Institutions
You can study Communication in Roskilde.
Roskilde University
Communication can be studied for 6 months (30 ECTS) as part of a 3-year BA Programme or for 1 year (60 ECTS) as part of an MA Programme.
One of the Basic Studies at Roskilde University, normally the International Basic Studies in Humanities, constitutes the first two years of the bachelor’s degree programme.
You also have the possibility to take single courses or subjects within the programme.
Read more about the Programme at www.ruc.dk.
For Further Information
You may find a list of courses taught in Danish at the Danish Ministry of Education website
You may find a list of courses taught in Danish at the Danish Ministry of Education website
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