BA in Communication and Media Science
Graduates typically work as journalists, editors, social media managers and online content producers at media companies, publishing houses, or as communication experts at commercial or state organizations and NGOs, responsible for press relations, event planning and advertisement.
Head of program: Dr. Tamás Pólya
- Description of the program
- Application procedure
- Application requirements
- Examples of subjects during the studies
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The program, with a Digital Media and Public Relations specialization at Pécs prepares students for effective work in the fields of professional journalism (of traditional, electronic and online kinds), and Public Relations, advertisement and organizational communication. The program lays great emphasis on practical training in media production and the development of students’ soft skills (empathic and assertive communication, teamwork, flexibility, creativity), online content creation and digital self-management capabilities.
We believe that with the spread of digital technologies fast and effective communication and online self-management became a must for companies and individuals alike, both globally and locally. We also believe that creative industries (e.g. advertisement, PR, design, organizational communication) are becoming increasingly important in commercial, institutional and NGO sectors, while the need for professionally trained journalists remains strong. As the very first department of communication and media in Hungary and with more than 30 years of experience in teaching we are keen to sharpen our students’ sensitivities for, and offer them convertible knowledge about, how communication and media works and how it is to be managed efficiently both in a local, Central-European and global context.
For a successful application please follow the steps below:
- To apply, click on the Apply Now button, and start your application.
- Register on our application site, fill the application form, upload the necessary documents and submit your application!
- After you have submitted your application, you are going to receive information on the further steps.
- If we received your application fee, we are going to start the evaluation of your application.
MS Teams interview for applicants:
The interview will take approximately 10–20 minutes. During this time, our colleagues will ask the applicant questions about their motivation, interests, and academic goals.
The purpose of the interview is to gain a better understanding of the applicant’s language proficiency, personal skills, and scientific interests to assess their suitability for our academic community and their commitment to academic integrity.
Certified and translated (if originals are not in English) copy of school transcripts and certificates showing satisfactory completion of senior high school.
We require an apostilled copy of degree certificates issued in the following countries: Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Cameroon, Ghana, Pakistan. The admissions committee may also request additional legalization for documents issued in other countries
CV in English
Motivation letter (introduction plus field of interest, etc.) in 3000 to 3500 characters. It should focus on the candidate’s competencies, skills, educational background, and work experience. It should clearly explain their motivation for applying for the study program. Please note that the letter should be primarily about the candidate - not about the University of Pécs, preferably written by the candidate themselves and not generated by artificial intelligence tools.
Copy of valid passport or national ID
Medical certificate, (please fill in the document and attach the serologic test results)
vaccination card (showing that you are immunized against HEP B)
HEP A/B/C test*
HIV test*
Chest X-ray: Please attach the chest’s X-ray result (not the film!) in English/Hungarian! (not older than 3 months)
Transfer receipt of the application fee
Acceptable language exams
Admission interview (via MS Teams)
*Please note: tests have to be taken within a year!
** Applicants are exempt from the language examination requirement if they meet the following criteria:
If the applicant obtained their secondary education in one of the following countries: the USA, the United Kingdom, Ireland, Malta, New Zealand, Australia, Canada (except French-language secondary schools), Singapore, or the Republic of South Africa
If the applicant has an International Baccalaureate (IB) qualification: Individual IB certificates may be considered for language test exemption purposes only
When applying, please include your grade 11 results, your first semester grade 12 results (Progress Report November) and official predicted grades from your school and ensure that the levels of all subjects are clearly indicated (HL, SL, A or B, etc.)
If the applicant has Cambridge, Pearson Edexcel or Oxford AQA International Examinations: with (I)GCSE + A-levels* student is exempted from English test. Cambridge, Pearson and/or Oxford AQA International A-Levels with grades A-C provide extra admission points.
When applying, also upload the following: your IGCSE results; or if you did not take IGCSEs, instead provide your (pre-A level) secondary school diploma or transcript
Programme-related questions:
Dr. Tamás PÓLYA PhD
Head of the program
Phone: +36 70 539 5538
E-mail: polya.tamas@pte.hu
Admission-related questions:
Ms. Vanda BŐCZIN-SIRKECI
international coordinator
Phone: + 36 72 501 600/64127; +36 30 186 1686
E-mail: foreign.humanities@pte.hu
Faculties
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