Study programme code

BFAB.FK

Study programme administrator

Külli-Riin Tigasson

MER study programme code

version code

BFAB/27.FK

School / college

FK - Baltic Film, Media and Arts School

Study programme title in Est.

Ajakirjandus

study programme title in Engl.

Journalism

Language of instruction

Estonian

Study level

Bachelor's studies

ECTS credits

180

Study domain

Social Sciences, Journalism and Information

Study programme group

journalism and information

Study programme subgroup

Journalism

Nominal study period (in semesters)

6

Access conditions

Secondary School Graduation Certificate, Certificate of Vocational Secondary Education or a corresponding qualification giving access to show more...

higher education. Admission exam. Minimum level of proficiency of the Estonian language at B2
level according to the European Framework of Reference for Languages.

Degrees conferred

sotsiaalteaduse bakalaureus

Study programme aims and objectives

A graduate of the Journalism curriculum is a responsible, critically minded, show more...
and public-interest-oriented professional with the disciplinary knowledge and practical skills required to operate in the contemporary media environment both independently and as part of a team, while consciously shaping their learning and career path.

Learning outcomes of the study programme

- demonstrates knowledge of the fundamental theoretical foundations, show more...

developments, and societal role of journalism and media
- formulates journalistic problems, gathers and critically analyses
information, distinguishes facts from opinions, and draws reasoned and
evidence-based conclusions based on collected data
- creates journalistic content across different platforms both individually
and in teams, taking into account the capabilities and needs of team
members, valuing innovation and entrepreneurship, coping effectively
in stressful situations, and adhering to factual accuracy and
professional ethics
- works with written and oral sources in Estonian and English, evaluates
their reliability, and explains and communicates field-specific
information in different cultural contexts, adapting communication
style to the target audience
- uses digital and technical tools safely and purposefully
- acts responsibly, ethically, and creatively, consciously shapes their
learning and career path, and maintains their mental and physical well-being
- analyses both their own and others’ journalistic work in relation to the
goals of societal and environmental sustainability and the public interest
- conducts a scientific research project in accordance with research ethics

Graduation requirements

In order to graduate, the student shall complete the study programme in the given volume and compiling and defending the Bachelor’s thesis. show more...

Students who have not graduated from upper secondary schools where Estonian is the language of instruction, or who have graduated from schools where Estonian is only partly the language of instruction, are required to have Estonian language proficiency at C1 level.