Bachelor in Communication and Journalism

• Bachelor

  Degree

• Portuguese

  Language of instructions

• 3 years

  Years of study

• Full-time

  Study mode

• September 30, 2025

  Studies commence

• Portugal, Lisbon

  Location

Objectives Journalism is essential to the existence of a democratic society. The Licentiate degree in Communications and Journalism prepares students for an increasingly competitive labour market, marked by the investment on the convergence of journalism and the growing ethical requirements of the profession. Investment on the articulation of a solid theoretical foundation with a practical training that brings them closer to the day-to-day of the multimedia editorial staff. It has a highly qualified faculty that is specialized in the field that it teaches, and is structured in two areas. A specialization according to the means: written, radio, television and digital. Broadening of fields of knowledge: sports journalism, economic journalism, journalism, science journalism, political journalism, journalism and European institutions. Knowledge, abilities and skills to be acquired This degree is distinguished by technological investment that characterizes the Lusophone University (Universidade Lusófona). It provides the students with infrastructures and equipment that enhance the optimization of their training and complement the indispensable theoretical dimension of a university course. At the end of first year the students will already master the basic tools of the professional practice. Thereafter, they begin to be referred either to internal projects, such as the "Journalism at Lusófona" blog and LOC - "Lusophone Online: Contents" (LOC - "Lusófona Online: Conteúdos"), internships in various media companies. Preparing media professionals and journalists that are capable of dealing with a job market that is in constant evolution is the main objective of the Licentiate degree in Communication and Journalism. Career General multimedia journalist. Specialized journalist (including politics, economy, sports, science, culture). Press Journalist (dailies, weeklies, magazines, regional press). Radio journalist (national, regional and local radio). TV journalist (general and specialized). Digital Journalist (individual titles and associates). Entrance Conditions Candidates who meet the requirements defined in the International Student Statute can apply.