BA in Journalism

The BA in Journalism provides students with a rigorous education in journalism, news production, media communication, and digital storytelling. Combining theoretical understanding with practical skills development, the program prepares students to operate effectively within contemporary news and media environments. 

Students examine the role of journalism in contemporary societies and public discourse. Through a combination of journalism, communication, media studies, and digital media courses, students develop the ability to research, evaluate, produce, and communicate information across multiple platforms. 

The program develops the following core competencies: 

• News gathering, verification, and reporting skills.
• Written, broadcast, and multimedia journalism competencies.
• Critical understanding of journalism, media institutions, and news culture. 
• Digital storytelling and multimedia content production skills. 
• Knowledge of media ethics and professional standards.
• Research, analytical, and communication skills applicable across media and communication professions.

Grounded in the Liberal Education tradition of Deree, The American University of Greece U.L.E., the program combines intellectual breadth with professional preparation, enabling graduates to navigate a rapidly evolving media environment while maintaining high standards of journalistic integrity. 

The BA in Journalism at Deree stands out for several reasons: 

• A curriculum that combines journalism practice with communication and media studies. 
• Training across multiple journalism formats, including news writing, broadcast, investigative, and multimedia journalism. 
• Strong emphasis on digital storytelling, multimedia production, and contemporary news environments 
• Opportunities to develop practical reporting, interviewing, research, and news-writing skills. 
• Exposure to issues of media ethics, journalism standards, audience analysis and understanding, and news culture. 
• Internship opportunities that connect classroom learning with professional media experience. 
• Faculty with expertise in journalism, political communication, media studies, strategic communication, digital media production, and media ethics. 
• An American-accredited degree awarded in collaboration with Roger Williams University (RWU), recognised internationally and benchmarked against U.S. and European academic standards. 
• Opportunities for study abroad and international academic experiences. 
• A Communication Thesis option that develops advanced research, analytical, and writing skills. 

This program is designed for students who are interested in journalism, storytelling, public communication, and the role of media in society. 

It is particularly suitable for students who: 

• Are interested in news, current affairs, politics, and public discourse. 
• Enjoy writing, researching, interviewing, and investigating complex issues. 
• Want to understand how journalism shapes public understanding and democratic participation. 
• Are interested in broadcast media, multimedia storytelling, and digital news production. 
• Wish to develop strong communication, research, and critical-thinking skills. 
• Are curious about media ethics, news culture, and contemporary communication environments. 
• Enjoy combining creativity with factual reporting and analytical inquiry. 
• Are considering careers in journalism, media production, communication, public affairs, or related fields. 

Liberal Education Curriculum

As a required component of all undergraduate degree programs, the Liberal Education Curriculum provides students with a broad interdisciplinary foundation that complements their major while developing essential academic, professional, and lifelong learning skills.

Journalism Curriculum

Students develop a broad understanding of journalism, media, and communication while building practical skills in reporting, writing, storytelling, and multimedia production. The program combines journalistic principles with professional practice, helping students strengthen their research, critical-thinking, ethical decision-making, communication, and digital media skills for careers in journalism and related fields.

The Liberal Education courses included in each program of study are taught by members of the Liberal Education faculty, who support the full range of relevant courses across all programs.

Graduates of the BA in Journalism develop the knowledge, competencies, and transferable skills required for a wide range of careers in journalism, media, and communication. 

Career Paths 

• Journalist 
• News Reporter 
• Broadcast Journalist 
• Multimedia Journalist 
• Investigative Reporter 
• Digital Content Producer 
• Media Researcher 
• Editorial Assistant 
• Communication Officer 
• Public Information Officer 
• Media Relations Officer 
• Multimedia Content Producer 

Industries and Organizations 

• News organizations and media outlets 
• Broadcast television and radio organizations 
• Digital media and content companies 
• Communication and public affairs departments 
• Public sector organizations and agencies 
• Non-governmental organizations (NGOs) 
• International organizations 
• Research and policy organizations 
• Cultural and educational institutions 

Graduate Study Opportunities 

The program provides excellent preparation for postgraduate study in journalism, media studies, communication, digital communication, strategic communication, public relations, political communication, and related interdisciplinary fields in Greece, Europe, and the United States.