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Bachelor in Communication Sciences


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The Agency for Assessment and Accreditation of Higher Education (A3ES), accredited this study cycle  (see the documents here).
Please consult the study cycle official documents.


The 1st cycle degree in Communication Sciences, based on a protocol signed among the Faculties of Arts, Engineering, Fine Arts and Economy, seeks to combine an education in Humanities (Social Sciences) with the new IT, aesthetic and graphic dimensions.
After attending a four-semester common core, students will opt, in the fifth semester, for one of the following areas:

  • Journalism | Multimedia | Strategic Communication
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The degree has a strong practical component in broadcasting (TV and radio) studios, a multimedia laboratory and a computerized newsroom. Students will participate in project development and, whenever possible, in productions for the University or for the outside.

The course intends to give students a vast range of career possibilities, from the various journalism forms (broadcast, newspaper, online) to press and image offices and production of educational software or all kinds of multimedia material.


Employment Prospects

The graduate in Communication Sciences is skilled to professionally exercise functions in the following areas:

  • Journalism and Communication | Public Relations | Multimedia Communication

Information

For more information see:
Candidate webpage | Academic Portal

  Tuition Fee
  National admissions
  • National exams - (18) Portuguese (mandatory) plus one of the following exams: (11) History; (13) English; (17) Mathematics Applied to Social Sciences
  International Student
  Special admissions:

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Contacts

For scientific and academic issues - contact the course direction: cic@letras.up.pt
For administrative questions - contact the Academic Management Office: sga@letras.up.pt
For international mobility students - contact the International Office: sri@letras.up.pt

General information

Official Code: 9023
Director: Paulo Frias
Acronym: CC
Academic Degree: Bachelor
Type of course/cycle of study: First Degree
Start: 2007/2008
Duration: 3 Years

Study Plan

Involved Organic Units

Certificates

  • Bachelor of Arts in Communication Sciences: Major in Journalism (180 ECTS credits)
  • Bachelor of Arts in Communication Sciences: Major in Strategic Communication (180 ECTS credits)
  • Bachelor of Arts in Communication Sciences: Major in Multimedia (180 ECTS credits)

Predominant Scientific Areas

Previous Courses/Cycles of Study

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