School: School of Humanities and Social Sciences

Digital Communications and Mass Media – Concentrations: 1. Journalism, 2. Radio, TV and Digital Broadcasting Media, 3. Film and Creative Media Production

Academic year

2022-2023
Taught Language: English
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Course Summary

Aims
  1. To prepare students of the Diploma and BA and B.Sc. degrees for employment in the broad areas of communications, particularly in Radio/TV and Press Journalism, as well as in areas of Corporate Communication, like Advertising, Public Relations and Marketing.
  2. To prepare students academically for continued MA studies in both the University of Nicosia M.A. Programme and in other English-speaking countries – USA and UK.
  3. To provide students with a well-rounded contemporary background in the media area – academic and practical – so they can become leading professionals in the communication business.
  4. To realise the above, the University of Nicosia aims at offering opportunities for practical applications in the University newspapers and in Cyprus radio and television channels, in commercial newspapers of the Cyprus market and in Public Relations and Corporate Communications Consultancies and Agencies.
Objectives
  1. To provide students with the technical expertise necessary for employment in professional Radio/TV stations, or other production units, in different capacities i.e. production, editing, camera work, script writing, etc.
  2. To give students a wide research background so they can work in different research capacities in media research being conducted in the market.
  3. To give students a well-organised theoretical background about the history and development of the media so they can work in media positions other than production in the market, or to pursue further academic studies.

First and second-year courses offered also in Greek

 

Career Prospects

Graduates of the programme can be employed as online programme directors, social media strategists or public relations officers, reporters and producers in the mass media such as newspapers and magazines, public relations and advertising agencies, and state and private radio and TV channels. This programme will also prepare students to embark on careers in political communication and research and consultancy.

Modules

Section: A – Major Requirements
Min. ECTS Credits: 78  Max. ECTS Credits: 92
Notes:
Course Code Course Title ECTS Credits
COMM-125 Introduction to Journalism 6
COMM-135A Introduction to Communication Studies 6
COMM-190 Film 6
COMM-220 Newswriting 6
COMM-241 Communication and Media Research Methods 6
COMM-260 Photography 6
COMM-321 Public Relations Principles 6
COMM-344 Persuasion and the Media Culture 6
COMM-384 Digital Media and Youth Culture 6
COMM-400 Media Literacy 6
COMM-431 Gender and Communication 6
COMM-440 Communication Law and Media Ethics 6
COMM-441 Media and Cultural Theory 6
COMM-442 Communication Internship 2
COMM-443 E-Portfolio 2
COMM-444 Communication Internship 6
COMM-490 Senior Year Project 6
 
Section: B – Concentration 1: Journalism
Min. ECTS Credits: 48  Max. ECTS Credits: 68
Notes:
Course Code Course Title ECTS Credits
COMM-123 Applied Newspaper 2
COMM-124 Applied Magazine 2
COMM-221 Editing and Newspaper Production 6
COMM-223 Photojournalism 6
COMM-312 Radio and TV Journalism 6
COMM-348 Reporting for Sports Media 6
COMM-351 Online Journalism 6
COMM-352 Transmedia Journalism 6
COMM-360 Special Issues in Journalism 6
COMM-401 Lifestyle Journalism 6
COMM-405G Contemporary Political History of Cyprus 6
COMM-470 Documentary Photography 6
COMM-471 Cyber Theory and the Public Sphere 6
MULT-160 Introduction to Multimedia 6
MULT-360 Interface Design and Development 6
 
Section: C – Concentration 2: Radio, TV and Digital Broadcasting Media
Min. ECTS Credits: 48  Max. ECTS Credits: 68
Notes: Students may complete COMM-230A or COMM-230G.
Course Code Course Title ECTS Credits
COMM-113 Applied Radio 2
COMM-114 Applied TV 2
COMM-116 Audio Production 6
COMM-117 Video Production 6
COMM-212 Editing and Compositing in Digital Media 6
COMM-216 Radio Production 6
COMM-218 Production and Presentation of Radio News 6
COMM-230A Voice and Diction – in English 6
COMM-230G Voice and Diction – in Greek 6
COMM-302 Creative Production and Publishing 6
COMM-342 TV Production Techniques and Directing 6
COMM-391 Radio and TV Management 6
COMM-415 Internet Radio 6
COMM-417 Music TV – On Air 6
COMM-419 Popular Music, Culture and Media 6
 
Section: D – Concentration 3: Film and Creative Media Production
Min. ECTS Credits: 48  Max. ECTS Credits: 68
Notes: The courses of COMM-212 and COMM-302 are also included in this concentration.
Course Code Course Title ECTS Credits
ART-330 Handmade Animation 6
COMM-196 Writing for Film and TV 6
COMM-211 The Theory and Practice of Digital Filmmaking 6
COMM-213 Digital Cinematography 6
COMM-214 Sound Production for Film 6
COMM-343 World Cinema 6
COMM-421 Documentary Production 6
COMM-423 Film Production Management 6
COMM-462 Production of TV Commercials 6
COMM-475 Film Directing 6
MULT-265 Special Effects 6
 
Section: E – Major Electives
Min. ECTS Credits: 18  Max. ECTS Credits: 24
Notes: The course of COMM-423 can also be included in this section.
Course Code Course Title ECTS Credits
COMM-322 Public Relations Methods 6
COMM-395 PR and the New Media 6
COMM-422 PR Campaign Development and Management 6
 
Section: F – Language Expression
Min. ECTS Credits: 18  Max. ECTS Credits: 30
Notes: Placement in the English courses is done on the basis of a Placement Test or tests such as TOEFL or GCE.
Course Code Course Title ECTS Credits
BADM-231 Business Communications 6
BADM-332 Technical Writing and Research 6
COMM-200 Business and Professional Communication 6
ENGL-100 Basic Writing 6
ENGL-101 English Composition 6
GREK-150 Greek Language 6
GREK-161 Advanced Greek Language 6
 
Section: G – Computer and Mathematics Electives
Min. ECTS Credits: 18  Max. ECTS Credits: 30
Notes:
Course Code Course Title ECTS Credits
COMM-101 Introduction to McIntosh Computers for Artists 6
COMP-150 Microcomputer Applications 6
COMP-151 Computer Fundamentals 6
MATH-105 Intermediate Algebra 6
MATH-108 Finite Maths with Applied Calculus 6
MATH-221 Statistics I 6
MULT-161 Interactive Multimedia Development 6
 
Section: H – Humanities and Social Sciences Electives
Min. ECTS Credits: 18  Max. ECTS Credits: 36
Notes: Or any language courses of FREN/GERM/ITAL/GREK/RUS/SPAN/TURK).
Course Code Course Title ECTS Credits
ANTH-105 Cultural Anthropology 6
ART-110 Introduction to Visual Arts 6
ART-111 Greek Art 6
ENGL-102 Western World Literature and Composition 6
ESCI-200 Society and Environment 6
EUS-103 Modern European History and Politics 6
EUS-105 Introduction to the European Union 6
HIST-201 World History to 1500 6
HIST-257 Modern Cypriot History and Politics 6
HIST-265 The US and World History Since 1945 6
MUCT-107 Music Appreciation 6
MUCT-110 Fundamentals of Music 6
PHIL-101 Introduction to Philosophy 6
PHIL-120 Ethics 6
PSCI-101 American National Government 6
PSY-110 General Psychology I 6
PSY-111 General Psychology II 6
PSY-210 Social Psychology 6
SOC-101 Principles of Sociology 6

Assessment Method

Course assessment usually comprises of a comprehensive final exam and continuous assessment. Continuous assessment can include amongst others, mid-terms, projects, and class participation.

Letter grades are calculated based on the weight of the final exam and the continuous assessment and the actual numerical marks obtained in these two assessment components. Based on the course grades the student’s semester grade point average (GPA) and cumulative point average (CPA) are calculated.

How to apply

  1. Completed Application Form
  2. A copy of your passport (page with your personal details and photo)
  3. Academic Records (True copy of the original)
    • For Bachelors Degree applicants: High School Leaving Certificate and mark sheet
    • For Masters Degree applicants: Bachelors Degree and transcripts
    • For Doctorate applicants: Bachelors and Masters Degree, including transcripts
  4. Two Letters of recommendation/reference from professors or employers (for Masters and Doctorate applicants only). Certain programmes have additional requirements
  5. Curriculum Vitae–CV (for Masters and Doctorate applicants only)
  6. Personal Statement (for Masters and Doctorate applicants only)
  7. Research proposal (for Doctorate applicants only)
  8. Evidence of work experience (where applicable)
  9. Portfolio (for selected programmes of study)

Application deadline

Generally, the deadline for applying

for the Fall semester is end of August and

for Spring semester, end of November

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

The minimum admission requirement is a recognized High School Leaving Certificate (HSLC). Students with a lower HSLC grade than 7.5/10 or 15/20 or equivalent, depending on the grading system of the country issuing the HSLC, are provided with extra academic guidance and monitoring during the first year of their studies. Some programmes have higher entry requirements.

Additional entry requirements

English Language Proficiency

The list below provides the minimum English Language Requirements (ELR) for enrollment to the programme of study. Students who do not possess any of the qualifications or stipulated grades listed below and hold IELTS with 4.5 and above, are required to take UNIC’s NEPTON English Placement Test (with no charge) and will receive English Language support classes, if and as needed, from UNIC’s International Gateway Centre (IGC).

  • TOEFL – 525 and above
  • Computer-based TOEFL – 193 and above
  • Internet-based TOEFL – 80 and above
  • IELTS – 6 and above
  • Cambridge Exams [First Certificate] – B and above
  • Cambridge Exams [Proficiency Certificate – C and above
  • GCSE English Language “O” Level – C and above
  • Michigan Examination of Proficiency in English (CaMLA) – Pass
  • Pearson PTE General – Level 3 and above
  • KPG (The Greek Foreign Language Examinations for the State Certificate of Language Proficiency) – Level B2 and above
  • Anglia – Level B2 and above
  • IEB Advances Programme English – Pass
  • Examination for the Certificate of Proficiency in English (ECPE) Michigan Language Assessment by: Cambridge Assessment English & University of Michigan – 650 average score for ALL skills and above

English language requirements

The table below provides the minimum English Language Requirements (ELR) for enrollment on a programme of study offered in English. Students who do not possess any of the qualifications or stipulated grades listed below and hold IELTS with 4.5 and above, are required to take UNIC’s NEPTON English Placement Test (with no charge) and will receive English Language support classes, if and as needed, from UNIC’s International Gateway Centre (IGC).

English Qualification ELR Equivalent to IELTS 6
TOEFL 525 and above
Computer-based TOEFL 193 and above
Internet-based TOEFL 80 and above
IELTS 6 and above
Cambridge Exams (First Certificate) B and above
Cambridge Exams (Proficiency Certificate) C and above
GCSE English Language ‘O’ Level or IGCSE C and above
Michigan Examination of Proficiency in English (CaMLA) Pass
Pearson PTE General Level 3 and above
KPG
(The Greek Foreign Language Examinations
for the State Certificate of Language Proficiency)		 Level B2 and above
Anglia Level B2 and above
IEB Advanced Programme English Pass
Examination for the Certificate of Proficiency in English (ECPE)
Michigan Language Assessment
by: Cambridge Assessment English & University of Michigan		 650 average score for ALL skills and above
 
 
 

English Language Proficiency

Master students satisfy the English requirements if their first degree was taught in English. Otherwise, they would need to present a minimum TOEFL score of 550 paper-based or 213 computer-based, GCSE “O” Level or IGCSE with minimum “C”, IELTS with a score of 6.5, or a score placement at the ENGL- 100 level of UNIC’s NEPTON. The University offers English courses at various levels to help students reach the required standard for admission to a graduate programme.

The purpose of the NEPTON Test

1. The purpose of this test is to place students in the appropriate level of English in order to support their academic studies at the University. The NEPTON is not a University entrance examination; previous academic performance (e.g. School Leaving Certificate) is taken into consideration with regard to University entrance requirements.

2. The number of additional courses and corresponding course loads are given in the table below:

 
 
 
Level of English Hour of tuition/work Credits Additional course load permitted
ENGL-101 English Composition 3 6 Normal
ENGL-100 Basic Writing 3 6 Normal
BENG-100 College English 6 6 Normal
BENG-070 English Language Skills 12 4 6 credit hours
BENG-060 English for Beginners 20 2 No other credits
 
 
 

3.Students who have the following qualifications can take the test, but will not be placed below the level shown:

English Qualification ENGL-101 ENGL-100
TOEFL 550+ 513-547
Computer-based TOEFL 213+ 183-210
Internet-based TOEFL 79+ 65-78
IELTS 6.5+ 5.5-6.0
Cambridge Exams (First Certificate) Grade A or B Grade C
Cambridge Exams (Proficiency Certificate) A or B or C A or B
GCSE English Language ‘O’ Level or IGCSE A or B C
Michigan Examination of Proficiency in English (CaMLA) Pass N/A
Pearson PTE General Level 4 Level 3
KPG
(The Greek Foreign Language Examinations
for the State Certificate of Language Proficiency)		 Level C1 Level B2
Anglia Proficiency or Masters Advanced
IEB Advanced Programme English Pass N/A
Examination for the Certificate of Proficiency in English (ECPE)
Michigan Language Assessment
by: Cambridge Assessment English & University of Michigan		 840-1000 average score for ALL skills 650-835 average score for ALL skills
 
 
 

4.Students can take the NEPTON after they officially enroll and pay the Euro 55 application fee.

Fees and funding

Application Fees

Yearly tuition fees:

International / Non EU Students: 9.300 Euro

 

Local / EU Students: 8.940 Euro



Additional Fee information

OTHER FEES

ON-CAMPUS PROGRAMMES

ONLINE/DL PROGRAMMES

Application fee (one-off/nonrefundable payment)

55

55

Visa application (one-off/nonrefundable payment)

86

0

Registration fee (per semester)

26

0

Health & accident insurance (per year)

175

0

Student activities fee (per semester)

20

0

Technology fee – Internet use etc. (per semester)

15

0

International student guarantee (one-off / refundable payment)

400

0

Transcript fee (per copy)

5

5

Evaluation fee (transfer credits / ECTS)

52

52

Second exam fee (per course)

65

65

Graduation application fee

60

60

Total 

959

273

Provider information

Main Contact

46 Makedonitissas Avenue, CY-2417

Contact Person: UNIC

Phone: +35722778744

Email: info@uagc.eu