The aim of the program is the provision of high quality academic education at a BA level and the promotion of Research in the fields of Journalism, Mass Media, Cultural and Social History, and the Social Sciences more broadly.
In the framework of this general aim, the program is structured so that it enhances, in a developmental process, the introduction, acquaintance, and eventually specialization of the students in the field of Journalism and in the analysis of the social-cultural function and dynamics of the Media. In this context (which is based on a liberal arts/humanistic studies framework) it is expected that the students will develop skills for, interpretation, organization, and transmission of information – in both Journalistic practice and in social science research. There is a special emphasis in this context on the use of scientific methodology and in the analysis of social reality during the exercise of the journalistic profession.
Through the encouragement of critical thought, the program of study aims to contribute towards the creation of new [aesthetic, cultural, political and social] forms of perceiving reality and comprehending the alternative possibilities which are possible in given historical circumstances and dynamics.
The language of instruction is Greek.
The graduates of the Program have the knowledge and skills required to be employed in any print, electronic or online media organisation. They fulfil the requirements for employment as journalists/ reporters, editors, presenters, media or public relations persons in public or private organisations such as media organisations, embassies, political parties, businesses, cultural organisations or sports teams.
The student must successfully complete 216 ECTS, from the following list of modules:
| No. | Code | Name | ECTS | Hours / week |
| 1 | AAVP100 | TV PRODUCTION I - CAMERA MONTAGE | 5 | 2 + 2 |
| 2 | AAVP120 | RADIO PRODUCTION I | 5 | 2 + 2 |
| 3 | AAVP210 | TV PRODUCTION II-REPORTING FOR TV | 5 | 2 + 2 |
| 4 | AENG101 | BASIC ENGLISH | 5 | 3 |
| 5 | AENG102 | INTERMEDIATE ENGLISH | 5 | 3 |
| 6 | AJER102 | ONLINE JOURNALISM: FROM NEWS LITERACY TO SOCIAL MEDIA | 5 | 3 |
| 7 | AJER103 | INTRODUCTION TO MASS COMMUNICATION:MEDIA AND SOCIETY | 5 | 3 |
| 8 | AJER120 | INTRODUCTION TO JOURNALISM AND REPORTING | 5 | 3 |
| 9 | AJER134 | NEWSPAPER JOURNALISM AND PRODUCTION | 5 | 1 + 2 |
| 10 | AJER204 | PUBLIC SPHERE, MASS MEDIA AND CULTURAL ANALYSIS | 5 | 3 |
| 11 | AJER213 | INTERVIEWING TECHNIQUES. COMMENTARY, EDITORIAL | 6 | 3 |
| 12 | AJER220 | BROADCASTING AND RADIO PRODUCTION II | 5 | 1 + 2 |
| 13 | AJER231 | MAGAZINE JOURNALISM AND PRODUCTION | 5 | 1 + 3 |
| 14 | AJER240 | ORTHOPHONY AND NEWS PRESENTATION | 5 | 2 + 2 |
| 15 | AJER245 | COMMUNICATION AND PUBLIC RELATIONS I | 5 | 3 |
| 16 | AJER247 | CURRENT AFFAIRS PROGRAMMES | 5 | 2 + 2 |
| 17 | AJER248 | PHOTOGRAPHY AND PHOTO REPORTING | 5 | 3 |
| 18 | AJER254 | MASS COMMUNICATION LAW AND JOURNALISM ETHICS | 5 | 3 |
| 19 | AJER261 | MODERN HISTORY OF CYPRUS - CYPRUS PROBLEM | 5 | 3 |
| 20 | AJER300 | CULTURAL STUDIES: THE POST MODERN CONDITION | 6 | 3 |
| 21 | AJER302 | MODERN CYPRIOT LITERATURE AND PUBLIC DISCOURSE | 5 | 3 |
| 22 | AJER309 | NEWSWRITING FOR BROADCAST | 6 | 3 |
| 23 | AJER330 | ONLINE COMMUNICATION: BLOGGING AND CONTENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS | 6 | 2 + 2 |
| 24 | AJER353 | SOCIAL SCIENCES METHODOLOGY AND SURVEYS | 6 | 3 |
| 25 | AJER390 | INVESTIGATIVE JOURNALISM | 6 | 3 |
| 26 | AJER403 | KNOWLEDGE AREAS IN SOCIAL SCIENCES, COMMUNICATION AND JOURNALISM | 6 | 3 |
| 27 | AJER404 | ANALYTICAL MODELS AND BIBLIOGRAPHICAL REVIEW | 6 | 3 |
| 28 | AJER420 | TV PRODUCTION - DIRECTING I | 6 | 2 + 2 |
| 29 | AJER430 | THEORIES OF MASS MEDIA COMMUNICATION | 6 | 3 |
| 30 | AJER435 | POLITICAL COMMUNICATION | 6 | 3 |
| 31 | AJER450 | HISTORY OF JOURNALISM IN CYPRUS | 6 | 3 |
| 32 | AJER451 | ETHICS AND COMMUNICATION | 6 | 3 |
| 33 | AJER452 | PHILOSOPHY OF COMMUNICATION | 5 | 3 |
| 34 | AJER471 | INTERNSHIP | 6 | 0 + 2 |
| 35 | AJER481 | THEORY, RESEARCH AND MEDIA OF PRESENTATION | 6 | 4 |
| 36 | APOL105 | POLITICAL ECONOMY I | 5 | 3 |
| 37 | APOL111 | POLITICAL SCIENCE I : POLITICAL THEORY | 5 | 3 |
| 38 | APOL201 | POLITICAL SCIENCE II : INTERNATIONAL POLITICS | 5 | 3 |
| 39 | APOL390 | GLOBAL POLITICS: CYPRUS, THE EU & THE MIDDLE EAST | 6 | 3 |
| 40 | ASOC101 | INTRODUCTION TO SOCIOLOGY | 5 | 3 |
Journalism Electives Modules
The student must successfully complete 6 ECTS, from the following list of modules:
| No. | Code | Name | ECTS | Hours / week |
| 1 | AANH190 | ANTHROPOLOGICAL STUDIES IN CYPRUS SOCIETY | 6 | 3 |
| 2 | AENG233 | ENGLISH FOR MEDIA | 6 | 3 |
| 3 | AJER395 | HUMAN INTEREST STORIES | 6 | 3 |
| 4 | AJER405 | SHORT FILM PRODUCTION | 6 | 1 + 3 |
| 5 | AJER413 | TECHNOLOGICAL APPLICATIONS FOR THE MEDIA | 6 | 1 + 2 |
| 6 | AJER418 | PHOTOGRAPHY AND AESTHETICS | 6 | 3 |
| 7 | AJER425 | TV PRODUCTION-DIRECTING II | 6 | 2 + 1 |
| 8 | AJER492 | METAMORPHOSIS OF THE EUROPEAN THOUGHT | 6 | 3 |
| 9 | AJER493 | VISUAL CULTURE AND POLITICS | 6 | 3 |
| 10 | APHI101 | INTRODUCTION TO PHILOSOPHY | 6 | 3 |
| 11 | APHI201 | CONTEMPORARY PHILOSOPHICAL HORIZONS | 6 | 3 |
| 12 | APOL205 | GLOBAL POLITICAL ISSUES | 6 | 3 |
| 13 | APOL405 | GEOSTRATEGIC ISSUES OF EASTERN MEDITERRANEAN | 6 | 3 |
| 14 | APSY101 | INTRODUCTION TO PSYCHOLOGY | 6 | 3 |
| 15 | ASOC401 | CONTEMPORARY SOCIOLOGICAL PROBLEMS | 6 | 3 |
Concetration Electives Modules
The student must successfully complete 6 ECTS, from the following list of modules:
| No. | Code | Name | ECTS | Hours / week |
| 1 | ACOM300 | HISTORY OF ADVERTISING IN CYPRUS | 6 | 3 |
| 2 | ACOM350 | VISUAL COMMUNICATION | 6 | 3 |
| 3 | ACOM400 | COMMUNICATION AND PUBLIC RELATIONS II | 6 | 3 |
| 4 | ACOM450 | PUBLIC RELATIONS - CAMPAIGNS | 6 | 3 |
| 5 | AJER397 | SPORTS REPORTING | 6 | 3 |
| 6 | AJER410 | SOCIOLOGY OF SPORTS AND SPORTS-JOURNALISM IN CYPRUS | 6 | 3 |
Free Electives Modules
Free Elective is subject offered by department of the University for which a student is qualified to register
The Program is based on the ECTS credit accumulation mode of study. Students can be awarded the BA in Journalism upon completion of 240 credits. These credits are allocated to compulsory and elective courses as shown in the table below. The list of compulsory and elective courses is provided in the Program’s course structure.
| Module Group | ECTS |
| Required Courses | 216 |
| Journalism Electives | 6 |
| Concetration Electives | 6 |
| Free Electives | 12 |
| TOTAL | 240 |
Candidates for a bachelor degree program should submit a school leaving certificate from a recognized six-form secondary school (high school) with an average grade of 75% (Greek Cypriot secondary schools) or a grade “C” or its equivalent (other secondary schools), or equivalent qualification. Candidates who submit a six-form secondary school leaving certificate but do not meet the above grade requirements may be admitted on a probationary status, if they show potential for educational advancement. The probationary status will be removed, subject to a satisfactory academic performance. Candidates admitted on probationary status may also be asked to enroll in foundation courses in order to improve their skills and/or to take reduced load.
Frederick University academic year consists of the fall and spring semesters. The calendar is arranged so that students may start classes either during the last week of September or the first week of February. Candidates may submit an application for admission in any of the semesters. Due to the fact that formalities for the issue of an entry visa take at least 6 weeks, candidates are urged to file an application at least 8 weeks prior to the expected date of enrolment. Students are expected to be on campus prior to the beginning of the intended semester/session. In response to arising need, courses could be provided within the summer period.
Under the immigration regulations, and depending on their nationality, applicants should follow the relevant procedure and submit the required documents as described below:
A. Nationals of EU countries
Candidates who are nationals of EU countries can enter Cyprus as visitors. On arrival at Frederick University they must submit to the Admission Office the following:
Furthermore, they must pay the registration fee, the semester tuition fees, and register for subjects. Next they must apply to the Migration Department for a temporary residence permit. The application to the Migration Department must be supported by evidence that they have paid their tuition fees for the semester, have enough funds for their initial living expenses and have obtained local health insurance coverage.
B. Applicants from non EU countries
International Students from non EU countries need to have a valid student visa in order to be allowed to enter Cyprus. The issue of an entry visa takes about 6 weeks from the date of the submission of the application. It is therefore recommended that candidates submit their application at least 8 weeks before the beginning of the semester. Cyprus Migration Department requirements in respect of the issue of a student visa, which from time to time may be modified, are available to candidates in a separate document.
Applicants are requested to contact the Office of Admissions to receive information and guidance regarding the proper documentation and formalities to be followed.
Personal interviews are not normally required as part of the admission process; however, Frederick University reserves the right to request an interview before making a final decision on accepting an applicant.
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TUITION FEES PER YEAR:
| DISCOUNTED FEES - €/ECTS | FOR FULL TIME STUDY (60 ECTS)- € |
| 136.00 | 8160 |
| On campus students | Euro |
| Application Fee | €35 payable once |
| Registration Fee | €25 per registration |
| Student Activity Fee | €20 per semester |
| Technology Fee | €20 per semester |
| Late Registration Fee | €25 |
| Transcript Fee | €5 per additional copy |
| Incomplete Make-up | €25 |
| Graduation Application Fee | €55 |
| Exam Waiver Fee | €25 |
| Second Examination Fee | €80 |
| Transfer Credit Evaluation | €40 |
| Distance Learning students | Euro |
| Application Fee | €35 payable once |
| Semester Registration & Technology Fee | €100 per semester |
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Email: info@frederick.ac.cy
