Communication and Media Studies
What will you learn in this program?
- Film Production and Studio Practice
- News Editing
- Podcasts, vodcasts, and blogs
- Communication Theory
- Screenwriting
- Radio Hosting
- Public Service and Social Communication
- Media regulation, media law
- Influencers, Social Media Platforms
What kind of work can you do with this degree?
- Press Officer / Communications Specialist
- PR and marketing assistant
- Content Creator (Copywriter, Videographer, Social Media Content Creator)
- Social media manager
- Media Planner and Analyst
- Journalist / Editor / Reporter
- Event Planner / Communications Coordinator
- Advertising agency staff (creative, account)
- Social Media Strategist
- Corporate Internal Communications Specialist
The communication and PR programs at Kodolányi János University are ideal for anyone seeking a practice-oriented, modern institution of higher education that applies the latest scientific findings and professional trends.
Kodolányi János University has a distinguished history. It was here that the first communication program in Hungary was established. It was a moment of historic significance, as the program marked the launch of Eastern Europe’s first journalism training program based on the BBC’s free and impartial approach. Today, we continue to work with the same enthusiasm, constantly renewing and improving both the content and technical aspects of our programs, and preparing our students for today’s rapidly changing industry.
Starting from the very first semester—and throughout the program—you’ll have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in our own media center, television studio, radio studio, and the newsroom of our online news portal, working with cameras, in studio settings, and under editorial conditions, all under the guidance of experienced instructors.
Naturally, starting in the first year, the professional practical training programs—much like future team work—take place in small groups, allowing students to develop direct relationships with their instructors through personalized, intensive practical courses. You can deepen your knowledge in specialized talent development workshops tailored to your interests.
Several of the industry’s leading figures teach here. Balázs Kolossváry, editor-in-chief; Beáta Manninger, editor; Sándor Orodán, president of the Spokespersons’ Association; Dr. Krisztina Máté, college professor, editor, and host (The Story of My First Million, Among Sharks), producer; Dr. András Petőcz, college professor, winner of the Attila József Prize and the Sándor Márai Prize, writer, poet, and editor; József Makai, master teacher and currently a war correspondent who teaches online from the front lines, editor; Dr. Péter János Sós, master teacher and lifetime member of the Hungarian Public Relations Association; Zoltán Regős, communications director; Dr. Áron Mátyássy, film director; Ildikó Virágh, radio reporter; Zoltán Újhelyi, host; Gyula Kovács, studio manager, as well as guest lecturer Zoltán Nagy, director of communications, and other business, civil society, and social communications leaders.
An advanced-level high school diploma is not required.
In the full-time program—thanks to our in-house training facilities, studios, and online news portal—students can participate in a high number of hours of in-semester professional internships and project-based training (creative writing, print media, online journalism, radio, television, online and mobile communication, visual communication, and PR and marketing communication). In their final semester, they can complete their external internships at our strategic partners—nationally recognized, leading companies in the media and PR and marketing communication sectors. As part of our themed weeks, students can deepen their communication skills through training sessions and workshops that go beyond traditional educational frameworks but will be highly valuable in the job market; at the same time, they will have the opportunity to meet many of our alumni who have since become recognized professionals in the media and communications fields.