Journalism and Communication
Qualification awarded (in original language)
"Licenciatura em Jornalismo e Comunicação". Title of "Licenciado".Level of qualification
1st Cycle of Studies. EQF level 6. ISCED 2011 level 6.Admission requirements
Students may apply to the 1st cycle of studies through the general regime, through special conditions, and through special competitions, as stated in the descriptions Higher Education System of the Portuguese provided by NARIC (http://www.dges.mctes.pt/DGES/pt/Reconhecimento/NARICENIC/) and presented in section 8 of the Diploma Supplement. Students can apply through the National Access Competition if they have a minimum Application Score of 100 points (on a scale of 0 to 200) and achieve a minimum score of 95 points (on a scale of 0 to 200) in one of the following sets of Entrance Exams: (18 Portuguese and 06 Philosophy) or (18 Portuguese and 11 History) or (18 Portuguese and 04 Economics) or (06 Philosophy and 11 History) or (06 Philosophy and 04 Economics) or (11 History and 04 Economics).Recognition of prior learning
Following the implementation of the Bologna Process and the consequent legislation regarding the mobility of students among degrees and higher education institutions, prior learning must be recognized and credited. The prior learning concept comprises all the previous learning/training undertaken in other higher education study cycles in national or international institutions (crediting of certified training), as well as previous professional experience and any post-secondary school training or education. As such, the IPB promotes the crediting of the student’s prior learning when arriving at the institution.Aiming at a quick and full integration of the student in his/her new education programme, the recognition procedures must be submitted when enrolling at the IPB.
For more information about the IPB accreditation process (times, procedures and criteria for the accreditation processes), consult the IPB Candidate Portal, at https://ipb.pt/pt/estudar/candidaturas, or the IPB Academic Services website, at https://ipb.pt/pt/estudar/estudantes/servicos-academicos.
Qualification requirements and regulations
6 curricular semesters (3 years). 20 weeks of full-time study per semester (40 per year). 40 total hours per week. 810 total hours per semester (1,620 per year). 180 ECTS credits (30 per semester), each credit corresponding to 27 hours. Includes an 18 credit Internship/Project.-
Profile of the programme
The study program profile includes the development of technical-scientific knowledge and professional expertise in the fields of Information and Journalism, Information and Journalism/ Audiovisual and Media Production, Audiovisual and Media Production, Social Sciences, Law, Native Language and Literature, all from IPB. Information and Journalism (320 CNAEF); Audiovisual and Media Production (213 CNAEF).Key learning outcomes
The degree of Bachelor in Journalism and Communication is awarded to students who demonstrate the ability to:a) Understand the main theories of communication and the historical perspectives of the media;
b) Comprehend the importance of semiotics and its application in verbal and non-verbal communication;
c) Distinguish different journalistic genres and the interactions established between the media and society;
d) Recognize the cultural and social transformations brought about by the digitalization of the media;
e) Possess knowledge of political science and economics, enabling them to work with these topics from an informative perspective;
f) Communicate effectively and conduct in-depth investigations on topics of journalistic value;
g) Demonstrate skills in multimedia content production and editing, as well as critical analysis of media content;
h) Understand the ethical and deontological principles governing journalistic and communication practices;
i) Solve problems and adapt to emerging technologies.
To complete the qualification, the student will have to pass all mandatory curricular units in the study plan.
Occupational profiles of graduates
The degree of "licenciado" (bachelor) in Journalism and Communication falls within the fields of Information and Journalism and Audiovisual and Media Production. Graduates are qualified to pursue professional activities within the scope of the study program profile.Access to further studies
The degree of "licenciado" allows one to proceed to post-graduate studies, according to the diagram of the Portuguese Higher Education System provided by NARIC (http://www.dges.mctes.pt/DGES/pt/Reconhecimento/NARICENIC/) and presented in section 8 of the Diploma Supplement.Graduation requirements
---Examination regulations, assessment and grading
Examination and assessment are regulated by the IPB general regulation, available in https://ipb.pt/pt/estudar/estudantes/servicos-academicos, and by the School pedagogical regulation, available in www.esact.ipb.pt.Consult this Guide under the option “The ECTS at the IPB” for information on the grading and qualification system.
Mode of study
Full-time.Programme director
---Scientific areas of the study plan
| Scientific Area | Acronym | ECTS Credits | |
| Compulsory | Optional | ||
| All of IPB | AIPB | 6.0 | 0.0 |
| Audiovisuals and Media Production | AMP | 36.0 | 0.0 |
| Information and Journalism | IJ | 66.0 | 0.0 |
| Information and Journalism/Audiovisuals and Media Production | IJ/AMP | 48.0 | 0.0 |
| Law | L | 6.0 | 0.0 |
| Mother Language and Literature | MLL | 6.0 | 0.0 |
| Social Sciences | SC | 12.0 | 0.0 |
| Total | 180.0 | 0.0 | |
Course structure
| Year | Sem | Type | Code | Course Unit | Scientific Area | ECTS Credits |
| 1 | 1 | Semestral | 9773-841-1101-00-24 | Media History | IJ | 6.0 |
| 1 | 1 | Semestral | 9773-841-1102-00-24 | Laboratory I | IJ/AMP | 6.0 |
| 1 | 1 | Semestral | 9773-841-1103-00-24 | Research Methodologies | IJ | 6.0 |
| 1 | 1 | Semestral | 9773-841-1104-00-24 | Portuguese Expression Techniques | MLL | 6.0 |
| 1 | 1 | Semestral | 9773-841-1105-00-24 | Communication Theories | IJ | 6.0 |
| 1 | 2 | Semestral | 9773-841-1201-00-24 | Journalistic Genres | IJ | 6.0 |
| 1 | 2 | Semestral | 9773-841-1202-00-24 | Laboratory II | IJ/AMP | 6.0 |
| 1 | 2 | Semestral | 9773-841-1203-00-24 | Sound and Image Production | AMP | 6.0 |
| 1 | 2 | Semestral | 9773-841-1204-00-24 | Semiotics | IJ | 6.0 |
| 1 | 2 | Semestral | 9773-841-1205-00-24 | Media Sociology | IJ | 6.0 |
| 2 | 1 | Semestral | 9773-841-2101-00-24 | Deontology of Journalism and Communication | L | 6.0 |
| 2 | 1 | Semestral | 9773-841-2102-00-24 | Discourse and Communication | IJ | 6.0 |
| 2 | 1 | Semestral | 9773-841-2103-00-24 | Local Journalism | IJ | 6.0 |
| 2 | 1 | Semestral | 9773-841-2104-00-24 | Laboratory III | IJ/AMP | 6.0 |
| 2 | 1 | Semestral | 9773-841-2105-00-24 | Sound Post-Production | AMP | 6.0 |
| 2 | 2 | Semestral | 9773-841-2201-00-24 | Press Office | IJ | 6.0 |
| 2 | 2 | Semestral | 9773-841-2202-00-24 | Digital Communication | IJ | 6.0 |
| 2 | 2 | Semestral | 9773-841-2203-00-24 | Digital Culture | IJ | 6.0 |
| 2 | 2 | Semestral | 9773-841-2204-00-24 | Laboratory IV | IJ/AMP | 6.0 |
| 2 | 2 | Semestral | 9773-841-2205-00-24 | Image Post-Production | AMP | 6.0 |
| 3 | 1 | Semestral | 9773-841-3101-00-24 | Political Science | SC | 6.0 |
| 3 | 1 | Semestral | 9773-841-3102-00-24 | Graphic Expression and Design | AMP | 6.0 |
| 3 | 1 | Semestral | 9773-841-3103-00-24 | Audiovisual Production and Directing | AMP | 6.0 |
| 3 | 1 | Semestral | 9773-841-3104-00-24 | Seminar | IJ/AMP | 6.0 |
| 3 | 1 | Semestral | 9773-841-3105-00-24 | IPB Free Course | AIPB | 6.0 |
| 3 | 2 | Semestral | 9773-841-3201-00-24 | Economy | SC | 6.0 |
| 3 | 2 | Semestral | 9773-841-3202-00-24 | Internship/Project | IJ/AMP | 18.0 |
| 3 | 2 | Semestral | 9773-841-3203-00-24 | Digital Media Project | AMP | 6.0 |