Continuing education, Part-time

Public Communication

Mode of Study

The programme is taught in a modular format with blocks of mandatory attendance (totally around 14 days per semester), e-learning (virtual seminars) and guided self-study phases. This form of study makes it easier for participants to combine work and study. In the fourth semester, arrangements for the seminar focusing on the master thesis are agreed with participants on an individual basis.

Application Requirements

Applicants to the master degree programme in Public Communication must have a degree equivalent to at least 180 ECTS. With a view to the target group and the professional fields focused on in the programme, we particularly aim to attract

• graduates with a degree in journalism and communication studies, law or humanities as well as graduates who have a degree in media studies, information design or communications studies and in other relevant subjects from a university of applied sciences.
• Graduates with degrees in other subjects who have relevant experience of working in journalism, media or communication/PR are also eligible to apply for this degree programme.

Applicants without a degree can also be considered if they have

• at least five years’ experience of working in the media or communications sector or if they have relevant managerial experience.

A commission decides on the suitability of candidates on a case-by-case basis.

Application and Admissions Procedure

Applicants must meet application requirements for the programme and need to submit a written application including a covering letter briefly explaining personal motivation for applying to join the programme. All applicants will be invited to attend a personal interview.

Our staff are happy to take time to speak directly to you about all the questions and concerns you might have.

FH JOANNEUM
Postgraduate programme Public Communication
Alte Poststraße 152, 8020 Graz, AUSTRIA
E: public.communication@fh-joanneum.at
T: +43 316 5453 – 8660

Do you have questions about application, career opportunities or admission criteria?

The employees of our course guidance will be pleased to answer your questions and help you with the orientation.

Course Guidance
E: info@fh-joanneum.at
T: +43 316 5453 – 8800
By telephone: Mon to Thu, 9:00 – 15:00;
In person by appointment only: Mon and Thu, 9:00 – 12:00;