1. Some information about the training program- Name of training major:
+ Vietnamese:Applied-oriented journalism
+ English: Journalism
- Training major code: 60 32 01 01 – UD
- Training major name:
+ Vietnamese:Press
+ English: Journalism
- Education level: Master
- Training period: 02 years
- Name of diploma:
+ Vietnamese: Master of Journalism
+ English: The Degree of Master in Journalism
- Unit assigned to train: University of Social Sciences and Humanities - Vietnam National University, Hanoi.
2. Training objectives:- General objectives:
Training Masters in Journalism with professional knowledge, critical thinking, strong ethics and political will, especially focusing on training professional skills, to operate effectively in the Vietnamese media industry which is developing strongly towards international integration in the context of globalization.
- Specific objectives:
The program will help learners have a correct and in-depth understanding of the journalism and media industry. After the course, learners will have the capacity to work in journalism and media and accumulate experience to become leaders, managers, and experts in the field of journalism and media.
3. Admission information
3.1 Entrance exam+ Basic subject: Basic methods in communication research
+ Basic subject: Journalism and media theory
+ Foreign Language: 1 of the following 5 languages: English, French, Russian, Chinese, German. Candidates take the Foreign Language test or use a qualified Foreign Language Certificate.
3.2 Admission objects:* Regarding qualifications: All university graduates can take the exam, specifically:
- Have a university degree in Journalism, or a relevant field (including Multimedia Communications, Public Relations, International Communications)
- Have a university degree in a related or different field from Journalism, have taken additional courses, or after taking the exam, if admitted, must take additional courses before a decision is made to recognize the student according to regulations.
* About seniority:
- People with a university degree in the correct or suitable major can take the exam immediately after graduation.
- People with a university degree in a major related to Journalism can apply for a master's degree in Applied Journalism with at least 01 year of working experience in the field of journalism and media.
- People with a university degree in another major can apply for a master's degree in applied journalism with at least 01 year of working experience in the field of journalism and media, with at least 03 journalism and media products published and broadcast on mass media.
4. List of correct majors, suitable majors, majors close to Journalism:
- Correct major: Journalism.
- Suitable majors: Multimedia Communications, Public Relations, International Communications
- Related fields: Literature, Linguistics, Political Science, International Studies, History, Sociology, Cultural Studies, Philosophy, Law, Economics, Anthropology, Management Science, Psychology, Information Science, Publishing - Distribution, International Relations, Foreign Information, Television Directing, Television Editing, International Languages and Cultures, Advertising and Marketing, Publishing.
5. List of subjects to supplement knowledge.- Additional knowledge courses for candidates who have graduated from related majors:
| TT |
Course |
Number of credits |
| 1 |
General Journalism |
3 |
| 2 |
Journalism and media theory |
3 |
| 3 |
Writing skills for print and online newspapers |
3 |
| 4 |
Writing skills for radio and television |
3 |
| 5 |
Public Relations Overview |
3 |
| 6 |
Law and ethics of journalism and media |
3 |
| 7 |
Basic methods in communication research |
3 |
| 8 |
Organization and operation of press and media agencies |
2 |
| Total: |
23 |
- Additional knowledge courses for candidates who have graduated from other majors:
| TT |
Course |
Number of credits |
| 1 |
General Journalism |
3 |
| 2 |
Journalism and media theory |
3 |
| 3 |
Theory and practice of print journalism |
3 |
| 4 |
Broadcasting theory and practice |
3 |
| 5 |
Theory and practice of television |
3 |
| 6 |
Theory and practice of electronic journalism |
3 |
| 7 |
Writing skills for print and online newspapers |
3 |
| 8 |
Writing skills for radio and television |
3 |
| 9 |
Public Relations Overview |
3 |
| 10 |
Law and ethics of journalism and media |
3 |
| 11 |
Basic methods in communication research |
3 |
| 12 |
Organization and operation of press and media agencies |
2 |
| Total: |
35 |
