New member Thessaloniki

School of Journalism & Mass Communications
ARISTOTLE UNIVERSITY OF THESSALONIKI
Gregory Paschalidis, Associate Professor of Cultural Studies
Chair of the School of Journalism & Mass Communications
Studying Journalism & Communications
at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki

Destination: Thessaloniki

One of Europe's oldest and most multi-ethnic cities
Its mixed, Greek, Roman, Byzantine,Ottoman and Sephardic Jew heritage
blends with its modern multi-cultural population and bustling cultural creativity.

A center of media innovation
• 1869 – 1924 : 300 newspapers & magazines
in Turkish, Jewish, Greek, English, French, Italian,
Armenian, Serbian, Russian etc.
• 1928 : Τhe 1st radio station
• 1960 : Τhe 1st TV station
• 1987 : The 1st free press

Εstablishment and early period
1991 - 2004
School of Journalism & Mass Communications : established in 1991
L "to provide theoretical and practical training in journalism,
promote research in journalism and mass communications,
and uphold the rights and responsibilities of Greek journalists"

Growth period
2005 -
Undergraduate program (4-years, 240 ECTS)
a. BA in Journalism
b. BA in Mass Communications
Fully funded
Internship program

International Outlook and Partnerships
• Organization of 3 international and 1 world Conferences
• Participation in the Global Environmental Journalism Initiative (GEJI,
2008-11)
• Participation in various european research projects
• Strong international orientation of faculty publication output
• Postgraduate students and Phd candidates can write their dissertation in
English
• Collaboration with foreign partners/institutions
• Publication of an international online scientific journal (launch in 2016)

English-taught Program for Erasmus Students
• Launched in 1999
• 6-8 courses/semester
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International Recognition
University/Departments Rankings (QS)
2012
179th in the World
48th in Europe
2013
146th in the World
50th in Europe

Home partnerships and reputation
• Wide variety of partners (both media and others) for internships
• Close collaboration with professional associations
(Journalists Union of Macedonia-Thrace, Association of Sports Press,
Regional Press Institute)
• Close collaboration with civil society organizations
(Municipality of Thessaloniki, NGOs)
• High rate of graduate employability

Post-Graduate Studies
Launched: October 2008
http://www.jour.auth.gr/mtpx/
MA in Journalism & Mass Communications
(2 years,full-time, 120 ECTS)
PATHWAYS:
a. Journalism and New Technologies
b. Communication and Culture

English-taught Master’s Program
Starting date: October 2015
http://media.jour.auth.gr/
MA in Digital Media, Communication and Journalism
(1 year, full-time, 90 ECTS)
PATHWAYS
a. European Journalism
b. Digital Media, Culture and Communication
c. Risk Communication and Crisis Journalism

Doctoral Program
Doctoral Program
3 years , 180 ECTS
Current enrollment : 60 Phd candidates

Summer School
Location: Chania (Institute of Regional Press)
Dates: mid-July
Duration: 12 days (lectures/workshops)
Summer School in Environmental Journalism

Why join the European Journalism Training Association?
• To become member of a powerful international partnership of university
institutions dedicated to safeguarding the fundamental principles, values,
and competencies of journalism as a public service.
• To participate in EJTA's ongoing debate about the present challenges
and future directions of journalism and journalism education.
• To contribute to multilateral projects and initiatives regarding the
development of innovative, critical and self-reflexive practices in the field
of journalism education.

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