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Bachelor

Digital Journalism

Turn your voice into impact through data-driven storytelling, multimedia production, and ethical digital reporting.

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Overview

UNI - Universum International College combines academic excellence with global empowerment through its partnership with Arizona State University. The Digital Journalism program equips you with modern reporting methods, multimedia production skills, and practical newsroom competencies to cover social issues locally, regionally, and globally.

Duration3 years
Total Credits180 ECTS
FormatCampus / Online
LanguageAlbanian

Program Objectives

  • Build practical competencies in digital reporting, multimedia storytelling, and content production.
  • Apply ethical journalism standards in fast-paced digital media environments.
  • Use data, verification, and audience analytics to improve story quality and impact.
  • Develop newsroom-ready workflows from idea generation to publishing and distribution.
  • Strengthen communication for public affairs reporting and cross-platform engagement.
  • Gain industry exposure through internship and career-orientation components.
Curriculum

Academic path

Year 1

57 ECTS
Semester 132 ECTS
  • Fundamentals of Journalism
    6
  • Introduction to News and Basic News Writing Skills
    6
  • Fundamentals and History of Mass Communication
    6
  • Media and Society
    6
  • Study Skills
    2
  • Albanian Language
    6
Semester 225 ECTS
  • Digital Media Literacy I
    6
  • Communication Theories
    5
  • Digital Theory and Skills
    5
  • Introduction to Audio & Video
    5
  • Academic Writing
    4

Academic path

Year 2

60 ECTS
Semester 130 ECTS
  • Editing for Journalism
    7
  • Feature and Magazine Writing
    7
  • Social Media
    6
  • Media Ethics and Diversity
    6
  • Albanian
    4
Semester 230 ECTS
  • Idea Development and Media Writing
    6
  • Media and Culture
    6
  • History of Mass Communication
    8
  • Internship and Career Guidance
    6
  • Computer Assisted Journalism
    4

Academic path

Year 3

60 ECTS
Semester 130 ECTS
  • Digital Marketing Production
    6
  • Advanced Digital Media Production: TV News
    6
  • Photojournalism and Visual Storytelling
    6
  • Multimedia Design
    6
  • Albanian
    6
Semester 230 ECTS
  • Legal Regulations and Digital Journalism
    5
  • Advanced Applied Digital Journalism
    5
  • Public Affairs Reporting and Writing
    5
  • Advanced Reporting
    5
  • Bachelor Thesis
    10

What UNI students gain and experience with Arizona State University

Arizona State University is incorporated in all student experiences and programs, by providing:

ASU "What Is Innovation?" certificate course
Master Class from Arizona State University faculty
Learn English at Arizona State University
ASU English Courses
Arizona State University Summer Experience
ASU Global Exchanges
Global Signature Courses
Short-term immersion programs at ASU partner universities
Online Courses and Workshops by Arizona State University
Courses directly from Thunderbird School of Global Management
ASU Venture X - Startup
ASU Endstar Game

Why Study Digital Journalism at UNI - Universum International College

Knowledge

  • Understand media ethics, accuracy, impartiality, and responsible use of digital tools.
  • Interpret global news ecosystems, cross-border reporting dynamics, and audience behavior.
  • Evaluate media literacy principles and digital-content credibility in fast information cycles.

Skills

  • Produce stories across text, audio, video, and multimedia digital formats.
  • Assess sources critically and transform data into clear, public-interest reporting.
  • Use analytics, feedback, and performance metrics to strengthen audience engagement.

Competencies

  • Communicate effectively with media organizations, institutions, and diverse communities.
  • Apply privacy, safety, and anti-manipulation principles in digital-news production.
  • Adapt quickly to evolving platforms and drive innovation in digital journalism workflows.

Study Abroad with Scholarships

Study for a semester abroad—funded by Erasmus+ in 26 EU countries or worldwide through Arizona State University partner universities.

190partners across Europe and Turkey
International partner map will be added soon.

Career opportunities

  • Journalist, digital reporter, multimedia producer, editor, and social-media storyteller.
  • Opportunities in local and international public and private media organizations.
  • Pathways to launch independent media initiatives, digital channels, or content platforms.

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