Aim of the Programme

The aim of this Master’s Degree is to acquaint young journalists with the issues specific to European and international politics. It teaches them how to take these into account in any day-to-day practice of journalism.

This Master’s Degree is aimed at any student who has completed an undergraduate program (three or four years) in journalism and who has demonstrable knowledge of English and French.
To apply candidates are asked to fill out the application form.
Student grants, in the guise of reduced fees, are available for exceptionally gifted students.

Length of the Programme

This programme stretches over one academic year, from October 2010 to July 2011. It takes place in Nice (France), at the Institut européen des hautes études internationales, but also includes study trips in Europe.

Programme Description

• Four teaching modules about the main issues in today’s world (150 hours)
  . European Integration
  . International Relations
  . Economy and Globalisation
  . Federalism and Governance
• Six teaching modules in international journalism practices (250 hours)
  . Journalistic Writing - écriture journalistique
  . International Media
  . Intercultural Communication
  . Understanding European and International Journalism
  . Management and Legal Aspects of Journalism in Europe
  . Journalistic Situation Scenarios and Practice
• Final Assignment

The programme enables the student to earn 60 ECTS credits (more info on ECTS credits).

Specific Advantages of the Programme

• The CIFE has recognised experience in the organisation of Master’s Degrees in European and International Studies, as it has been organising Studies Programmes at the highest level for close to 50 years.
• The programme offers a combination of interdisciplinary training in European and International Studies and further training in the international practice of journalism.
• The programme is run in an international setting with respect to teachers as well as students. This is enhanced by the practice of two languages.
• "Learning and living Europe" : the international framework and the small size of the group (maximum of 15 students) make of this programme a unique learning and human experience.
  
• Among other activities, the programme includes a trip to European and international institutions.

The CIFE is one of the six institutions to benefit from the "Jean Monnet Action: Support for specified institutions pursuing an aim of European interest" of the European Union.
http://ec.europa.eu/education/jean-monnet/doc818_en.htm