Bachelor Communication Sciences
The Bachelor will provide students with scientific and technological skills in Journalism and Strategic Communication, through training suited to today's demands for flexibility and employability.
The first three semesters are basic training in Communica Read more
Course formatIn-Person
DegreeBachelor
Semesters6
Credits180
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What will I learn in this course?
What will I learn in this course?
The Bachelor will provide students with scientific and technological skills in Journalism and Strategic Communication, through training suited to today's demands for flexibility and employability. The first three semesters are basic training in Communication Sciences, shared by both branches of the degree. In the 4th semester, the derivation begins, with a specific curricular unit for each branch. The last two semesters, in the 3rd year, will be totally specialized, in Journalism or Strategic Communication. This allows students to specialize in the two branches of the degree by successfully attending the equivalent of an additional academic year. Under protocols with companies, the students who stand out the most throughout the degree can do extracurricular internships.
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Entry requirements and conditions
Entry requirements and conditions
Those who apply through the institutional admission process may apply for this study program. See the required exams below.- 11 História
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or- 18 Português
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or- 06 Filosofia
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- 18 Português
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or- 11 História
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- 18 Português
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or- 17 Matemática Aplicada às Ciências Sociais
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- 18 Português
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or- 13 Inglês
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- 18 Português
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or- 04 Economia
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- 17 Matemática Aplicada às Ciências Sociais
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or- 09 Geografia
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- 18 Português
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Entry competition/tender: Course changes; Transfers; Returns. In accordance with Decree 401/2007, of April 5. Special competition/tender for those over the age of 23: On completing 23 years of age by the 31st of December of the preceding year Those not entitled access to higher education (if they have undertaken and been approved in the entrance test for the college they want to enter, they are entitled to the referred access). Special competition/tender for higher education graduates and Diplomas in Specialized Technology: (In accordance with Decree-Law No. 393-B/99, of 2 October; In accordance with Ordinance No. 854-A/99, of 4 October; In accordance with Decree-Law No. 88/2006, of May 23).
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Technical and professional skills that I will acquire
Technical and professional skills that I will acquire
Proposing to acquire skills and learning scientific and technological practices, and achieving a kind of training that is consistent with the current requirements for flexibility and employability, the emphasis was to give the student an informed choice of variant to follow and a wider range professional options, and the initial three semesters consisting of one common trunk. Thus, the first course of specialization in Communication and Journalism arises only in the 4th semester (ie in the 2nd semester of 2nd year) and the first course of specialization in Applied Communication also appears in April. semester, and common students who wish to engage in Applied Communications: Marketing, Advertising and Public Relations or Cultural Management. The first two years are training in the areas of Communication Sciences and Culture, being organized for the third year of specialty courses in Communication and Journalism, Applied Communications: Marketing, Advertising and Public Relations and Cultural Management.
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Study plan and curriculum structure
Study plan and curriculum structure
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1º Ano / Strategic Communication
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Contemporary History and Thought
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Epistemology of Communication
6 ects -
History of Communication
6 ects -
Research and Investigation Methods
6 ects -
Techniques of Written Expression
6 ects
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Art, Culture and Communication
6 ects -
Communication and Citizenship
6 ects -
Communication Models and Theories
6 ects -
Introduction to Communication Technologies
6 ects -
Text and Discourse Analysis Methods
6 ects
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1º Ano / Journalism
- [1º Semestre]
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Contemporary History and Thought
6 ects -
Epistemology of Communication
6 ects -
History of Communication
6 ects -
Research and Investigation Methods
6 ects -
Techniques of Written Expression
6 ects
- [2º Semestre]
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Art, Culture and Communication
6 ects -
Communication and Citizenship
6 ects -
Communication Models and Theories
6 ects -
Introduction to Communication Technologies
6 ects -
Text and Discourse Analysis Methods
6 ects
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2º Ano / Journalism
- [1º Semestre]
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Cyberculture
6 ects -
Digital Communication Laboratory
6 ects -
Ethics and Communication Law
6 ects -
Political Communication
6 ects -
Sociology of the Media and Public Opinion
6 ects
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Fundamentals and Techniques of Journalism
6 ects -
Image Technologies
6 ects -
Publics and Audiences
6 ects -
Rethoric
6 ects -
Visual Semiotics and Image Analysis
6 ects
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2º Ano / Strategic Communication
- [1º Semestre]
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Cyberculture
6 ects -
Digital Communication Laboratory
6 ects -
Ethics and Communication Law
6 ects -
Political Communication
6 ects -
Sociology of the Media and Public Opinion
6 ects
- [2º Semestre]
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Fundamentals and Techniques of Strategic Communication
6 ects -
Image Technologies
6 ects -
Publics and Audiences
6 ects -
Rethoric
6 ects -
Visual Semiotics and Image Analysis
6 ects
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3º Ano / Strategic Communication
- [1º Semestre]
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Communication of Organizations
6 ects -
Creative Processes
6 ects -
Integrated Communication Management
6 ects -
Visual Communication
6 ects - Nameless
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Organizational Branding
6 ects -
Organizational Citizenship
6 ects -
Public Relations
6 ects -
Strategic Communication Workshop
6 ects - Nameless
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3º Ano / Journalism
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Journalistic Writing
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Radio Journalism
6 ects -
Theories of Journalism
6 ects -
Visual and Data Journalism
6 ects - Nameless
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Graphic Design and Digital Layout
6 ects -
Journalism Research
6 ects -
Television Journalism
6 ects -
Transmedia and Hybrid Narratives
6 ects - Nameless
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1º Ano / Strategic Communication
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Options
Options
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Course Team
Course Team
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What master's or postgraduate degrees can I pursue afterward?
What master's or postgraduate degrees can I pursue afterward?
Students may continue for 2nd cycle studies: Master in Communication Networks and Technologies, and further to 3rd cycle studies: PhD in Communication For Development or PhD in Arts of the Media
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Scientific areas of the course
Scientific areas of the course
Jornalismo e reportagem
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Observations
Observations
In the elective courses for both tracks of the third year, students may choose any course currently offered by Lusófona - University Center of Porto, provided it is worth 6 ECTS credits.
Porto | Fac.Comunicação,Arquitetura, Artes e TI
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Course Direction
Course Subdirection
Secretariat
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Telephone extension3182
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LocationSATA
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Service hours9h -17h
Agência de Avaliação e Acreditação do Ensino Superior
Graduation Requirements
Have completed a total of 180 ECTS.
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