Masters Applied Journalism: Digital Innovation and Emerging Technologies
This Professional Master's Degree in Applied Journalism: Digital Innovation and Emerging Technologies is the only one in the country that combines the fields of Artificial Intelligence, Digital Innovation, and Emerging Technologies at a university with str Read more
You can now choose to study at your own pace and complete your master’s or doctoral degree on either a full-time or part-time basis.
This option is available for master’s and doctoral programmes worth 90 ECTS credits or more.
Tuition fees are calculated according to the number of ECTS credits in which you enrol.
Please refer to Article 16 of the Academic Regulations or contact the relevant services for further information.
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Course formatIn-Person
DegreeMasters
Semesters2
Credits60
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What will I learn in this course?
What will I learn in this course?
This Professional Master's Degree in Applied Journalism: Digital Innovation and Emerging Technologies is the only one in the country that combines the fields of Artificial Intelligence, Digital Innovation, and Emerging Technologies at a university with strong capabilities and technological resources in the audiovisual and multimedia areas. The teaching staff has extensive experience in higher education, solid theoretical training in the disciplines of Communication Sciences and Journalism, and published works of recognized scientific merit, as well as journalists with extensive experience working in the newsrooms of the main national media outlets. The main focus of the Curriculum Plan, developed in conjunction with the most relevant companies in the sector, is on the latest technologies, namely AI, as a way of optimizing journalistic work. Lasting one year, this master's degree does not require a dissertation and guarantees an internship for all students.
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Entry requirements and conditions
Entry requirements and conditions
Candidates must be: a) holders of a bachelor´s degree or legal equivalent; b) holders of a foreign academic degree awarded following a 1st cycle of studies organized in accordance with the principles of the Bologna process by a State adhering to that process; c) holders of a foreign higher academic degree that is recognized as meeting the objectives of the degree by the statutorily competent body; d) holders of an academic, scientific or professional curriculum that is recognised as attesting to their ability to complete this cycle of studies by the statutorily competent scientific body of the higher education institution to which they wish to be admitted. In any of the above cases, candidates must cumulatively prove that they have at least five years' previous professional experience.
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Seriation Criteria
Seriation Criteria
- 60% - Mestrado - CV
- 20% - Mestrado - Formação Complementar na área
- 20% - Mestrado - Motivação e/ou Entrevista
Candidatos sem classificação da habilitação anterior
- 50% - Mestrado - Motivação e/ou Entrevista
- 50% - Mestrado - CV
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Profile of the candidates for whom the course is intended
Profile of the candidates for whom the course is intended
Graduates in Communication Sciences, Journalism, Media Studies, Multimedia, or other related fields; Journalists and media professionals who wish to update their digital skills and explore new forms of journalistic production; Communication professionals interested in digital narratives, data, AI, and editorial innovation; Professionals who want to develop innovative journalistic projects; Professionals interested in pursuing studies and research in the fields of journalism and communication sciences.
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Technical and professional skills that I will acquire
Technical and professional skills that I will acquire
Artificial Intelligence; New Journalistic Formats; Digital Skills; Transmedia Narratives; Storytelling.
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Main reasons for choosing this course on ULusófona
Main reasons for choosing this course on ULusófona
- Enhancement of professional development through the articulation of technology, critical thinking, and journalistic practice.
- Practical training geared toward the challenges of contemporary digital journalism.
- Development of skills in emerging technologies, including artificial intelligence and data journalism.
- Mastery of multimedia and multiplatform narratives, such as podcasts, videocasts, and digital storytelling.
- Preparation for innovation and sustainability in journalism projects.
- Critical and ethical framework on regulation and social responsibility.
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Study plan and curriculum structure
Study plan and curriculum structure
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1º Ano / General Path
- [1º Semestre]
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Data Journalism and Digital Methods
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Ethics and Regulation
6 ects -
Journalism and Artificial Intelligence
9 ects -
Sustainability and Innovation
9 ects
- [2º Semestre]
- Internship/Project
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1º Ano / General Path
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Options
Options
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Course Team
Course Team
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Career opportunities and career prospects
Career opportunities and career prospects
Multimedia and multiplatform journalist; Data journalist specializing in artificial intelligence; Digital content producer (podcasts, videocasts, multimedia storytelling); Digital editor and journalistic content manager; Manager of innovative and sustainable journalistic projects; Researcher in journalism and digital communication (further studies).
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Scientific areas of the course
Scientific areas of the course
Jornalismo e reportagem
Lisboa | Esc.Comunicação, Arquitetura, Artes e TI
Current Application Dates
Fees
Course Direction
Course Subdirection
Secretariat
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Telephone extension764
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LocationSala F.1.5
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Service hours2ª a 6ª, 10:00 -13:30/ 16:00-18:30
Agência de Avaliação e Acreditação do Ensino Superior
Graduation Requirements
Have completed a total of 60 ECTS.
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