Overview

The Digital Media, Communication and Journalism - Risk Communication and Crisis Journalism programme of Aristotle University of Thessaloniki combines the methodical engagement with the rich theoretical and case study research literature with a hands-on coverage of current crises and emergencies, the pathway explores the best practices in dealing with peace and war, environment, science, and public health, through strategic communication and crisis management methods to confront disinformation and hate speech.

Learning Objectives

Awareness of the significance of risk communication in contemporary global society

Ability to match appropriate form of risk communication to type of risk

Appreciation of the challenges and parameters of independent reporting in the diverse field of risk/crisis journalism

Acquisition of key investigative, analytical and reporting skills regarding the covering of crises/risks/emergencies issues from an independent, scrupulous and socially responsible point of view

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Risk Communication

Risk Communication and advertising

Securitization of migration in Europe and the role of the media

Reporting War & Crises

Mass Communication and Public Health

Environmental Journalism

Peace Journalism

Communication Research Methods

Qualitative Research Methods in Communication

Dissertation Research & Writing Skills

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-29 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-09-11 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

110

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IELTS

7

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Credits

90 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Thessaloníki, Greece

Disciplines

Journalism Digital Media

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

110

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IELTS

7

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Other requirements

General requirements

Hold a Bachelor’s Degree (BA) from a Greek or a foreign university or advanced technological educational institution, at a 2.1 level

or

equivalent grade (eg. B, very good, etc) in one of the following disciplines Journalism, Communication, Advertising Marketing, Political, Social and Cultural Studies, Economics, Comparative, European and International Studies, History, Anthropology, Psychology, Sociology, Philosophy, Archeology, History of Arts and Foreign Languages.
Provide evidence of sufficient command of both spoken and written English, which correspond at least to the level C1 of the Common European Framework (CEF) proficiency levels.

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

3000 EUR / year

≈ 3000 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

3000 EUR / year

≈ 3000 EUR / year

Living costs

Thessaloníki

Greece

545 - 758 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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Programme Structure

Key information

Duration

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Language

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Credits

Delivered

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Disciplines

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Academic requirements

English requirements

Prepare for Your English Test

Other requirements

General requirements

Student Insurance via Studyportals Partner

Tuition Fees

International Applies to you

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Living costs

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Funding

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