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Media Studies vs. Journalism

How does Media Studies differ from Journalism?

Media Studies

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The field of media studies examines the history, functions, and effects of media in a variety of forms. Among other things, students acquire knowledge of media theory and media psychology to analyze the social impact of media and successfully use media themselves. Graduates can, for example, work in journalism, media management, and in opinion or media research.

Journalism

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Journalism is a field of study that imparts knowledge for a variety of media formats including print, radio, TV, and online media. Students learn how to identify topics, conduct research, write, moderate and produce multimedia or cross-media contributions. Graduates have a wide range of career prospects, for example, at newspapers, television companies, and in media management and public relations.

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