Journalism & Mass Communication – Tbilisi State University

Program Overview

The Department of Journalism & Mass Communication at Ivane Javakhishvili Tbilisi State University traces its roots to 1949 and was integrated into the Faculty of Social and Political Sciences in 2005

While instruction is primarily in Georgian, a bilingual Georgian‑Russian track exists; no full English BA is currently available

The curriculum spans 240 ECTS credits over eight semesters and emphasizes core and elective courses such as:

Intro to Journalism & Mass Communication

Media Research Methods

Online & Broadcast Media

Mass Communication Theories

Converged Newsroom Practices

Media Law & Ethics

Practical production (print, audio, video) via the Faculty’s Multimedia Center

Students gain hands-on experience by contributing to print and digital publications, producing multimedia content, and completing media internships arranged through collaborations with local media outlets.

**Awarded Degree:** Bachelor’s in Journalism & Mass Communication

**Discipline:** Journalism

**Duration:** 4 years

**ECTS Credits:** 240

**Language of Instruction:** Russian

**Delivery Mode:** On-Campus

**Tuition Fee:** $850 (per_year)

**Application Fee:** $750

**Accreditation:** Accredited by the National Center for Educational Quality Enhancement (NCEQE), Georgia

**Career Opportunities:**

– Journalist (print

– broadcast

– digital)

– Media researcher

– Public relations officer

– Press liaison

– NGO communications coordinator

– Social impact storyteller

– Advertising and content specialist

– Media analyst

– Corporate communications

– Academic or policy researcher

**Learning Outcomes:**

– Understand media theories and communication structures

– Produce print/audio/visual media content

– Conduct media research and data analysis

– Apply journalistic ethics and legal standards

– Evaluate sources and verify information

– Use digital and broadcasting technologies

– Communicate effectively in multiple media genres

– Plan and execute media projects

– Work individually and collaboratively

– Integrate democratic and professional values in media practice