Master in communication

The courses that make up the common core of the Master programme (90 credits) address general theories of communication, provide an introduction to major social issues, and include a thorough practice of English in connection with the programme's topics. Students choose one of three specialisations, or focuses (30 credits), that allow them to acquire specific skills and knowledge:

• The focus on corporate and marketing communication develops the knowledge and skills required to pursue a high-level career in corporate or institutional environments, including marketing, public relations, internal communication, and event management.

• The focus on political communication and lobbying includes two options. The first deals with European policy, while the second is dedicated to international politics and offered in partnership with the Université de Montréal. Students have the opportunity to spend one academic term in Quebec.

• The research focus develops the students' academic research skills, with the aim of pursuing a PhD and a career in research.

Develop the academic research skills of students, with the aim of pursuing a PhD and a career in research.

Many of the courses are given by teachers and assistants who are professionals at the highest level in the relevant field. In addition, particular attention is paid to innovation in the Faculty's equipment and infrastructures, in order to guarantee that students learn in an environment that meets current and future professional standards. Courses in the common core of the Master develop skills and specialised knowledge in communication.

Students in the focus on corporate and marketing communication are given in-depth training on strategic and practical aspects of corporate communication, marketing communication, and e-communication, as well as on the principles of management. Professionals who are familiar with the inner workings of leading companies share their expertise with the students in each of these aspects.

They can then apply their new knowledge and skills to group projects and case studies, in cooperation with external partners. The programme includes two work placements, providing opportunities to observe the work of communication professionals and take part in a communication project.

Students in the focus on political communication and lobbying can choose the scope of their understanding of the dynamics involved in power and democracy. Those with an interest in European politics can complete their entire Master in Brussels, while those who want a more international perspective can go on an exchange programme with the Université de Montréal. By studying the players and strategies involved in lobbying, students develop specific skills for professional situations while keeping a critical perspective on this sector. The one-month work placement in a political institution is a major asset for their future professional career.

Students in the research focus are introduced to the research methods used in social sciences and humanities, as well as to the latest scientific debates on communication. The curriculum is designed to train researchers who will be comfortable with all methods and objects of study in the field of communication studies. This focus is intended to prepare students to write a doctoral thesis. The one-month work placement in a research team is a major plus for developing a research career in line with the highest standards.

follow a in-depth training in strategic and practical aspects of corporate communications, marketing communications and e-communication, and the principles of management. Professionals embedded in the daily activities of leading companies share their expertise with the students in each of these aspects.

Students apply the knowledge and skills acquired during the Master to group projects and case studies, in cooperation with external partners. Two internships offer the opportunity of observing the work of communication professionals and participate in a communication project.

In the specialization Political Communication and Lobbying, students have the choice on which scope they want to give to their understanding of the dynamics of power and democracy. They can do their full master in Brussels for a focus in European politics or visit the University of Montreal for a semester for a more international perspective. The study of the actors and the strategies of lobbying enables students to develop the specific skills for professional situations while keeping a critical perspective on this sector. The one-month internship in a political institution is a major asset for the future professional career.

The students of the specialization Research in Communication are introduced to social sciences and humanities research methods and advanced scientific debates about communication. The curriculum is designed to train researchers that will be comfortable with all methods and all objects of study in the field of information and communication sciences. The aim of the Master is to prepare the student to produce a doctoral thesis. The one-month internship in a research project is a major asset for the development of a research career with the highest standards.