Cross-border Journalism

Cross-border Journalism is a challenging international programme. You’ll join a mixed classroom with students from the Netherlands and from countries all over the world in our intercultural classroom. This is an integrated programme, so there are no stand-alone courses. Everything is interlinked to train you to become an international reporter.

The programme has two major tracks:

1. Newsroom (15 EC)

The Newsroom has a main focus on journalism skills, research and cross-media storytelling. It therefore contains tutorials about: European economy and politics, globalisation and international affairs, sustainability and regional development to serve as a body of knowledge for your stories. Training in journalism skills covers all platforms and genres, and is tailored to support your level and ambitions.

2. Media Lab (15 EC)

The Media Lab focuses on the international media landscape, concept development and innovation. You will work in a project team for a work field client. Your supporting tutorials and workshops cover design oriented and practice based research, design thinking methodology and team work skills.

Cross-border Journalism is offered on Bachelor’s level with honours level options, through more complex assignments and personal achievements. Participation in honours is not mandatory.
Honours level is rewarded with HU-honours stars.

Would you like to know more about this programme or do you have a specific question? Please contact the School of Journalism International desk.

Updated course information will be ready by July. All participants will receive the course guide before summer holidays.

In our study guide you can find all relevant information about the programme in one practical document. Download it here for your convenience.

• Cross-border Journalism study guide

This programme has a selection procedure at the School of Journalism with a 1 May deadline.

Please note: This selection procedure does not replace your regular HU-registration in Mobility Online, for which a 1 May deadline also applies.

All applicants need to fill in the entry form and supply information on study background, level of English and personal motivation. This also helps us to organise interdisciplinary and intercultural learning.

Please fill in the entry form and send your documents to the email address included as soon as possible and no later than 1 May.

TOEFL score 550 paper based or 213 computer based or 80 Internet based or IELTS score 6.5, or any other proof of proficiency in English supported by your institute.

A 5-day fieldtrip to Brussels is part of the programme and will cost approximately:

You will not need a visa for Belgium, as Belgium is a Schengen-country, but you have to bring your passport or ID-card. You will have to submit passport information to the coordinator in order to book the visits to EU institutions.

The cost for your crossmedia production (reporting trip) depends on your country of destination. You always have the option to pick a topic in the Netherlands with few additional costs.