Im Journalismus und Public Relations (PR) Studium lernen Sie alles rund um moderne Kommunikation in der Medienwelt

Studium: Bachelor, Full-time
Journalism and Public Relations (PR)

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In our fast-paced world, information races around the globe and professional communications are crucial. Our students gain an all-round overview: whether on the internet, radio or TV and whether in a PR agency or as an editor – they produce content for different media and target groups. You too can help shape the information society of tomorrow.

Academic Degree

Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences (BA)

Mode of Study

Full-time / 6 Semesters / 180 ECTS

Language of instruction

German

Head of Degree Programme

FH-Prof. Mag. Dr. Heinz M. Fischer

Campus

Graz

Department

Media and Design

Institute

Journalism and Digital Media

Current application period (for winter semester) until:

27.04.2026

Dates

Tuition fee

€ 363,36 per semester

Admissions

Before you start your degree programme you have to apply and go through the admissions procedure. Here you can read up on this and find the most important dates and deadlines.

My Studies

Here you can find everything you need to know about the course: course content, student and research projects, the semester and internship abroad, and the teaching staff.

After Graduation

Many different occupational fields and career opportunities are open to you as a graduate of our degree programme. Find out here what you can do.

Key topics

Internship

Semester abroad

Did you know, …

… that this combination is unique?

Nowhere else in Austria can you obtain a comparable level of training in the two fields of journalism and public relations. Individuals with all-round knowledge are in high demand in the media world!

Did you know, …

… that we keep up-to-date with all the media trends?

The course familiarises you with the developments in the media sector – from new journalistic forms to trends in corporate communications and the digital future.

Did you know, …

… that you will learn two foreign languages?

We teach two foreign languages to ensure you are well-equipped for your international career. You will further develop your knowledge of English as well as learning Russian which is spoken by over 280 million people across the world.

Did you know, …

… that we secure the best speakers?

You will have a chance to meet prominent journalists and PR experts. They will share some inside stories and experience with you and provide you with an insight into their jobs.

Did you know, …

… that we are well-connected?

We have lots of contacts at a regional and national level and know some of the important companies, agencies and key players in the sector. This will benefit you in your search for internships and jobs.

Did you know, …

… that you can specialise?

During the 5th semester, you can specialise further according to your personal interests: you can choose between Communications Management and Innovative Forms of Journalism.

News

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26.09.2025 Blog

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Events

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Mar 21

Open House 2026: FH JOANNEUM Graz

FH JOANNEUM Graz, 2026, 09:00 – 14:00

Projects

All projects Projects

U-YouPa

Young people have largely withdrawn from traditional forms of democratic participation. They are still keen to engage in democratic life, but ask for more and different public spaces of participation.

digi@work

The project explores the impact and potential of digital media use from the perspective of employees and employers in Styria.

NoHate@WebStyria

The project NoHate@WebStyria explores the online hate speech phenomenon, understood as insults on the Internet due to personal characteristics of ethnic origin, gender or sexuality, the call for violence against groups with these characteristics or the denial of the Holocaust. The project focuses on an inventory of online hate speech in Styria, awareness raising in the population and the development of counter strategies.

Studium: Bachelor, Full-time
Journalism and Public Relations (PR)