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Graduate (Master)
New Media and Public Relations
Why choose this field of study?
New Media studies at the VIZJA University is a specialized program created as a response to market demand. Information in the era of information society development is worth its weight in gold. By choosing this program, you will learn how to use it to your advantage. As part of the New Media specialization, you will gain practical skills to create innovative content for both social and traditional media. You will learn the principles of leading social media, monetization, and running a business. Curriculum for the New Media and PR specialization. We designed the New Media studies for all those who want to acquire real-life professional skills. Strictly theoretical knowledge is reduced to what is necessary, that is, we bring to the forefront the aspects that will enable you to work in your dream profession after graduation.
It is a rapidly developing discipline. It has its applications in business, administration, the non-profit sector, and other social areas. One of its most important aspects is online advertising. Therefore, New Media and Public Relations, as a fast-growing field, requires qualified professionals to smoothly navigate the world of media and the Internet. New Media and Public Relations is an interdisciplinary field that requires innovative ideas, a modern approach to media, creativity, and the ability to navigate the labyrinth of social media, However, the assistance of new media and public relations specialists is also needed in companies that manage and control the media.
New Media - What can you do after graduation?
You will gain the necessary skills to work in the field and start your own business, according to your own idea. If terms such as youtuber, influencer, vlogger/blogger, podcaster or streamer make your heart beat faster, look no further. This is a direction created with you in mind. In addition, after graduation we will prepare you to work in social media as a content creator or a social media manager. Moreover, you will be able to find employment as a marketing specialist, press agent, or influencer marketing manager. Also, as someone with extensive knowledge of media ethics, you will be able to oversee compliance with the rules in the area of new media and public relations. New media, i.e., those that operate on the Internet, are not regulated by the media law. This is due to the open nature of the online world and changing communication patterns. Internet communication based on the many-to-many model precludes the monopolization of information. You will also be ready to develop digitization projects. Having studied new media and public relations, you will be prepared to work in companies where you will assist marketing activities. You will also be able to work on developing marketing projects, training, documentation and concepts in the field of new media and PR.
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Admission rules and regulations
Note: important information for 2025 candidates
Please read carefully the application procedures in line with the changes introduced by the Polish Ministry of Science and Higher Education in 2025.
Programme and structure of studies
MASTER STUDIES
The education model is focused on the courses concerning social communication, PR, and new media. The study program includes in-depth and theoretically underpinned knowledge of social media channel management. Also includes techniques of information visualization, principles of conducting, promotion of business in the new media, sources of information in the media, techniques of image creation. Through a well-thought-out program of study, you will gain practical skills that will open up many avenues for your personal and professional development.
First year of studies
In first year of study, courses are common to both specialization paths (Social Communication and PR and New Media). The purpose of the subjects will be to provide in-depth, theoretically underpinned knowledge of journalism as well as communication.
| Subject name | Cummulative amount of ECTS points | Cummulative amount of hours (FT/PT) |
|---|---|---|
| Health and Safety | 0 | 8/8 |
| World History / Culture and Ethics (Elective) | 5 | 30/16 |
| Media Psychology | 3 | 30/16 |
| Communication and Media Sciences | 4 | 60/32 |
| Ethics and Law in Media | 3 | 30/16 |
| Social Media | 3 | 30/16 |
| Information Visualisation | 3 | 30/16 |
| EU Media and Audiovisual Policy | 3 | 30/16 |
| Intercultural Communication | 3 | 30/16 |
| Public Diplomacy | 3 | 30/16 |
| Subject name | Cummulative amount of ECTS points | Cummulative amount of hours (FT/PT) |
|---|---|---|
| Crisis Communication | 3 | 30/16 |
| Gender, media and culture | 3 | 30/16 |
| Globalisation and Glocalisation | 3 | 30/16 |
| Business in New Media | 3 | 30/16 |
| Methods of Validating and Valuing Information | 3 | 30/16 |
| Sources of Information in the Media | 3 | 30/16 |
| Image in the Media | 3 | 30/16 |
| Foreign language (Elective) | 2 | 30/16 |
| Information Security / Violence and the Media (Elective) | 5 | 60/32 |
| Team Communication / Managerial Skills (Elective) | 2 | 30/16 |
In the first and second semester of study, the student can choose three courses, one from each of the following groups:
- Universal History or Culture and Ethics;
- Information security or Violence and the media;
- Team communication or Management skills
The number of registered students determines whether a course will be launched.
Second year of studies
Starting in the second year, dedicated courses for the New Media specialty module begin. The purpose of these will be to prepare you to work as a freelance journalist, an influencer who can create and promote their materials on the Internet. With the beginning of the third semester, students will begin an internship and a thesis seminar.
| Subject name | Cummulative amount of ECTS points | Cummulative amount of hours (FT/PT) |
|---|---|---|
| Citizen Media - digital storytelling | 3 | 30/16 |
| New Media Advertising | 2 | 30/16 |
| Media Discourse Analysis | 2 | 30/16 |
| Computer Graphics | 2 | 30/16 |
| Camera, Sound, Editing in New Media | 3 | 45/24 |
| Digital Marketing | 3 | 30/16 |
| Media Systems in Poland and Worldwide | 3 | 30/16 |
| Foreign language (Elective) | 3 | 30/16 |
| Master's Seminar | 2 | 30/16 |
| Internship I | 7 | 180/180 |
| Event as a PR tool | 3 | 45/45 |
| Digital Popular Culture | 3 | 30/30 |
| Digital Management | 3 | 30/30 |
| Subject name | Cummulative amount of ECTS points | Cummulative amount of hours (FT/PT) |
|---|---|---|
| Investigative Journalism | 4 | 45/24 |
| Legal Aspects of the Internet | 4 | 30/16 |
| Business Thinking in Digital Media | 3 | 45/24 |
| Photojournalism | 3 | 45/24 |
| Master's Seminar | 6 | 30/16 |
| Internship II | 7 | 180/180 |
| Interpersonal Communication / Assertiveness Training (Elective) | 3 | 30/16 |
| Persuasion and Manipulation Techniques in the Media | 4 | 45/45 |
| Digital Gamification | 3 | 45/45 |
| Public Participation in the Smart City | 4 | 30/30 |
| Political Marketing | 3 | 45/45 |
In the fourth semester of study, the student can choose one course from the following group: Interpersonal communication or Assertiveness training.
The number of registered students determines whether a course will be launched.
The content of the study program may change as a result of efforts to improve the quality of education and adapt the teaching offer to the current challenges of the labor market. Each change is approved by the University Senate and introduced with the aim of preparing students for their future careers in the best possible way.
Tuition fees
Fixed tuition - flexible payments
By choosing to study at VIZJA University, you can be sure that the tuition fee will not change throughout the duration of your studies. You can pay the tuition fee once for the entire year of study or spread over a semester payment. This allows you to decide how you want to plan your expenses.
Study in Polish!
Do you want to study at VIZJA University in Polish? It is possible! We have prepared a special program for international students to acquire the skills necessary for active study in Polish and for academic, social and everyday life in Poland.
The Comprehensive Polish Language Program for International Students is:
- part of The VIZJA University Foundation Program, which is a comprehensive preparation for starting regular Bachelor's or Master's studies in Polish at VIZJA University
- a course aimed at two groups of international students: students with knowledge of a Slavic language (Russian, Ukrainian, Czech etc.) and students without prior knowledge of any Slavic language
- a chance for immersion in Polish society and culture, authentic experience of life in Poland and broad career prospects on the Polish labour market
More details coming soon!
Scholarships - easier than you think
While studying at VIZJA University, you can take advantage of a wide range of financial support from the state budget and European funds, as well as benefit from special discounts with VIZJA University discount program
You can submit most scholarship applications quickly and easily through your online account.
In the academic year 2023/2024, VIZJA University awarded 800 Rector’s Scholarships, ranging from PLN 400 /month to PLN 1000 /month, depending on the average or achievements. For outstanding sport, artistic or scientific achievements, the Scholarship Committee awarded scholarships of PLN 600 /month.
Detailed information on the possibility of applying for the Rector’s Scholarship is available in the dean’s system.
A sports scholarship may be awarded to a student who excels in sport achievements at least national level. In addition we also encourage our students to take part in additional support programs- eg. the National Academic Representation.
Young sportsmen can count on financial support in the amount of PLN 600 /month.
Detailed information on the possibility of applying for sports scholarship is available in the dean’s system.
A scholarship for people with disabilities may be awarded to a student who has a disability certificate, a disability degree certificate, a ZUS certifying physician’s certificate, a disability group certificate or a certificate of permanent or long-term incapacity to work on a farm.
In the 2023/2024 academic year, depending on the degree of disability, 350 scholarships for people with disabilities were awarded, ranging from PLN 1700 /month to PLN 1900 /month.
Detailed information on the possibility of applying for a scholarship for people with disabilities is available in the dean’s system.
The allowance is a form of emergency financial assistance. Any student who found himself temporarily in a difficult life situation resulting from random events beyond the student’s control can apply for it.The allowance may be granted twice in one academic year, and the allowance is not granted twice for the same random event.
In 2024, we granted 51 allowances for a total of PLN 255 000. The allowances, depending on the student’s situation, were paid in the amount of PLN 2,000 to PLN 5,000 at a time.
Detailed information on the possibility of applying for the allowance is available in the dean’s system.
2023/2024 academic year
800 Rector’s Scholarships
51 allowances
350 scholarships for people with disabilities
12 500 000 PLN was spent in 2023/2024 on scholarships
PLN 1,890,289.35 was spent in 2019/2020 on scholarships
PLN 2,911,662.50 was spent in 2020/2021 on scholarships
PLN 4,158,177.00 was spent in 2021/2022 on scholarships
PLN 7,829,950.00 was spent in 2022/2023 on scholarships
Rector’s Scholarship – highest average: 5,44
