Master's degree in Journalism

This Master's degree in Journalism is one of the 14 courses recognized by the profession (Commission Paritaire Nationale de l'Emploi des Journalistes [CPNEJ]). Since September 2021, a work-study program has been added to this program. This Master in Journalism trains journalists capable of working in all types of news media. The objective of the teaching team? To train journalists who are able to work in the field, who can immediately join a newsroom, but who also have a solid general culture and a decisive capacity for analysis.

The EJCAM's Master in Journalism is in tune with the changes taking place in this profession and provides training not only in traditional media but also in different formats and new writing techniques.

The program is divided into two parts. The first year is devoted to the first theoretical teachings and the basic techniques of the profession. Reporting, interviewing, photojournalism and specialized press... Students will master a large number of journalistic practices throughout their studies. Consultants allow students to learn about radio, print media and television. At the same time, lectures are dedicated to knowledge of the journalism environment and institutions.

In the second year, students are encouraged to specialize in radio or television while perfecting their skills in web and print journalism. Emphasis is placed on new digital writing. The second semester is particularly focused on the professionalization of students.

The training program includes lectures and theoretical classes as well as practical work. Students are trained to design written, audio, video or web productions but also to develop their knowledge of the media and their environment. This program prepares students for jobs such as :

• Print journalist (freelance journalist; columnist or specialized journalist; editorial secretary; editor-in-chief; section editor)
• TV journalist (freelance journalist; editor; image reporter; TV columnist; editor; presenter; editor-in-chief)
• Radio journalist (freelance journalist; radio reporter; radio columnist; editor; news presenter; editor-in-chief)
• Web journalist
• Audiovisual production manager

Access to the Master in Journalism is by competitive examination, open to all persons holding a Bachelor's degree or an equivalent title, without age limit at the time of registration.
This entrance exam is held in two stages.
In the first stage, the application form is completed online and is composed of

• An identity document;
• A detailed curriculum vitae listing the courses taken since obtaining the baccalaureate, any experience (professional, internship, associative life, etc.) and mentioning any publications of the candidate, ideally with the associated URLs (publications on professional media but also on media managed by the candidate);
• A two to three pages cover letter justifying the choice of applying to the EJCAM Master of Journalism program;
• A 2,000 written characters by the student presenting his/her vision of his/her career path, upon leaving the school and then at 5, 10, 20 years, etc;
• All available transcripts since the baccalaureate, i.e. at least the transcript of the baccalaureate, the semesters and/or quarters of the first and second post-baccalaureate years and the first semester of the third year.

The oral admission test is organized in a second phase. This test will take place either in person or remotely, taking into account the health context. It is mainly a motivational interview during which knowledge of current events and an interest in covering them can be tested.

An 8 weeks internship is mandatory in M1 and M2. You must do it after the end of the courses in the second semester (mid-April).