Bachelor's in Politics, Media, and Communication

Masaryk University, located in Brno, Czech Republic, is a leading institution known for its commitment to academic excellence, research innovation, and a vibrant learning environment. Named after the first president of Czechoslovakia, Tomáš Garrigue Masaryk, the university has grown to become a key player in the European higher education landscape. With a diverse range of programs spanning arts, sciences, humanities, social sciences, and more, Masaryk University provides students with a comprehensive and interdisciplinary education that prepares them for the challenges of a rapidly evolving global landscape. Masaryk University is renowned for its strong emphasis on research, with numerous research centers and institutes dedicated to advancing knowledge and contributing to societal development. The university's commitment to international collaboration is evident in its extensive network of partnerships with institutions worldwide, fostering a dynamic exchange of ideas and perspectives. The campus, characterized by a mix of historic and modern buildings, offers students a stimulating and inclusive environment. The university's dedication to fostering critical thinking, creativity, and a sense of social responsibility positions it as a hub for academic and cultural development in the heart of Central Europe.

To understand contemporary politics, it is absolutely crucial to understand the role played by the media. The rise of new media and new technologies have affected the functioning of society in general and politics in particular. On the contrary, the changed position of traditional political actors on both the national (lower rootedness of political parties in society) and the international level (national states) and the transformation of society in the 21. century have lead to the growing importance of the media in the study of politics. The undergraduate study program Politics, Media, and Communication focuses on the interplay between politics, the media, and society by synthesizing approaches of comparative political science, political theory, and research on political behavior and approaches from the research of the media publics, the study of new media, and mass communication and its effects. The interdisciplinarity and complexity of the study of the importance of the media in contemporary politics make the program Politics, Media, and Communication is exceptional compared to other study programs. The program is an excellent choice for those applicants whose interests lie in the developments of contemporary politics and the role of the media in politics but also for those who are interested in the quality of democracy, political behavior, communication of political actors and transformation of the media sphere.