National Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism

Tunisian public universities offer a wide range of bachelor’s degree programs in various fields, bearing different titles defined by each higher education institution.

The bachelor’s degree represents the first cycle of higher education within the LMD system (Bachelor’s – Master’s – Doctorate). It is awarded after three years of study (six semesters).

Among these programs is the Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism, offered by the Institute of Press and Information Sciences (IPSI). Its aim is to train journalists with strong theoretical foundations. It also provides graduates with opportunities to pursue further studies by applying to one of the professional master’s programs (Master’s in Multiplatform Communication, Master’s in Audiovisual Media, Master’s in Investigative Journalism), or to master’s programs affiliated with the Department of Communication (Master’s in Political Communication), as well as to the Research Master’s in Information and Communication Sciences.

This bachelor’s program is delivered by a teaching staff composed of permanent faculty members, including professors of higher education, assistant lecturers, and secondary education instructors, as well as contracted instructors (professionals, researchers, and doctoral candidates), in addition to technical and administrative staff.

Admission and Enrollment

1. High school graduates from all streams (literary, scientific, and economic), assigned by the Ministry of Higher Education.
(Academic record + baccalaureate score + written entrance examination)

2 . International students, mainly from Arab countries, assigned by the Directorate of International Cooperation.
(Applications submitted through diplomatic channels)

3 . Students seeking reorientation, already enrolled in another higher education institution.
(Assessment of their academic file and a personalized interview)

4 . Professional journalists with at least three years of professional experience.

Core Courses

The curriculum is built around five essential pillars forming an integrated pedagogical framework that combines theoretical foundations with practical skills, with the aim of training journalists capable of adapting to the transformations of the contemporary media landscape.

1 . Information and Communication Sciences :
(communication theories, media sociology, media legislation, and professional ethics)

2 . Specialized Journalistic Production :
(news journalism, investigative reporting, reportage, digital writing, and audiovisual production)

3 . Technical Skills :

(photojournalism, editing, multiplatform content management, and fact-checking techniques)


4. Language Skills Applied to Journalism :

(Arabic, French, English)


5 . General Knowledge:

(legal studies, economics, political history, and cultural analysis)Cette formation ne se limite pas aux connaissances théoriques ; elle intègre des ateliers pratiques intensifs,

This program is not limited to theoretical knowledge; it incorporates intensive practical workshops, training sessions, and field internships within media organizations.

The objective of this approach is to sharpen creative skills capable of ensuring responsible professional production and to foster a critical stance toward media contexts at both local and international levels.

Employability Prospects

In a context of accelerated digital transformation and the opening of the media market on a global scale, the Bachelor’s Degree in Journalism aims to train professionals capable of:

•      Leveraging advanced technical skills in modern professional environments .

•     Integrating into local and international markets

•     Understanding global media contexts

•     Collaborating effectively with international media institutions or in remote settings

•     Engaging in entrepreneurship within the innovative media sector

•     Designing independent media platforms that meet the needs of targeted audiences

•     Transforming skills in fact-checking and content management into marketable digital services

How does the program put this vision into practice?

·       Specialized technical training:

Workshops in Digital Journalism and Multiplatform Production that develop the ability to use technology in journalistic storytelling

·       Professional networks:

Internships in local and international media organizations, opening up opportunities for employment and collaboration

·       Critical culture:

Courses such as Media Ethics and Media Sociology, which prepare students to carry out socially responsible projects

Examples of Career Paths for Journalism Graduates

Specific Features of the Bachelor’s Degree Program in Journalism

This program stands out through unique characteristics that meet the demands of the digital age, distinguishing it from traditional academic curricula:


1. Integration of Skills

·  Theoretical and critical skills:
Developed through the analysis of communication theories and audience sociology.

·  Practical and technical skills:
Mastery of editing tools, digital photography, as well as the management of web platforms and social media.

· Entrepreneurial skills:
Through modules such as “Micro-Enterprise Creation” and “Community Media”, which encourage the development of independent media projects, as well as the Student Entrepreneur Program of the University of Manouba (UMA-PEE).

2 .  Applied Language Skills

This dimension enables students to produce multilingual content (Arabic, French, English).

3 . Digital Transformation as the Backbone of the Program

This approach aims to provide students with a strong digital culture, including:

· mobile journalism;

· fact-checking;

· multimedia content creation, etc.

These specific features make graduates “opportunity creators” rather than mere “job seekers,” at a time when media is first and foremost a space for innovation rather than simply a channel for information transmission.