Research Master’s Degree in Information and Communication Sciences
Coordinatrice pédagogique : Pr. Sihem Najjar
Bureau : N°5
Research Master’s Degree in Information and Communication Sciences
Academic Training:
This programaims to:
- provide in-depth academic training that enables students to understand media and communication phenomena and analyze them within their social, cultural, and political contexts.
- equip students with key theories in media and communication studies and methodologies of qualitative, quantitative and mixed academic research.
- offer applied workshops for analyzing media contents and communicative speeches, as well as studying digital platforms.
- develop students’ critical thinking skills regarding contemporary communication phenomena through integrating theoretical perspectives with applied practices.
- conduct comparative analyses between international and national communication contexts, with a speciafocus on the cultural, social, and political specificities of the Tunisian context.
Career Opportunities:
- University teaching.
- Conducting academic research and studies in the fields of media and communication.
- Communication consulting.
- Enrollment in doctoral programs in Information and Communication Sciences or related disciplines.
Teaching Methods:
The program relies on:
- Theoretical lectures and applied teaching units.
- A pedagogical approach combining academic analysis and practical application.
- Preparation of research projects within a structured framework of teaching units aimed at developing students’ methodological skills and qualifying them for academic research.
- Methodological training in academic research techniques and the design of research projects.
Admission Requirements:
- Applicants must hold a Licence or Bachelor’s degree in Information and Communication Sciences or related fields.
- Candidates undergo an initial selection based on their academic records, followed by an oral interview aimed at assessing their cognitive abilities, academic readiness, and the relevance of their academic background to the program’s orientation.
- 85% of available seats are allocated to holders of Licence and Bachelor’s degree in Information and Communication Sciences. 15% of available seats are allocated to holders of Licence or Bachelor’s degrees in other related specializations.