Media Communications in Creative industries (Journalism) (study in English)
Faculty of Publishing and Journalism
About the program
About educational program
Full-time (Intramural)
Duration
2 years
Number of places
fee-paying — 25
Tuition fee
480 000 rub.
(2026)
(2026)
Entrance tests and minimum scores (fee-paying)
State-funded
Interdisciplinary exam — 40 marks
MAIN ACADEMIC BUILDING
16/4, Avtozavodskaya st., Moscow
ADMISSION OF FOREIGN CITIZENS
possible
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND USEFUL LINKS
Documents
education
Program FAQ
No. The program is built for specialists from any background — engineering, design, the humanities — who want to add media skills to their toolkit.
100% English. A minimum B1+ level is required for admission.
A computer-based test of 40 multiple-choice questions covering journalism theory, media law, media history, and digital media, plus a 200–300 word motivational essay. Time allowed: 120 minutes. Maximum score: 100; passing score: 40.
Yes. The program includes professional-creative, project-creative, research, and pre-graduation placements, all running alongside coursework.
No. All 25 places are fee-paying.
Career opportunities
Digital Editor
Develops editorial strategy, manages content pipelines, leads contributor teams, and tracks audience analytics.
Multimedia Producer
Produces video, podcasts, and documentary projects for digital platforms.
Data Journalist
Analyzes datasets, builds visualizations, and produces data-driven stories and infographics.
Head of Social Media
Owns social media strategy, optimizes for platform algorithms, and manages creative teams.
Communications Specialist, Creative Industries
Handles PR, cross-cultural communications, and partnerships with international media and creative organizations.
