Are you a natural storyteller with an interest in art, culture, politics, or environment? Do you aspire to connect, through stories, your hometown and community to the world? Do you seek to make your mark in telling the stories of Central Asia to the world? Do you aspire to become a media entrepreneur and agent of change? Do you envision yourself to become a professional in digital media and technology? Are you creative with a passion for languages? Are you interested in communication for the environment and community? If so, UCA's Communications and Media programme is for you.
UCA’s Communications and Media programme offers an integrative approach to research-informed and creative storytelling through media arts. The programme combines narrative studies, multimedia, visual design, film making, podcasting, digital journalism, news media, production skills, strategic communication, and media law, politics, research, management, ethics, and social responsibility. Intensive language courses ensure graduates have superior proficiency in English, Russian and local languages, and access to media labs provides the opportunity to build versatile skills transferable to different modes of media production, communication platforms, and career pathways. Exposure to and emphasise on local, regional, and international best practices are led by national and international faculty with strong academic research and professional industry backgrounds. Partnerships with Central Asian and international media outlets and businesses as well as governmental, NGO and community organisations provide enriching opportunities for internships that are integral to learning in UCA’s Communications and Media programme.
