Year 1: Aarhus, Denmark - your point of departure
Your first year of studies takes place in Aarhus, Denmark’s second-largest city, where all Mundus Journalism students study together before continuing to one of four specialisations in the second year. The year combines courses from Aarhus University—specifically the Departments of Media and Journalism Studies and Political Science—and the Danish School of Media and Journalism (DMJX).
The first year is designed to strengthen your analytical skills and deepen your understanding of the cultural, political, and technological forces shaping journalism worldwide. You will learn how to connect theory with practice, exploring how journalism can uphold its democratic role in a rapidly changing media landscape.
Throughout the year, contemporary issues in journalism are approached from multiple perspectives, drawing on the combined strengths of the three teaching institutions. This shared foundation prepares you for your chosen second-year specialisation and thesis work.
A unique study environment
The atmosphere in Aarhus is vibrant as Mundus Journalism students from more than 40 different nationalities meet and share their global outlooks and insights. During the first year in Aarhus, you will get to know people with cultures very different from your own, find new friends and develop projects both in and outside of class that reflect your interests.
Aarhus is often considered the best place to study in Denmark, and we offer excellent facilities like the Royal Danish Library and Studenterhus Aarhus. Outside the classroom, you can get involved with initiatives like SPOT music festival or cultural community programmes like Godsbanen.
The atmosphere on and off campus in Aarhus makes for a truly Danish experience. Staff at all faculties are informal and approachable. You will encounter the Danish norm of referring to your teachers by their first name, from day one.
Quote from our alumni survey
The best part of the Mundus Journalism experience is the sense of belonging in a global Mundus family. In the very first part of the curriculum, confronting your ideas to those of people from 40+ different countries is an invaluable source of learning. The open-mindedness, respect and empathy that arose from those discussions formed the basis of a strong and helpful network and family for life.
