The Bachelor's Programme in Journalism and Mass Communication at the Caucasus School of Media is a 3-year programme comprising 180 ECTS credits, with 60 ECTS credits per academic year and 30 ECTS credits per semester.
The academic year follows a semester-based structure. Each semester consists of 19 teaching weeks, for a total of 38 teaching weeks per academic year. One ECTS credit equals 25 hours of student workload, including both contact hours (lectures, seminars, presentations, and other learning activities) and independent study. The workload also covers the preparation of assignments and presentations, as well as midterm and final assessments. A Summer Semester may also be offered.
The 180 ECTS credits are distributed as follows:
- Mandatory Major Courses - 21 ECTS credits;
- Major Elective Courses - 25 ECTS credits (15 ECTS for students starting General English at the B1.0 level);
- Free Mandatory Courses - 34 ECTS credits (44 ECTS for students starting General English at the B1.0 level);
- Free Elective Courses - Free Credits 20 ECTS, as maximum.
Students who do not complete all programme requirements within the standard 3-year period may retain their student status and continue their studies through additional semesters. The maximum period of study, including any additional semesters, is 5 academic years.