UCA’s Communications and Media programme offers an integrated approach to journalism, news media, political communication, strategic communication, science communication, environmental communication, multi-media design, media production, film study, popular culture, media law, management, ethics and social responsibility.
Write and edit news and feature articles in multiple languages.
Apply knowledge and skills in multimedia and visual communication design.
Design social media campaigns through data analytics and digital tools.
Develop advocacy and participatory communication strategies for social change.
Apply skills in discussing the Anthropocenic histories and flux of critical theories in, from and about Central Asia.
Develop knowledge in navigating the international film industry.
Conceptualise and produce creative projects in diverse mediums and genres.
Access opportunities for internships and international exchange.
Access to media labs and equipment provides the opportunity to build multimedia skills transferable to different media platforms and careers in the communication and media industry. Exposure to local, regional, and international best practices is made possible through national and international faculty with strong academic research and professional industry background.
Partnerships with Central Asia based regional and international media and other organisations at governmental, NGO, and community levels provide enriching opportunities for internships that are integral to the learning experience at UCA’s communication and media programme.
Design and conduct creative or scholarly communication research, and analyse intercultural issues in Central Asia and around the world to support sensitive conflict reportage, peacebuilding, and dialogue.
Conceptualise and produce creative projects across diverse mediums, using scriptwriting, technical skills, and studio or portable equipment.
Write and edit news and feature articles in multiple languages, presenting facts and data professionally to diverse audiences and stakeholders.
Apply multimedia, visual communication, and design skills to create effective digital and print stories, as well as entrepreneurial products.
Design social media campaigns and manage platforms using data analytics and digital tools to strengthen audience engagement and brand identity.
Develop advocacy and participatory communication strategies that support social change, political pluralism, environmental ethics, and the translation of science into action. Contribute to political discourse by helping citizens influence ethical, relevant policy change.
Graduates develop adaptable skills to pursue a wide range of opportunities across the communications and media landscape.
The depth of UCA's academic programme has equipped me with skills necessary to succeed at the graduate school, whereas heavy focus on Central Asia and its development focus has brought forth the clarity to my professional plans and aspirations. Above all, UCA has given me lifelong friends and wonderful mentors I cherish greatly.
Suyuna Dadybaeva, Communications and Media, Alumna, Class of 2021, Policy Associate at United Nations
I cherish every moment spent at my alma mater, surrounded by people from across Central Asia. Balancing research, gaining hands-on work experience, participating in national sports tournaments, organising student clubs, volunteering, and attending hackathons—all while studying Communications and Media—was only possible at UCA. It’s truly an exceptional place to experience student life.
Assylbek Assylkhanov, Communications and Media, Alumnus, Class of 2023, Media Assistant at the OSCE Programme Office in Astana.
UCA's focus of applied learning and access to media labs and professional equipment played crucial role in developing my skills and preparing me for work in the field of cinematography.
Kyzzhibek Zhanibekova, Communications and Media, Alumna, Class of 2024 Student of Cinematography at the University of Eötvös Loránd (ELTE), Hungary
UCA has played a key role in my personal and professional growth, and its support for students extends beyond classrooms. It's thanks to UCA's help that we launched the Rocket Group, a media production company where students and young graduates gain real-world experience and build careers in creative fields.
Aibek Niazaliev, Communications and Media, Founder & CEO of Rocket Group, Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.
