Communication degrees in Chile
Journalism, advertising, public relations, audiovisual communication and social communication: these are communication degrees you can study in Chile.
If you write, make videos, like debating or you're the one who makes the posters and posts for your class, there are degrees that start from that.
How communication is studied in Chile
In Chile, Journalism is a university degree offered in Santiago, ValparaÃso, Concepción, Temuco or Valdivia, among other cities. Advertising, Public Relations, Audiovisual Communication and Social Communication complete the field.
During the degree it is normal to write, present, record and edit, and also to read about how the media and society work. Study plans change by institution: two degrees with the same name can focus on different things. To compare, use Mi Futuro, the Ministry of Education portal.
Communication degrees in Chile
Among those studied in Chile are Journalism, Advertising and Public Relations.
Journalism investigates and reports what happens; Advertising creates campaigns to promote products; Public Relations looks after an organization's image with its audience; Audiovisual Communication produces pieces for film, television and video. Advertising is close to the business and economics degrees in Chile, and the visual side to design ones.
Where to study communication in Chile
Universidad de Chile (UChile)Santiago · PublicJournalismAudiovisual CommunicationMass Communication
Universidad de Artes, Ciencias y Comunicación UNIACC (UNIACC)Providencia · PrivateJournalismAdvertising
Universidad Santo Tomás (UST)Santiago · PrivateJournalismPublic Relations
Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile (UC)Santiago · PrivateJournalism
Pontificia Universidad Católica de ValparaÃso (PUCV)ValparaÃso · PrivateJournalism
Universidad Academia de Humanismo Cristiano (UAHC)Providencia · PrivateJournalism
Universidad Adolfo Ibáñez (UAI)Peñalolén · PrivateJournalism
Universidad Alberto Hurtado (UAH)Santiago · PrivateJournalismHow to choose between them
Notice what you do for fun: whether you write, whether you record and edit, whether you like speaking in front of a group, whether you pay attention to how a brand presents itself.
Then think about what you want to do with that: research and report what happens, create campaigns, look after the relationship between an organization and its audience, or produce audiovisual content. Each option points to a different degree.
If you're torn between Journalism and Public Relations, compare the study plans in each profile and see which institution is closest to you. The career test can give you a clue about where to start.
To read before choosing
Frequently asked questions
How long do communication degrees last in Chile?
Journalism, Advertising, Public Relations, Audiovisual Communication and Social Communication have a similar length to each other, that of a full university degree.
How do you apply to Journalism?
Many universities use PAES results (Prueba de Acceso a la Educación Superior), administered by DEMRE, and each one defines how much weight to give each test. Check the program requirements.
What is the difference between Journalism and Social Communication?
Journalism focuses on investigating what happens and reporting it. Social Communication analyzes the media and society's discourses from a broader perspective. Compare their curricula in each profile.
Do you have to write really well?
In Journalism, writing is central. In Advertising, Public Relations or Audiovisual Communication you will also write, but creativity, dealing with the public or visuals matter more.
Are there evening or remote options?
It depends on the institution and the degree. Ask whether it offers daytime or evening classes, or online classes, and whether hands-on practice with recording equipment must be in person.
What does a public relations specialist do?
They create and protect the reputation of a company, an institution or a person: they design how it communicates with its audience, and develop actions to maintain that image. Read the Public Relations profile.