The University of Warsaw is the largest university in Poland and one of the leading research universities in Central and Eastern Europe. Founded in 1816, it offers a wide range of programmes across multiple disciplines and is a member of the 4EU+ European University Alliance. Its Faculty of Journalism, Information and Book Studies specialises in journalism, media, communication, public relations, digital communication and publishing, combining academic excellence with practical, industry-focused education. Relevant degree programmes include Journalism and Media Studies, Information Architecture, Big Data Management, Contemporary Publishing, and Media Logistics and Administration.
Fachhochschulen (FH) in Austria are higher education institutions that focus on practical, career-oriented education. Established in the 1990s, they offer bachelor’s and master’s degrees across various fields, including business, engineering, health sciences, and media.
The Faculty of Communication at Austrian Fachhochschulen offers practical, industry-focused education in fields such as media, marketing, public relations, journalism, and digital communication. The faculty places a strong emphasis on applied research and innovation, particularly in digital communication, media strategy, and storytelling. Many programs are equipped with state-of-the-art media labs and production studios, ensuring students graduate with cutting-edge skills that meet industry demands. The close industry connections, international partnerships, and interdisciplinary approach make Austrian FHs an excellent choice for future communication professionals.
Kirstie Riedl
Kirstie Riedl is International Course Manager, Academic Expert & Lecturer for Corporate Communication. Born in the UK, Riedl has been living in Vienna for 20 years. She holds a BA (hons) degree in German & Hispanic Studies, and an Executive MBA, both from British Universities. She is currently working on her PhD in the field of educational linguistics. Her business experience includes various marketing positions at Coca-Cola MENA in Bahrain, Sellotape UK, REWE Group Austria, Frisch & Frost Austria. Her last corporate position was heading the Distributor CEE Sales team at OMV Austria, where she worked for 5 years. She started at FHWien der WKW University of Applied Sciences for Management & Communication, Vienna, in May 2016 and teaches Branded Entertainment, PR, supervises Bachelor’s and Master’s theses and coordinates adjunct lecturers for the English taught modules. Kirstie is also the head of the new program, International Sustainability Communication.
University of the Arts London (UAL) is top 2 in the world for Art and Design (QS World University Rankings 2022). UAL has global influence and reach across international creative industries. London College of Communication is a part University of the Arts London, a diverse body of 18,000 students from 130 countries. LCC focuses on enabling our students to develop the skills needed to succeed as future-facing creatives through our industry-focused courses in the Design School, Media School and Screen School. London College of Communication’s Media School has a comprehensive portfolio that spans the disciplines of publishing, advertising, public relations, media communications, photography, and journalism.
BA (Hons) Advertising will help students to develop a solid understanding of advertising and marketing communications industries, and digital media practices in advertising, with a particular focus on creativity, critical analysis, research techniques, and the future of advertising. Students are given opportunities to develop your own strategic, innovative, ethical and sustainable advertising practice. The course focuses on teaching consumers from both behavioural and psychological perspectives, and focus on key aspects of advertising practices that will support our students to make well-informed tactical and strategic decisions in developing advertising campaigns. Our students acquire creative skills such as copywriting, video editing, and the application of digital technology as well as a knowledge of the theoretical and practical application of professional persuasive communication. With a digital-first approach, the course supports students to engage critically with the practices and evaluation of advertising and marketing communications in the digital environment.
There is a strong employability strand running through the course. As well as working on project briefs set by industry, the course gives our students the opportunity to meet industry speakers, guests and alumni.
Paul Springer Paul is Dean of Academic Strategy for UAL: Camberwell, Chelsea & Wimbledon Schools of Art.. He is a Research Professor specialising in communications. He has authored three books on pioneering innovation in digital communications and was co-opted to CHEAD, the Council for Higher Education in Art & Design, as a communications expert in 2022.
Paul served as President of Edcom (the European Institute for Commercial Communications Education, centred in Brussels) between 2019-22 and remains actively committed to connecting Edcom’s 50 European member Higher Education Institutes with it’s counterpart organisation, the European Association of Communications Agencies on initiatives spanning work skills and inclusivity, equality and diversity. in and in 2023 was lead author for Edcom’s White Paper on future talent supplies the communications industries.
Paul was previously Director of the School of Communication and the Academy of Music & Theatre Arts at Falmouth University, contributed to the University’s award-winning start-up business incubator lab, Launchpad. Prior to this Paul was Associate Dean for External Development in the School of Arts and Digital Industries, University of East London, with special responsibility for commercial industry and education collaborations. Paul writes and speaks on innovation in digital communications, and has authored books on benchmarks of best practice and its impacts for education. He was lead consultant for Saudi Arabia’s first College of Advertising in Jeddah, and was Head of Research and Special Projects, Faculty of Design Media & Management at Bucks New University. He founded the research centre adCom and has lead sponsored research initiatives with ZEE TV, Rapp Communications and Tate & Lyle amongst others.
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Paul is Dean of Academic Strategy for UAL: Camberwell, Chelsea & Wimbledon Schools of Art.. He is a Research Professor specialising in communications. He has authored three books on pioneering innovation in digital communications and was co-opted to CHEAD, the Council for Higher Education in Art & Design, as a communications expert in 2022.