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International Communication & Media · Professional bachelor · 3 years · 180 ECTS · English-taughtOne of four bachelor’s degree programmes at The Media School, Thomas More Mechelen.

Global minds.
Creative impact.

Study International Communication and Media (ICM) in the heart of Europe.
Choose your track, shape your voice and turn bold ideas into real-world impact.

#weareicmMechelen · Belgium · Europe

Why ICM?

Learn communication by doing it.

ICM is a three-year English-taught professional bachelor at Thomas More for curious communicators who want to understand audiences, shape ideas and create across cultures.

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Part of something biggerICM is one of four bachelor’s degree programmes at The Media School, Thomas More Mechelen.Visit Thomas More ↗
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International from day one

Learn in a diverse classroom and build a network that reaches far beyond Belgium.

02

Strategy meets creativity

Combine audience insight and communication strategy with design, media and storytelling.

03

Real clients, real work

Turn briefs into campaigns, content and experiences in hands-on labs.

04

A global career starts here

Study abroad, complete an international internship and graduate with a story to tell.

Your three-year journey

Explore. Go global.
Make your mark.

Every phase moves you closer to professional practice—while giving you room to discover what kind of communicator you want to become.

Phase 1

Explore

Build your foundation in strategy, media, visual communication, storytelling and intercultural collaboration.

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Phase 2

Go international

Deepen your skills, take on Communication Challenge and spend a semester abroad or choose an international minor.

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Phase 3

Specialise

Choose a graduation track, work with industry and launch your career through an international internship.

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Three creative lenses

What do you want your communication to do?

Still doubting?Find the track that fits the way you think and create.
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After graduation

Your ICM story can continue.

Start your career after ICM—or keep developing your profile within Thomas More and The Media School.

One Media School. More than one next step.

After ICM, you may be able to complete another professional bachelor through a shortened route. The exact programme and exemptions depend on your previously obtained credits. You can also specialise through a focused postgraduate programme.

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Learning by doing

Your work starts before graduation.

Pitch to clients. Produce content. Build campaigns. Work across cultures. ICM turns the classroom into a place where ideas become professional work.

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Real students. Real stories.

See where ICM can take you.

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ICM stories

How ICM Changed My Perspective on Communication and Life as an International Student

Studying abroad was never part of JP’s original plan. Discover how ICM transformed uncertainty into confidence, curiosity and a deeper understanding of intercultural communication.

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Internships

Stepping Out of the Office: My Internship at Tomorrowland Winter Experience

It’s 2 am, I can’t feel my feet anymore, and I’m standing in the middle of a snowy festival ground helping push cars that got stuck in the…

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Careers

Choose your track in ICM

Choosing your graduation track is an important step. The International Communication and Media programme offers three distinct paths: Branding & Activation, Public & Corporate Affairs and Content Strategy…

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Questions? Smart move.

Choosing a programme is a big decision. Ask our students or team what studying ICM is really like.

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Your next chapter

Ready to become
part of ICM?