École de Journalisme et de Communication d'Aix-Marseille

What École de Journalisme et de Communication d'Aix-Marseille does

École de Journalisme et de Communication d'Aix-Marseille (EJCAM) is a French public higher-education institution specializing in journalism and information-communication studies, located across Marseille and Aix-en-Provence. Founded in 1982 and integrated into Aix-Marseille Université (AMU) in 2012, the school operates with 11-50 employees and serves more than 500 students annually. Its core offering is a Master in Journalism that holds one of only 16 national professional recognitions (reconnaissance professionnelle) granted by the French State, a regulated designation that defines the entry pathway into the profession. The school also delivers a Master in Information and Communication, bachelor's-level degrees, doctoral programs, short courses, and continuing education including a DESU in Scientific Communication Techniques priced at €1,534-€1,569 per learner.

The school runs an applied pedagogy built on practitioner-instructors drawn from the working French media. Students are trained across print, broadcast, digital, and audiovisual production formats. Partnerships span the IEP (Institut d'Études Politiques) d'Aix-en-Provence and a UNESCO Chair hosted at AMU, supporting interdisciplinary and international positioning. Graduate placement data point to recurring employer channels at TF1, France Télévisions, France 3, La Provence, and Dentsu, and alumni credentials include Philippe Pujol, Prix Albert Londres 2014. A 2024 program renewal and continuing-education expansion suggest active evolution of the offer; a 2026 student win at the Grand Prix des Jeunes Journalisateurs de la Chimie evidences cross-sector visibility.

The business model is that of a French public university component: the bulk of operating funding flows from the Ministry of Higher Education via AMU allocations, with nominal regulated tuition for the initial-degree track and fee-based continuing education as a marginal revenue layer. Pricing on the DESU ranges from €1,534 to €1,569 per learner. EJCAM does not raise private capital, and financial line items are not publicly disclosed, making direct revenue benchmarking impossible. The school's competitive position is governed less by market share than by its regulatory designation, alumni network, and integration within AMU's research and policy infrastructure.

Name

École de Journalisme et de Communication d'Aix-Marseille

Legal name

École de Journalisme et de Communication d'Aix-Marseille (EJCAM)

Website

https://ejcam.univ-amu.fr

Company type

Private

Founded year

1984

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

EJCAM is a French public higher-education institution within Aix-Marseille Université, delivering state-recognized Master's degrees in journalism and information-communication plus bachelor's, doctoral, and continuing-education programs to more than 500 students annually across Marseille and Aix-en-Provence.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Marseille

HQ country

France

HQ region

Europe

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Markets served

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B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Registration Fees: Public university institution receiving state funding and charging tuition fees for various programs including initial training, continuing education, and work-study arrangements.
2. Continuing Education Services: Revenue from continuing education programs, professional training, and validation of prior experience (VAP/VAE) services with Qualiopi certification.

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Core offering

EJCAM delivers higher education programs in journalism and information-communication, including a nationally recognized Master's in Journalism, multiple Master's tracks in Information-Communication (Communication Strategies & Press Relations, Event Communication, Brand Communication, Public Interest Communication, Data and Digital Information Systems, International Communication), a Master's in Information Professions with IEP Aix-en-Provence, a Master's with Ecological Transitions option in partnership with the UNESCO Chair, a third-year Licence, doctoral programs via the IMSIC laboratory, short courses (DESU Scientific Communication Techniques), and continuing education/VAP-VAE pathways. The school serves over 500 students annually across campuses in Marseille and Aix-en-Provence.

Product overview

EJCAM (École de Journalisme et de Communication d'Aix-Marseille) is an educational institution within Aix-Marseille University offering a comprehensive portfolio of programs in journalism and communication. The school operates as a unified academic institution with its core offerings structured around five main pillars: (1) Master in Journalism, recognized by the profession as one of 16 nationally accredited programs; (2) Master in Information & Communication with multiple specialized tracks (COMED tracks including Communication Strategies & Press Relations, Event Communication, Brand Communication, Public Interest Communication, Data and Digital Information Systems, and International Communication); (3) Master in Information Professions offered in partnership with IEP Aix-en-Provence with Influential Communication and Journalism tracks; (4) Master in Communication with Ecological Transitions option in partnership with UNESCO Chair; (5) Bachelor in Information Communication (Licence 3) and doctoral programs. Additionally, EJCAM provides short courses (DESU Scientific Communication Techniques, University Diplomas), continuing education with VAP/VAE pathways, and work-study programs combining academic and professional training. The institution serves over 500 students annually across campuses in Aix-en-Provence and Marseille.

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Products and services

• Master in Journalism A two-year professional Master's degree program in journalism that benefits from official recognition by the journalism profession, being one of only 16 schools nationally to hold this recognition. Designed for students seeking careers in TV, radio, print, and digital journalism.
• Master in Information & Communication (COMED) A Master's degree program in Information and Communication Sciences with multiple specialized tracks including Communication Strategies & Press Relations, Event Communication, Brand Communication, Public Interest Communication, Data and Digital Information Systems, and International Communication. Designed for students pursuing careers in organizational communication, PR, event management, and brand communication.
• Master in Information Professions (MJEI) A Master's degree offered in partnership with IEP Aix-en-Provence (Sciences Po Aix), with two distinct options: Influential Communication and Advocacy, and Journalism and International Issues. Available in both initial training (M1) and work-study (M2) formats.
• Master in Communication - Ecological Transitions Option A Master's program in Communication for Organisations, Media and the Public Sphere with an Ecological Transitions option, in partnership with the UNESCO Chair in Education for Environmental Transition in the Mediterranean. Offers an innovative, international, and professional approach to socio-environmental issues.
• Bachelor in Information Communication (Licence 3) Third-year undergraduate program in Information-Communication, attached to the Public Administration License (IMPGT). Prepares students for further Master's studies or entry-level communication roles.
• DESU Scientific Communication Techniques A 120-hour intensive university diploma program (4 weeks between late June and early September) aimed at science and health students and scientists wishing to strengthen skills in communication, digital, and audiovisual technologies. Pricing: €1,534 initial training / €1,569 continuing education.
• University Diplomas (DU) Short-form university diplomas including Commitment and Innovations programs, providing specialized training in journalism and communication disciplines.
• PhD in Information & Communication Sciences Doctoral program in Sciences of Information and Communication, conducted in partnership with the IMSIC laboratory (Institut Méditerranéen des Sciences de l'Information et de la Communication). Houses doctoral research in information and communication sciences.
• Continuing Education Programs Lifelong learning programs opening courses to professionals for retraining or skill improvement, including VAP (Validation of Professional Experience) and VAE (Validation of Acquired Experience) pathways. Qualiopi-certified for training activities, skills assessment, and validation of acquired experience.
• Work-Study Programs (Alternance) Apprenticeship and professionalization contracts allowing students to combine academic training with professional experience in companies, available for multiple Master's programs (including Master Communication Strategies & Press Relations, coordinated with FORMASUP).

Quantifiable outcome

• Professional recognition of journalism program by the profession - one of 16 schools nationally
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Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• IEP Aix-en-Provence (Sciences Po Aix)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for the Master's degree in Information Professions comprising two options: Influential Communication and Advocacy, and Journalism and International Issues. Both initial training (M1) and work-study (M2) options available.
• UNESCO Chair in Education for Environmental Transition in the MediterraneancoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for the Master's degree in Communication for Organisations, Media and the Public Sphere with Ecological Transitions option. Based on innovative, international and professional approach to socio-environmental issues.
• IMSIC (Institut Méditerranéen des Sciences de l'Information et de la Communication)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerResearch laboratory also located on the Virgile Marron site in Marseille. Houses doctoral research in information and communication sciences.
• FORMASUPminorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerWork-study program coordinator for Communication Strategies & Press Relations Master's degree, handling alternating training schedules and company partnerships.
• Aix-Marseille UniversitycoreOthersParent institution providing institutional framework, quality certification (Qualiopi for continuing education), and administrative support.

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Recent moves6 records

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Direct peers

• ISCOM: ISCOM is a French higher education institution specializing in communication, offering Bachelor's and Master's programs in strategic communication, advertising, and digital communication. It is a direct peer to EJCAM's Master in Information & Communication tracks, serving similar student segments.
• EFJ - École de Formation en Journalisme: EFJ is a French journalism school recognized by the profession and part of the Studialis/Galileo Global Education network. It offers Bachelor's and Master's programs in journalism with similar credentialing and structure to EJCAM's journalism offerings.
• ESJ Lille: ESJ Lille is one of France's oldest and most recognized journalism schools, with its Master's program officially recognized by the profession. It operates as a direct competitor to EJCAM in the French journalism education market with similar program structure and credentialing.
• EFAP: EFAP is one of France's largest private communication schools, offering Bachelor's and Master's programs in communication, advertising, and digital strategy. It competes with EJCAM's COMED tracks for students interested in professional communication careers.
• École de Journalisme de Toulouse: The École de Journalisme de Toulouse is one of the 16 French journalism schools officially recognized by the profession. As a regional journalism school with similar structure and recognition status, it competes with EJCAM for applicants and offers comparable professionally-recognized Master's credentials.
• IFP - Institut Français de Presse (Paris 2 Panthéon-Assas): IFP is the journalism department of Université Paris 2 Panthéon-Assas and one of the 16 nationally-recognized journalism schools in France. It offers Master's degrees in journalism and competes directly with EJCAM for students seeking recognized credentials from a major French university.
• École de Journalisme de Sciences Po: Sciences Po's journalism school in Paris is one of the 16 nationally-recognized French journalism programs and is widely regarded as the most prestigious. It competes with EJCAM for applicants seeking recognized credentials and offers a comparable Master's degree structure with strong industry placement.
• CELSA Sorbonne Université: CELSA is the communication and journalism school of Sorbonne Université in Paris, offering Master's programs in corporate communication, media, and journalism. It is one of the 14 other French schools whose journalism program is professionally recognized, making it a direct national peer to EJCAM.
• IPJ - Institut Pratique du Journalisme: IPJ is the journalism school of Université Paris-Dauphine, offering a professionally-recognized Master's degree. It is one of the 16 schools nationally with journalism program recognition by the profession, placing it in direct competition with EJCAM for journalism students.

Others

• Aix-Marseille Université - Faculté des Sciences: AMU is the parent public university of EJCAM and houses related faculties (Sciences, ALLSH, etc.) that share students, faculty, and administrative infrastructure. EJCAM's NeuroSchool partnership and ecological transitions curriculum connect to broader AMU research strengths, making this the most relevant institutional peer and ecosystem participant.

Market position

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Customer concentration

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