Established in 1994, the Department of Journalism offers both a Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts degrees. The Department specializes in the following three fields of Journalism:

1. TV and Radio Journalism

2. Newspaper and Magazine Journalism

3. Marketing and Advertising in Mass Media

The major in Journalism is offered by experienced journalists and is tailored to the individual needs and interests of the students. The Department offers programs in mass media law and policy, social research related to mass media, film making/criticism, radio and TV production, and public relations. Additionally, journalism is also offered as a minor field of study for students majoring in English.

The faculty at the Department deems it important that students, along with professional training in their field, are able to examine both the existing situation and perspectives regarding the role of mass communications in Azerbaijan as well as in the USA, Europe, and other countries. In cooperation with Khazar University Press, the Department has translated several modern textbooks on journalism and mass media to address the needs of wide population of students and professionals.