Level: Master
Start date: Autumn 2025
City: Jönköping
Credits: 60 credits
Degree: Degree of Master of Social Science (60 credits) with a major in Media and Communication Science
JU Direct Application (recommended), application period: 2024-10-15 - 2025-05-02
For those who apply through universityadmissions.se, application period: 2024-10-15 – 2025-01-15

About the programme:

In today’s ever-changing market, designers and developers need advanced knowledge and highly developed skills in how to create innovative and competitive products. This program provides you with in-depth knowledge on human properties and understanding of how people interact with technologies. We also explore how state-of-the-art digital technologies, such as machine learning and recommendation agents, can contribute to an enhanced user experience. Furthermore, the program provides you with the skills to become a future leader and drive innovation.

 

In the final thesis project, you will perform in-depth work on a problem from industry, from society, or from a related field of academic research. The program is international, and all courses are conducted in English. You will study alongside students from all over the world with various academic backgrounds.

The programme is conducted at School of Education and Communication
Credits: 60 credits
Level: Master
Language: English
Rate of study: 100%
City: Jönköping
Place of study: Normal teaching
Start date: Autumn 2025
Selection: JU Direct Application: Admission is done continuously. For those who apply through universityadmissons.se: Selection is based on previous academic merits. Ranking is made in descending order.
Requirements: The applicant must hold the minimum of a bachelor's degree (i.e. the equivalent of 180 ECTS credits at an accredited university) with at least 90 credits in media and communication studies or social studies including independent, theoretical based work, i.e. a thesis or the equivalent. English 6 in the Swedish upper secondary school system or international equivalent. - Social sciences include areas such as social and behavioural sciences, psychology, sociology, ethnology and human geography, political science, economics and economic history, journalism and information, media and communication studies, library and documentation science, business, commerce and administration, purchasing, sales and distribution, marketing, banking, insurance and finance, accounting and taxation, management and administration, clerical and secretarial services, law and jurisprudence, criminology, anthropology, peace and development studies, human rights, disability science, gender science, etc.
Application code: HJ-MU111
Degree: Degree of Master of Social Science (60 credits) with a major in Media and Communication Science
Tuition fee: For the first semester: 60000 SEK
Total tuition fee: 120000 SEK

Tuition fees do NOT apply for EU/EEA citizens or exchange students

The need for communication experts in sustainability will increase as the UN Sustainable Development Goals continues. With a Master's degree, you will have many opportunities to work in sustainability communication, both globally and regionally. This could be as a communications specialist or with Corporate Social Responsibility. Your role is becoming important and increasingly relevant. Students at the 2-year version of the programme have the opportunity to study further at doctoral level.

(NB Preliminary list of courses)

Year 1

Social Sciences of Sustainability 5 credits

Introduction to Sustainable Communication 2.5 credits

Sustainability and Communication 7.5 credits

Media in the Digital Age 7.5 credits
Transmedia Storytelling and Design 7.5 credits


Research Methods 1 7.5 credits

Individual Literature Course 7.5 credits
Master's Thesis 15 credits

The 2-year version of hte programme includes a 5-week internship. As a student, you can arrange an internship yourself, but the University can also arrange an internship through a close collaboration with The Climate Council in Jönköping, where many companies and organisations work together for a better climate.

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