Level: Master
Start date: Autumn 2025
City: Jönköping
Credits: 120 credits
Degree: Degree of Master of Social Science (120 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 a time where anthropogenic climate change threatens some of the conditions we depend on, and where inequality and armed conflicts remain global problems, the need for relevant communication on global sustainability becomes urgent.

You will study the relationship between media and communication and the environmental, social, and economic dimensions of sustainability. The education is closely connected to the research environment of JU, which has been published extensively in areas such as environmental communication, global journalism, transmedia storytelling, and communication for development.

The programme is offered as 1-year (60 credits) and 2-year (120 credits). The latter is an extension of the former, which means that all students study together during the first year.

 

The programme is conducted at School of Education and Communication
Credits: 120 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-MU112
Degree: Degree of Master of Social Science (120 credits) with a major in Media and Communication Science
Tuition fee: For the first semester: 60000 SEK
Total tuition fee: 240000 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 programme have the opportunity to study further at doctoral level.

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 Thesis 30 credits, Module 1 7.5 credits

Work Placement in Sustainable Communication 7.5 credits

 

Year 2

Globalization and Media 7.5 credits
Communication for Development and Social Change 7.5 credits

Global Crisis Communication 7.5 credits
Global Cultural Studies 7.5 credits

Research Methods 2 7.5 credits
Master Thesis 30 credits, Module 2 22.5 credits

The 2-year 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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