Level: Master
Start date: Autumn 2026
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: 2025-10-16 - 2026-05-02
For those who apply through universityadmissions.se, application period: 2025-10-16 – 2026-01-15
## About the programme Communicating sustainability is more critical than ever in a world facing climate change, inequality, and global conflicts. This programme prepares you to become a highly sought-after communication analyst who can genuinely impact different types of organisations. The programme offers comprehensive insight into connections between media, communication, and sustainability's environmental, social, and economic dimensions. You will develop practical skills for analysing global challenges, structuring information clearly, and delivering persuasive, educational messages. Your education is closely connected to JU’s research environment, which publishes reports and dissertations on environmental communication, global journalism, transmedia storytelling, and communication for development. The programme is offered as a 1-year (60 credits) or 2-year (120 credits) option. In the first year, all students follow a shared curriculum. In the second year, you can specialise further and take advantage of opportunities to study abroad. With courses conducted entirely in English, the programme has a strong international focus. ### Your Future Career After graduation, you will be ready for an international career as a communication specialist, CSR manager, or communications officer with expertise in sustainability and the UN’s global goals. Completing the 2-year programme also qualifies you to apply for doctoral studies at Jönköping University or other universities worldwide.

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 2026
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
Syllabus as PDF (English)

Year 1


Autumn 2026

Social Sciences of Sustainability, 5 credits

Introduction to Sustainable Communication: Communicative Aspects of Sustainability, 2.5 credits

Sustainability and Communication, 7.5 credits

Transmedia Storytelling and Design, 7.5 credits

Technopolitics of Sustainability, 15 credits


Spring 2027

Research Methods 1 SusCom, 7.5 credits

Research Methods 2 SusCom, 7.5 credits

Sustainability Challenge, 7.5 credits

Communication and Social change, 7.5 credits


Year 2


Autumn 2027

Globalization and Media, 7.5 credits

Global Crisis Communication, 7.5 credits

Global Cultural Studies, 7.5 credits

Communication for Development and Social Change, 7.5 credits


Spring 2028

Master Thesis in Media and Communication, 30 credits


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.

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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