Overview
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.
Internship
The 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.
After graduation
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.
Facts and requirements
Social Sciences include areas such as: Social and behavioral 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.
An assessment of your eligibility will be made by Admissions Office when a complete application has been placed.
Read more about our Admissions Requirements.
Pathway Programme
If you don't fulfil our language requirements, you can enter our Pathway Programme, designed to strengthen your English and academic skills. Read more.
Sustainable Communication (One year)
Total tuition fee: 117000 SEK
Tuition fees do NOT apply for EU/EEA citizens or exchange students
Sustainable Communication (Two years)
Total tuition fee: 234000 SEK
Tuition fees do NOT apply for EU/EEA citizens or exchange students
Courses
(NB Preliminary list of courses)
Year 1
Social Sciences of Sustainability 5 credits
Introduction to Global Studies: Sustainable Societies and Social Change 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
Work Placement 7.5 credits
Master's Thesis 1 15 credits
Year 2
Media and Globalization 7.5 credits
Global Crisis Communication 7.5 credits
Communication for Development 7.5 credits
Global Cultural Studies 7.5 credits
Research Methods 2 7.5 credits
Individual Literature Course 7.5 credits
Master's Thesis 2 15 credits
Interviews
Student projects
Contact us
Programme Director
- Assistant Professor
- School of Education and Communication