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

Level: Master

Rate of study: Full-time

City: Jönköping

Place of study: Campus-based

Start date: Autumn 2021

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 ECTS credits in media and communication studies or social studies including independent, theoretical based work, i.e. a thesis or the equivalent. English 6/English B in the Swedish upper secondary school system or international equivalent.

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)

The programme Sustainable Communication (One Year) is conducted at School of Education and Communication

Credits: 60 credits

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: 58500 SEK
Total tuition fee: 117000 SEK

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

Sustainable Communication (Two years)

The programme Sustainable Communication (Two Years) is conducted at School of Education and Communication

Credits: 120 credits

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: 58500 SEK
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

Sustainability and Communication 15 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