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Master by Research in Media and Communication Science, 120 credits, 120 hp

Are you interested in further specializing in your field academically? If so, I would like to recommend our Master of Research programme in Media and Communication Science. This program is tailored to cater to the needs of students who are keen on developing their skills and knowledge for a future career in academic research or industrial or public R&D. The programme is individualized, providing you with a unique learning experience that will help you achieve your academic and professional goals.


  • Start: Autumn semester 2024
  • Study form: Campus
  • Study pace: 100%
  • Campus: Sundsvall
  • Number of spots: 3
  • Language of instruction: English
  • Code: MIU-K2891
  • Start: Autumn semester 2024
  • Study form: Campus
  • Study pace: 100%
  • Campus: Sundsvall
  • Number of spots: 3
  • Language of instruction: English
  • Code: MIU-K2M01

About the programme

The programme is project-based, and the goal is to have our students working as members of one of our research groups, carrying out research, and being supervised by the researcher in charge of the research group. From day one, you will start an individual project resulting in your master’s thesis after two years. Every second year, a few students are admitted after individual consideration. If you have shown excellent results in your Bachelor studies and are motivated to specialize in your field, you might be one of the students we seek.

Media and Communication Science
The Master by Research programme in Media and Communication Science collaborates closely with the research centre Demicom. At Demicom we research democracy and communication in the digital community. The research is interdisciplinary, including research groups and projects that integrate and deal with media development, organizational- and strategic communication, political communication, and journalism. The Master by Research programme consists of group and individual courses and includes many research-related activities.

Entry requirements

English course 6/English course B from Swedish Upper Secondary School (Gymnasium) or the equivalent.

Bachelor of Arts/Science or equivalent (at least 180 credits/180 ECTS), with at least 60 credits (60 ECTS) in Media and Communication Science, Journalism, Political Science or Business Administration.

Eligibility for the research project is assessed on the basis of the applicant's bachelor’s degree project/thesis, a letter of motivation, and, where appropriate, through other documented experience relevant to the subject.

Selection

To apply, visit www.universityadmissions.se.

Required documents:

- Certificates and diplomas from previous university studies. The universities where you studied must be internationally recognized higher education institutions (university or university college).

- Transcripts of completed courses and grades for each semester included in your degree.

- Proof of English language skills equivalent to English studies at upper secondary (high school) level in Sweden, i.e. English 6/English course B.

- In addition, you must submit a letter stating your interest in the programme, and a ranking of your interests if more than one study project is offered to you.

You should also describe your background and its relevance to the subject in a Curriculum Vitae (CV), with your Bachelor’s thesis, individual projects, project portfolio and any experience that you wish to refer to attached.

Please note that your online application is complete when you have submitted your supporting documentation. Upload these documents to your personal account at universityadmissions.se as soon as possible but no later than (three weeks after the application deadline. For more information go to https://www.universityadmissions.se/intl/start.

Title of qualification

Masterexamen

Masterexamen med huvudområdet medie- och kommunikationsvetenskap, translated into Master of Arts (120 credits) with a major in Media and Communication Science.

After the programme

The programme prepares you for an academic career and qualifies you for application to a PhD programme.

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The page was updated 12/21/2023