Master's Programme in Journalism Studies

Entry requirements

General entry requirements

Specific entry requirements: Bachelor's degree of at least 180 ECTS credits or equivalent in a social science, humanities or technical subject.

Months of entry

August, September

Course content

The Master's Programme in Journalism Studies welcomes applicants who are interested in journalism as a field of research and hold a bachelor’s degree in the fields of social science, humanities or technical subjects.

A theoretical and research-oriented two year programme

The Master’s Programme in Journalism Studies approaches the areas in Journalism Studies areas through a perspective of change, focusing in particular on the digitalization and democratic roles of journalism.

The program provides advanced theoretical and methodological knowledge preparatory for independent investigative and research work as well as advanced positions within the fields of journalism and media. The master’s programme is also preparatory for doctoral studies.

Write thesis in English or Swedish

Although the program is taught in English, Swedish speaking students can of course take the program, and also write the thesis in Swedish. To write in Swedish can be an advantage if conducting research with mainly Swedish sources and research area.

Please note that this is an entirely theoretical and research-oriented program, and not a practical journalism program.