Media and Communication Studies: Global Perspectives on Social Change and Digital Media

7.5 credits

Course, Master's level, 2IV141

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Location
Uppsala
Pace of study
100%
Teaching form
On-campus
Instructional time
Daytime
Study period
19 January 2026–18 February 2026
Language of instruction
English
Entry requirements

A Bachelor's degree, equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen, from an internationally recognised university, including at least 90 credits in the social sciences or a comparable field and an independent project of at least 15 credits. Proficiency in English equivalent to the general entry requirements for first-cycle (Bachelor's level) studies.

Selection

Higher education credits (maximum 285 credits)

Fees
If you are not a citizen of a European Union (EU) or European Economic Area (EEA) country, or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees.
  • First tuition fee instalment: SEK 12,500
  • Total tuition fee: SEK 12,500

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Application deadline
15 October 2025
Application code
UU-76323

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Location
Uppsala
Pace of study
100%
Teaching form
On-campus
Instructional time
Daytime
Study period
19 January 2026–18 February 2026
Language of instruction
English
Entry requirements

A Bachelor's degree, equivalent to a Swedish Kandidatexamen, from an internationally recognised university, including at least 90 credits in the social sciences or a comparable field and an independent project of at least 15 credits. Proficiency in English equivalent to the general entry requirements for first-cycle (Bachelor's level) studies.

Admitted or on the waiting list?

Information on registration from the department

About the course

The course introduces you to theories and global perspectives for analysing the role that digital media and information technology play in developing contexts. The course introduces and studies in-depth concepts such as development, ICT for Development (ICT4D) and development corporations. A particular focus is placed on the role of digital media in development corporations and how these can be evaluated.

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