Media and Communication Studies: Digital Media, Democracy and the Welfare State

7.5 credits

Course, Master's level, 2IV179

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Location
Uppsala
Pace of study
100%
Teaching form
On-campus
Instructional time
Daytime
Study period
19 February 2027–24 March 2027
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 14,250
  • Total tuition fee: SEK 14,250

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Application deadline
15 October 2026
Application code
UU-76329

Admitted or on the waiting list?

Registration period
22 January 2027–12 February 2027
Information on registration from the department

Location
Uppsala
Pace of study
100%
Teaching form
On-campus
Instructional time
Daytime
Study period
19 February 2027–24 March 2027
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?

Registration period
22 January 2027–12 February 2027
Information on registration from the department

About the course

The course introduces you to theories and research on media, democracy and the welfare state. The course presents contemporary, comparative and historical perspectives on media systems and the role of media in sustaining democracy. A particular focus is placed on the Nordic and Swedish welfare states and their media systems, which have been argued to have been particularly successful from a democratic point of view.