Media and Communication Studies C: Theory in Digital Media Studies
Course, Bachelor's level, 2IV180
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Autumn 2025 Autumn 2025, Uppsala, 50%, On-campus, English Only available as part of a programme
- Location
- Uppsala
- Pace of study
- 50%
- Teaching form
- On-campus
- Instructional time
- Daytime
- Study period
- 1 September 2025–3 November 2025
- Language of instruction
- English
- Entry requirements
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60 credits in media and communication studies including 7.5 credits in digital media studies.
- Application deadline
- 15 April 2025
- Application code
- UU-26307
Admitted or on the waiting list?
- Registration period
- 24 July 2025–24 August 2025
- Information on registration from the department
Autumn 2025 Autumn 2025, Uppsala, 50%, On-campus, English For exchange students
- Location
- Uppsala
- Pace of study
- 50%
- Teaching form
- On-campus
- Instructional time
- Daytime
- Study period
- 1 September 2025–3 November 2025
- Language of instruction
- English
- Entry requirements
-
60 credits in media and communication studies including 7.5 credits in digital media studies.
Admitted or on the waiting list?
- Registration period
- 24 July 2025–31 August 2025
- Information on registration from the department
About the course
The course explores the main theories in the field of media studies and offers an in-depth exposé of the key academic debates in the field. The first part of the course explores the historical as well as contemporary development of theoretical perspectives and understandings of the concepts of media, mediation, mediatisation, media logic, media/communication ecology, globalisation, digitalisation and participation.
The second part of the course compares and contrasts different approaches to understanding the world of contemporary media, for analysis of contemporary everyday life experiences related to the media, digital societies and globalisation from critical, cultural and discursive perspectives. The theoretical explorations and comparisons will develop your ability to independently and critically reflect on issues of equity, sustainability and participation in contemporary media societies. You will also discuss the ethical problems associated with unequal media access and power, as well as its implications for participation in social change processes.