Media and Communication Studies: Digital Media, Culture and Society
Course, Master's level, 2IV183
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Autumn 2026 Autumn 2026, Uppsala, 100%, On-campus, English
- Location
- Uppsala
- Pace of study
- 100%
- Teaching form
- On-campus
- Instructional time
- Daytime
- Study period
- 31 August 2026–3 November 2026
- Language of instruction
- English
- Entry requirements
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A Bachelor’s degree of 180 credits in a social science or humanities subject relevant to media and communication studies, as well as documented independent written academic work. Independent written academic work refers to one or more essays. Proficiency in English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English 6.
- Selection
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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 28,500
- Total tuition fee: SEK 28,500
- Application deadline
- 15 April 2026
- Application code
- UU-26305
Admitted or on the waiting list?
- Registration period
- 23 July 2026–23 August 2026
- Information on registration from the department
Autumn 2026 Autumn 2026, Uppsala, 100%, On-campus, English For exchange students
- Location
- Uppsala
- Pace of study
- 100%
- Teaching form
- On-campus
- Instructional time
- Daytime
- Study period
- 31 August 2026–3 November 2026
- Language of instruction
- English
- Entry requirements
-
A Bachelor’s degree of 180 credits in a social science or humanities subject relevant to media and communication studies, as well as documented independent written academic work. Independent written academic work refers to one or more essays. Proficiency in English equivalent to the Swedish upper secondary course English 6.
Admitted or on the waiting list?
- Registration period
- 23 July 2026–23 August 2026
- Information on registration from the department
About the course
The course introduces you to theories and perspectives for analysing the role digital media and information technologies play in contemporary mediatised societies. Key concepts and debates on mediatisation, social media and digital information technologies are introduced. The course focuses particularly on media and culture interconnectedness and discusses economic, political and cultural aspects of the society that is emerging in the wake of a changing media and communication landscape.