Overview

Over the course of these studies, students will acquire a set of theoretically informed competencies to research, analyse, evaluate media content of any format and kind for its content and aesthetics, and utilise various media technologies to create sophisticated, artistic and effective media materials.

The programme will provide in-depth knowledge and skills not only for further career development but also civic participation in today's globalised, digitised and mediated world.

Career

Media and Information Literacy graduates from Vidzeme University of Applied Sciences can work in various sectors such as marketing, media, journalism, and social media management, where skills and knowledge of media content monitoring and analysis, content creation and dissemination are important as well as at institutions that provide media literacy education, such as schools, museums, archives and more.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Communication Theories, Media and Information Literacy Theories

Cognitive, social, and political aspects of media literacy

Media ethics

Media environment and business

Research methods

Digital Storytelling

Master's Thesis

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 18 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-01 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-05-31 00:00:00 , International
- Apply before 2026-08-17 00:00:00 , EEA/EU

Language

English

Credits

90 ECTS

Delivered

Blended

Campus Location

Valmiera, Latvia

Disciplines

Media Studies & Mass Media Literacy Education

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

We are not aware of any English requirements for this programme.

Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Evidence of English language competence (e.g. TOEFL, IELTS)

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

International Applies to you

Applies to you

Non-residents

2810 EUR / year

≈ 2810 EUR / year
EU/EEA Applies to you

Applies to you

EU/EEA Nationals

3082 EUR / year

≈ 3082 EUR / year

Living costs

Valmiera

Latvia

260 - 370 EUR / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

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