Overview

This programme is for those who have a Bachelor’s degree in library and information science, information architecture, archival science, digital humanities, informatics, systems science or related fields.

In the programme, you develop your knowledge in the theories and methods of information science. By learning how to handle digital data, from image to text, and to evaluate data structures that transform data into information, theories translate into practice. During your final year, you will have the opportunity to apply your knowledge in a larger context, from a focus on individual users to the significance of digitalisation for organisations and for a democratic society.

Courses

The programme will include courses in datalogical thinking, research methods, multimodality, open data as an arena for information creation, data strategies for organisations, and critical perspectives on a society steeped in data.

Full time, no obligatory attendence

This programme is full-time, mostly remote (with only a few meetings in Borås, which are not compulsory) and is given in English. You will study with students from all over the world.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Information science
Research methods
Multimodality: Narrative and context in different media formats
Open Data as an arena for information making – issues and opportunities
Critical issues of the datafied society
Data strategies for organizations
Data, participation and agency

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 24 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-15 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

90

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Credits

120 ECTS

Delivered

Blended

No Attendance

Campus Location

Borås, Sweden

Disciplines

Digital Media Information Systems View 10 other Masters in Information Systems in Sweden

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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

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90

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Other requirements

General requirements

For detailed information and specific requirements, please refer to the official website or contact the institution directly

Student insurance

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Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

94100 SEK/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 188200 SEK for the full programme during 24 months.
EU/EEA

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 SEK for the full programme during 24 months.

47 050 SEK first payment.
188 200 SEK full tuition fee
EU / EEA citizens and exchange students are not required to pay fees.

Living costs for Borås

6000 - 10000 SEK /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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