Overview

Are you interested in examining the role of the media in global conflict? Or reflecting on the changes in global media systems and professional journalism? This Journalism programme from Södertörn University brings together students with backgrounds in the social sciences and the humanities, providing you with the necessary skills to critically reflect on and autonomously analyse the role of journalism in various types of media systems and in different parts of the world, including the professional role of the journalist and freedom of the press in different places.

What you'll study

You will investigate the professional role of the journalist, ethical issues and problems of media freedom and democracy, while reflecting on and problematising journalism and power. This programme not only provides knowledge and skills that are vital when working in an international setting, it also provides the necessary formal qualification for admission to doctoral studies.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Comparative Journalism Studies

Journalism and International Conflicts

Master’s Project in Journalism

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 12 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2024-09-02 00:00:00
- Apply before 2024-04-17 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2024-01-16 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

Credits

60 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

International Development Journalism Media Studies & Mass Media View 16 other Masters in Media Studies & Mass Media in Sweden

Academic requirements

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

English requirements

IELTS

6.5

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TOEFL^® IBT

90

Student insurance

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Other requirements

General requirements

Bachelor´s degree in a social sciences or humanities subject or the equivalent, plus English B or equivalent.
Selection: On the basis of previous university credits. Between 30 and 285 credits may be taken into account.

Tuition Fee

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International

8179 EUR/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 8179 EUR per year during 12 months.
EU/EEA

Free

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 0 EUR per year during 12 months.

SEK 92,000 per academic year

Living costs for Stockholm

9668 - 17248 SEK /month

Living costs

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

Funding

Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

Studyportals Scholarship Deadline: 30 June 2020

Apply and win up to €10000 to cover your tuition fees.

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Scholarships Information

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Available Scholarships

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