Programme syllabus
Autumn 2019
Programme syllabus, Autumn 2019
Title
Media and Communication Studies: Culture, Collaborative Media, and Creative Industries, Master's programme (Two-Year)
Swedish title
Media and Communication Studies: Culture, Collaborative Media, and Creative Industries, Master's programme (Two-Year)
Programme code
HAMKV
Credits
120 credits
Language of instruction
English
Decision-making body
Faculty of Culture and Society
Syllabus valid from
2017-08-28
Programme establishment date
2013-10-17
Syllabus approval date
2016-09-14
Level
Advanced level
Entry requirements
Bachelor's degree (180 credits) or equivalent in social sciences, humanities, arts or design studies.
General eligibility + the equivalent of Swedish higher secondary school English course B.
Programme structure
The programme aims to significantly advance the students' scientific knowledge and skills in media and communication studies. The programme is established in the research profile of new media, public spheres and forms of expression.
The programme is designed to provide students with the requisite skills to work in media and communication - at companies, government agencies, and organisations that specifically have media and communication as their main field of activity, and at companies, government agencies and organisations that depend on media and communications in order to achieve their goals. The programme also gives students eligibility to pursue further studies in the field.
The programme comprises 120 credits. It is web-based and taught in English. Upon completion of the education, the student shall have acquired at least 60 credits in their main field of media and communication studies.
Programme contents
Semester 1, autumn 2019
Media and Communication Studies: Key Themes in Media and Communication Studies
KK640B, 15 credits (Compulsory)
Main field of study: Media and Communications Science
Media and Communication Studies: Understanding the Creative Industries
KK641B, 15 credits (Compulsory)
Main field of study: Media and Communications Science
Semester 2, spring 2020
Media and Communication Studies: Collaborative Media
KK642B, 7.5 credits (Compulsory)
Main field of study: Media and Communications Science
Media and Communication Studies: Research Methodology
KK643B, 7.5 credits (Compulsory)
Main field of study: Media and Communications Science
Media and Communication Studies: Master's (One-Year) Thesis
KK644B, 15 credits (Compulsory)
Main field of study: Media and Communications Science
Semester 3, autumn 2020
Media and Communication Studies: Data and Society
KK645A, 15 credits (Compulsory)
Main field of study: Media and Communications Science
Media and Communication Studies: Network Society Studies
KK648A, 15 credits (Elective)
No main field of study
Internship - Reflecting on one's own practice
KK148A, 15 credits (Elective)
No main field of study
Semester 4, spring 2021
Media and Communication Studies: Making Use of the Media: Activism, Entrepreneurship and Strategy
KK645B, 15 credits (Compulsory)
Main field of study: Media and Communications Science
Media and Communication Studies: Master's (Two-year) Thesis
KK649A, 15 credits (Compulsory)
Main field of study: Media and Communications Science
Learning outcomes
Knowledge and understanding
In order to receive a master's degree in Media and Communication Studies, students shall demonstrate:
- knowledge and understanding of media and communication studies, including both broad knowledge of the field and significantly deeper knowledge of specific parts of the field, as well as in-depth insight into current research and development work; and
- demonstrate specialised methodological knowledge in media and communication studies.
Competencies and skills
In order to receive a master's degree in Media and Communication Studies, students shall demonstrate:
- the ability to critically and systematically integrate knowledge and to analyse, assess and deal with complex phenomena, issues and situations, even with limited information;
- the ability to critically, independently and creatively identify and formulate research problems, to plan and, using appropriate methods, undertake advanced tasks within predetermined time frames, thereby contributing to the formation of knowledge as well as honing the ability to evaluate this work;
- the ability, both verbally and in writing, and both nationally and internationally, to report clearly and discuss their conclusions, and the knowledge and arguments on which these conclusions are based, in dialogue with different audiences; and
- the skills required for participation in research and development work or autonomous employment in another qualified capacity.
Evaluation and approach
In order to receive a master's degree in Media and Communication Studies, students shall demonstrate:
- the ability to make assessments in relation to relevant disciplinary, social and ethical issues and also to demonstrate awareness of the ethical aspects of research and development work;
- insight into the possibilities and limitations of research, its role in society and the responsibility of the individual for how research is used; and
- the ability to identify personal needs for further knowledge and take responsibility for their ongoing learning.
Degree
Master's Degree (120 credits)
Master of Arts (120 credits) in Media and Communication Studies.