Courses and programmes
We have courses and programs taught in English at undergraduate and advanced level - both for those who are applying directly for upper secondary school and/or have previously studied at university level. Which of our educations suits you?
Search among our courses and programmes
Create your own semester with our courses or choose one for your MA-programme? You choose!
Find out more below:
Courses in English to apply for Spring 2026
Fashion and Sustainability, 7.5 credits
FS1810
Course, Second level, Fashion Studies
Images of Sweden - Approaches to Swedish Film and Media Culture, 7.5 credits
FV7332
Course, Second level, Cinema Studies
Journalism and Digital Platforms, 7.5 credits
JO7078
Course, Second level, Journalism
The Representational Power of Journalism, 7.5 credits
JO7079
Course, Second level, Journalism
Journalism and Populism/Nativism, 7.5 credits
JO7036
Course, Second level, Journalism
Journalistic Writing, 7.5 credits
JO3156
Course, First level, Journalism
Media, Justice and Human Rights, 7.5 credits
MK7136
Course, Second level, Media and Communication Studies
Media and Politics in a Globalizing World, 7.5 credits
MK7133
Course, Second level, Media and Communication Studies
Media Archaeology, 7.5 credits
MK7134
Course, Second level, Media and Communication Studies
Moving Images and Gender, 15 credits
FV1016
Course, First level, Cinema Studies
Post-Colonial Perspectives on Audiovisual Media, 15 credits
FV1017
Course, First level, Cinema Studies
Swedish Film and Television Culture, 15 credits
FV1027
Course, First level, Cinema Studies
Theoretical and Historical Perspectives On New Media, 7.5 credits
FV7331
Course, Second level, Cinema Studies
The Representational Power of Journalism, 7.5 credits
JO7079
Course, Second level, Journalism
Get a Master's Degree with us? Application opens October 16 2025
Apply to one of our Master's Programmes in our main subjects: Fashion Studies; Cinema Studies; Journalism Studies; Media and Communication Studies (Global Media Studies).
International application round programmes
application ca October 15 - January 15
Fashion Studies*
Master´s Programme in Fashion Studies (HMFAO)
* This program is only available for application in the International round and can not be applied to during the National round.
Cinema Studies
Master's Programme in Cinema Studies (HMOVO)
Journalism Studies
Master's Programme in Journalism Studies (HMJOA)
Media and Communication Studies (Global Media Studies)
Master's Programme in Global Media Studies (HMKGM)
National application round programmes
application ca March 15 - April 15
Cinema Studies
Master's Programme in Cinema Studies (HMOVO)
Journalism Studies
Master's Programme in Journalism Studies (HMJOA)
Media and Communication Studies (Global Media Studies)
Education in Cinema Studies
make a full semester in English speaking BA-courses or two years in our Master's Programme
The courses in Cinema Studies provide a solid theoretical basis for you who are looking for a profession with creative or administrative tasks in film, television, information, as well as for you who want to invest in a media-related research career.
You study our courses in Filmhuset "the Film House" at Gärdet in Stockholm.
Find out more about the area of interest Cinema Studies
BA level
Choose 15 ECTS courses in English
We have a variety of free standing courses spanning 15 ECTS. During Spring semesters you can make a whole full 30 ECTS semester with our 15 credit courses. These courses are widely popular amongst international students, especially exchange students from all over the world.
The courses have only basic eligibility and you don't have to know Swedish. However you must have eligilbility in English 6/B.
Find out more about our BA-level courses
No Bachelor Degree possible in English courses only
To obtain a Bachelor's Degree (180 ECTS) in Cinema Studies with us you must follow our Swedish taught courses Filmvetenskap I, II and Kandidatkurs i Filmvetenskap (=90 ECTS combined).
MA level
You can study most of our courses at the MA (advanced) level either as a free standing stand-alone course or within the Master's Programme in Cinema Studies. These are courses in English - 7.5 credits 50% study pace. Our Master's Programme in Cinema Studies 120 credits is for 2 years.
Eligibility for the courses at the advanced level is usually at least a bachelor's course in Cinema Studies; Bachelor's degree or that you have taken credits in a master's program. Always check the special eligibilities for the course you are interested in before applying.
Free standing Courses
Find out more about our free standing courses here
Master's Programme
Master's Programme in Cinema Studies (HMOVO)
Master's degree 120 credits
For a master's degree or a one year master's degree, you need to study within our Master's programme in Cinema Studies. It is not possible to study only free standing courses.
Find our more about our MA Courses
Education in Fashion Studies
Our education taught in English is focused on our Master's Programme
Fashion Studies is a central subject for you who want to prepare for a professional activity in the large fashion world outside the university, or for further research studies in the subject.
The educations in Fashion Studies are given in Filmhuset "the Film House" at Gärdet in Stockholm.
Find out more about the area of interest Fashion Studies
BA level
No English courses on BA level in Fashion Studies
To obtain a Bachelor's Degree (180 ECTS) in Fashion Studies with us you must follow our Swedish taught courses Modevetenskap I, II and kandidatkurs in Modevetenskap (=90 ECTS combined).
MA level
Free Standing Courses
Fashion and Sustainability, 7.5 credits
FS1810
Fashion as an Industry, 7.5 credits
FS1409
History of Dress, 7.5 credits
FS1704
Luxury, Media and Marketing, 7.5 credits
FS1811
Find out more about the courses
Master's Programme
The two year - all taught in English - Master's Programme in Fashion Studies is the flagship of Fashion Studies at MA-level. It can for sure expand your knowledge in Fashion Studies and prepare you for a career of your choosing outside the Academy but certainly it will give you the tools to study further in our PhD programme in Fashion Studies or elsewhere.
Master's Programme in Fashion Studies
Master's degree 120 credits
For a master's degree or a one year master's degree, you need to study within our Master's programme. It is not possible to study only free standing courses.
Education in Journalism
we give you knowledge and skills to be able to work as a journalist
You study journalism within JMK (the section for journalism media and communication). JMK provides undergraduate, master's and postgraduate education in the subject of journalism.
We provide training both for you who want to become a journalist, but also for you who want to do research or gain an understanding of journalistic writing and storytelling.
The education in the BA program is in Swedish
The education in MA program is in English
You study journalism in Garnisonen at Karlaplan in Stockholm.
Find out more about the area of interest Journalism
BA level
Courses in English
Since our main focus is our all Swedish Bachelor-program and all Swedish Master's Program our Journalism courses taught in English are few at the moment. However the one we have is very informative and usefull:
Check out this very much hands on course in our catalogue:
- Journalistic Writing, 7,5 ECTS on BA-level
MA level
Free Standing Courses
We offer a number free standing courses in various topics all taught in English. Ideal for you that would like to use credits as part of your Master's Degree with a specialized knowledge in Journalism Studies.
Find out more about our courses here
Program
Master's Programme in Journalism Studies 120 ECTS, in English
The Master's Programme in Journalism Studies welcomes applicants who are interested in journalism as a field of research and hold a bachelor’s degree in the fields of social science, humanities or technical subjects.
A theoretical and research-oriented two year programme
The Master’s Programme in Journalism Studies approaches the areas in Journalism Studies areas through a perspective of change, focusing in particular on the digitalization and democratic roles of journalism.
The program provides advanced theoretical and methodological knowledge preparatory for independent investigative and research work as well as advanced positions within the fields of journalism and media. The master’s programme is also preparatory for doctoral studies.
Education in Media and Communication Studies
a broad understanding of the media's growth, significance and changes in Sweden and globally
Studies in Media and communication Studies at the Section for Journalism Media and Communication (JMK) give you a broad understanding of the media's growth, significance and changes in Sweden and globally. This knowledge is very useful in a broad labor market. The studies also provide opportunities for you who want to invest in a research career in the media field.
Find out more about the area of interest Media and Communication Studies
BA level
Free Standing Courses
Find out more about our free standing courses
No Bachelor Degree possible in English courses only
To obtain a Bachelor's Degree (180 ECTS) in Media and Communication Studies with us you must follow our Swedish taught courses.
MA level
Freestanding courses
We offer a number free standing courses in various topics all taught in English. Ideal for you that would like to use credits as part of your Master's Degree with a specialized knowledge in Media and Communication Studies
Find out more about our free standing courses here
MA-program
The two year - all taught in English - Master's Programme in Global Media is the flagship of Media and Communication Studies at MA-level. It can for sure expand your knowledge in Media and Communication Studies and prepare you for a career of your choosing outside the Academy but certainly it will give you the tools to study further in our PhD programme in Media and Communication Studies or elsewhere.
Master's Programme in Global Media Studies (HMKGM)
Master's degree 120 credits
For a master's degree you need to study within our Master's programme. It is not possible to study only free standing courses.
Exchange Student - courses by subject
As an exchange student you can browse the educations below, but we recommend you check the link to the courses we offer for you at our department.
Doctoral level - PhD Programmes
The Department of Media Studies at Stockholm University offers doctoral programmes in four different areas; Media and Communication Studies, Journalism Studies, Cinema Studies and Fashion Studies, leading to the Swedish degree of 'filosofie doktor' (Ph.D.).
PhD studies at Stockholm University (in general)
PhD Courses
Cultural Studies of Production, 6 ECTS
PhD Course Spring 2024 in Stockholm
This international PhD-course combines theory and practice through text seminars and fieldwork carried out in a cultural institution in Stockholm. It brings together PhD students, professors and cultural workers to investigate various aspects of the production of culture and helps establish useful networks both within and outside of academia.
PhD programme in Journalism Studies
The Department of Media Studies (IMS) offers doctoral programmes in two different areas at the Section for Journalism, Media and Communication Studies (JMK); Media and Communication Studies and Journalism Studies, leading to the Swedish degree of 'filosofie doktor' (Ph.D.).
Doctoral programmes in Journalism Studies & Media and Communication Studies
PhD programme in Media and Communication Studies
The Department of Media Studies (IMS) offers doctoral programmes in two different areas at the Section for Journalism, Media and Communication Studies (JMK); Media and Communication Studies and Journalism Studies, leading to the Swedish degree of 'filosofie doktor' (Ph.D.).
Doctoral programmes in Journalism Studies & Media and Communication Studies
PhD programme in Cinema Studies
The Department of Media Studies (IMS) offers a doctoral programme in Cinema Studies leading to the Swedish degree of ”filosofie doktor” (PhD).
PhD programme in Fashion Studies
The Department of Media Studies (IMS) offers a doctoral programme in Fashion Studies leading to the Swedish degree of ”filosofie doktor” (PhD).
Criteria for the department's PhD student salary scale
PUBLISHED: July 17, 2020
The doctoral programmes at the Department of Media Studies consist both of courses of 60 higher education credits, and a thesis of 180 credits.
How it is to be an international student at Stockholm University
How it is to be an international student at Stockholm University
