Courses and programmes
We have courses and programs taught in English at the undergraduate and advanced level both for those who are applying directly for upper secondary school and / or have previously studied at university level. We also give students a great opportunity to study abroad via exchange studies as well as we welcome exchange students. Which of our educations suits you?
Search among our courses and programmes
Highlights Fall 2022
Courses in English you may be interested in...
Course about environment 7,5 credits 50% pace. BA level
Environmental Communication (MK3057)
Distance Learning this Fall. Second period - start date aprox: November 1'st 2022. We use platform Zoom.
Apply before April 19
How to make popular texts out of your thesis. 7,5 credits 50% pace BA Level
First Period - start date aprox: August 29th 2022.
Apply before April 19
New courses Spring 2022
Courses about sustainability, environmental communication, populism, journalistic writing...
Media and Communication Studies
- Environmental Communication, 7,5 credits. BA-level
What role does media and communication play in constructing knowledge on climate change and environmental problems?
Environmental Communication (MK3057)
Journalism
- Journalism and Populism/Nativism, 7,5 credits. MA-level
The course deals with the relationship between contemporary journalism and what has been defined as "populist" and "nativist" twists in modern politics.
Journalism and Populism/Nativism (JO7036)
- Journalistic Writing, 7,5 credits. BA-level
Previously only in Fall, now also in Spring! Proficiency course in journalism, ideal for students looking for complementary studies within a Master's Programme and to turn an academic text into a work of Science Journalism.
Fashion Studies
- Fashion and Sustainability, 7,5 credits. MA-level
What strategies are there in the fashion industry to achieve sustainable production and consumption?
Fashion and Sustainability (FS1810)
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.
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.
Master's Programme in Cinema Studies (HMOVO)
Eligibility
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.
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.
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
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.
Here we give you knowledge and skills to be able to work as a journalist, with a special focus on public scrutiny and documentary storytelling in the press, radio and television.
The education in journalism is mainly in Swedish
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:
- Journalistic Writing, 7,5 ECTS on BA-level
MA level
No courses or program in English on MA - level.
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
One course given Fall semesters
Environmental Communication 7,5 ECTS
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
We have freestanding courses and Master's Programme all taught in English on MA-level (second cycle).
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)
Freestanding courses
Within the program we have freestanding courses that also can be choosen for students that are not part of the program.
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.
PhD Programme
The Department of Media Studies at Stockholm University offers a doctoral programme 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.).