Select courses 2'nd semester Global Media Studies Master's
2'nd semester (Spring) you have two optional courses, and two MA Media and Communication Studies courses. We always offer minimum two Media and Communication Studies courses within our department.
Application Period typically September 15 - October 15
See current key dates and deadline for application and admission here
Very important!
Always apply to our courses in in Media and Communication Studies as Logged in Program Student via webbpage: universityadmission.se (antagning.se)
This is what you should have Spring 2'nd semester
Suggested Option 1
Period 1 = 2 x 7,5 credits |
Period 2 = 2 x 7,5 credits |
| Media, Justice and Human Rights (MK7136) Or other MA level in MCS You apply! | Media Archaeology (MK7134) Or other MA level in MCS You apply! |
| Media and Politics in a Globalizing World (MK7133) Or other MA level in MCS You apply! | Optional Course 7,5 credits* You apply! |
Suggested Option 2
Period 1 = 2 x 7,5 credits |
Period 2= 2 x 7,5 Credits |
| Media and Politics in a Globalizing World (MK7133) Or other MA level in MCS You apply! | Optional Course 7,5 credits* You apply! |
| Optional Course 7,5 credits* You apply! | Media Archaeology (MK7134) Or other MA level in MCS You apply! |
* = total 22,5 credits of your 120 credits Master may be on BA level - so these total 15 credits could be BA level.
Suggested Option 3 "All MCS Courses - one BA"
Period 1 = 2 x 7,5 credits |
Period 2 = 2 x 7,5 credits |
| Media and Politics in a Globalizing World (MK7133) Or other MA level in MCS You apply! | Environmental Communication (MK3057) BA level You apply! |
| Media, Justice and Human Rights (MK7136) Or other MA level in MCS You apply! | Media Archaeology (MK7134) Or other MA level in MCS You apply! |
Suggested Option 4 "One 15 credits course BA"
Period 1 = 2 x 7,5 credits |
Period 2 = 1 x 15 credits |
| Media and Politics in a Globalizing World (MK7133) Or other MA level in MCS You apply! | Post-Colonial Perspectives on Audiovisual Media (FV1017) You apply |
| Media, Justice and Human Rights (MK7136) Or other MA level in MCS You apply! | |
Email us October 10
Email master@ims.su.se before no later than October 10 and let us know how you applied so that we have time to check if all looks fine.
Stay in house? Suggested courses within our department
Media and Communication Studies
BA level guaranteed admission if elegible
| Course | Credits ECTS | Period | Pace % |
| Environmental Communication | 7,5 | 2 | 50 |
MA level guaranteed admission if elegible
| Course | Credits ECTS | Period | Pace % |
| Media Archaeology | 7,5 | 2 | 50 |
Journalism
MA level guaranteed admission if elegible
| Course | Credits ECTS | Period | Pace % |
| Journalism and Populism/Nativism (JO7036) | 7,5 | 2 | 50 |
BA level guaranteed admission if elegible
| Course | Credits ECTS | Period | Pace % |
| Journalistic Writing (JO3056) | 7,5 | 2 |
50 |
How you apply - check this information
You apply during the application period
As long as you apply within the application period your application will be considered. That means you have the whole period to apply, make adjustments etc until the last date.
Log in as program student
Always apply to courses in Media and Communication Studies and courses with guaranteed admission for your program (HMKGM) as Logged in Program Student via webbpage: universityadmission.se (antagning.se). Our courses in Media and Communication Studies have the pre fix "MK" before a four digit number such as "MK7134"
Check eligibility, langauge, level and Period
When you apply to courses, make sure you check you meet the eligibility. If you don't speak/read Swedish make sure language of instruction is in English. To make sure you don't get conflicting scheduels - and over 100% work load - make sure you don't have courses the same period. Check with our Student Counselor if you are not sure.
Prioritize
Put the Media and Communication Studies courses MA-level priority 1 and 2 (highest up)
Minimum 4 course to cover 30 credits
You will be admitted with guaranteed admission as a program student to our Media and Communication Studies Courses MA-level BUT there is a risk you will not be admitted to your first choice for the elective courses - so apply to extra courses to be on the safe side and get a full Spring semester of 30 credits.
Apply outside of Stockholm University?
You may choose courses from other universities, even abroad. If so, do check with us also to be on the safe side the courses can be included in your Master's Degree. Most will be OK.
Transfer of Credits/Use older courses?
If you have previous courses that is not included in your Bachelor Degree, you may consider use the in your Master's Programme. Talk to our student counselor about this.
Let us know how you applied - we can help
You are not alone in this, we can help you. Email master@ims.su.se before no later than October 10 and let us know how you applied so that we have time to check if all looks fine.
How this program is constructed - a friendly reminder
This program is primarily in the subject Media and Communication Studies.
You will end up with 120 ects when finished.
After the first semester (Fall) you will have to make choices and apply to courses.
In the end you will end up with minimum:
- 7 courses of 7,5 credits at MA level in Media and Communication Studies = 37,5 credits
- 3 courses of 7,5 credits optional subject (may be at BA level) = 22,5 credits
- 2 x courses of 7,5 credits mandatory faculty courses = 15 credits
- 1 course of 30 credits Master's Thesis = 30 credits
- Total = 120 credits
Last updated: September 15, 2023
Source: Institutionen för mediestudier