Select courses 2'nd semester Journalism Studies Master's
2'nd semester (Spring) you have two optional courses, and two MA Journalism Studies courses. We always offer minimum two MA level Journalism 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 courses in Journalism 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 |
| Journalism and Digital Platforms (JO7078) Or other MA level Journalism Studies You apply! | Optional Course 7,5 credits* You apply! |
| The Representational Power of Journalism (JO7079) Or other MA level Journalism Studies You apply! | Optional Course 7,5 credits* You apply! |
Suggested Option 2
Period 1 = 2 x 7,5 credits |
Period 2= 1 x 15 Credits |
| Journalism and Digital Platforms (JO7078) Or other MA level Journalism Studies You apply! | Optional Course 15 credits* You apply! |
| The Representational Power of Journalism (JO7079) Or other MA level Journalism Studies You apply! |
* = total 30 credits of your 120 credits Master may be on BA level - so these 15 credits could be BA level.
Suggested Option 3 "All Journalism Courses"
Period 1 = 2 x 7,5 credits |
Period 2 = 2 x 7,5 credits |
| Journalism and Digital Platforms (JO7078) Or other MA level Journalism Studies You apply! | Journalistic Writing (JO3056) You apply! |
| The Representational Power of Journalism (JO7079) Or other MA level Journalism Studies You apply! | Journalism and Populism/Nativism (JO7036) 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
Cinema Studies
BA level
| Course | Credits ECTS | Period | Pace % |
| Post-Colonial Perspectives on Audiovisual Media FV1017 | 15 | 2 | 100 |
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
Log in as program student
Always apply to courses in Journalism Studies and courses with guaranteed admission for your program (HMJOA) as Logged in Program Student via webbpage: universityadmission.se (antagning.se)
Prioritize
Put the Journalism Studies courses MA-level priority 1 and 2 (highest up)
Minimum 4 course to cover 30 credits
You will be admitted as a program student to the Journalism 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
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 Journalism 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:
- 5 courses of 7,5 credits at MA level in Journalism Studies = 37,5 credits
- 2 courses in Media and Communiation Studies = 15 credits
- 4 courses of 7,5 credits optional subject (may be at BA level) =30 credits
- 1 course of 7,5 credits mandatory faculty course = 7,5 credits
- 1 course of 30 credits Master's Thesis = 30 credits
Total 120 credits
Last updated: March 14, 2024
Source: Institutionen för mediestudier