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.
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: 2025-09-16
Source: Institutionen för mediestudier