Engage with current and relevant theory and research involving media in the processes of cultural, political, and economic globalization and acquire ethnicity, class, and gender perspectives on media in this popular international master’s programme.

The Master’s Programme in Global Media Studies is an international and research-oriented study programme attracting students from all over the world. The global intake results in a diverse learning environment in which students' own experiences and backgrounds contribute to social, critical, and intellectual exchanges beyond lectures and seminars.

Studies within the Programme are closely linked to current research at the Department, which has several leading research environments and an active academic scene with many visiting scholars, guest professors, and open lectures that add opportunities to network and stay up to date with current topics and new research findings.

Programme overview

The first semester introduces students to the field of Global Media Studies, and how class, ethnicity, gender, and sexuality is represented in media content. A solid scientific foundation is laid for the duration of the Programme through a closer look at what science is and how knowledge is produced - both from a general philosophical viewpoint, and in the field of Media Studies. Students learn to identify, evaluate, and reflect upon the use of different methods in media research and critically evaluate findings in academic texts.

The second semester allow students to specialize through a number of electives within Media Studies and other related fields of study. 2-4 electives are offered every spring addressing current topics, and studies at other departments or at our partner universities is possible during this semester.

The third semester is designed to help students build skills in Academic English and research design, to learn about different methodologies and test different methods for the upcoming thesis. One final elective or specialization course is also offered.

The last semester is fully devoted to a capstone in the form of a master’s thesis (dissertation), in which students, with guidance and supervision, identify one or several research questions, carry out empirical research and present their findings in a final seminar.

Career opportunities

Graduates will be well prepared and eligible for further academic studies (Ph.D.). A smaller percentage of graduates are currently enrolled in doctoral studies at the Department of Media Studies and at other universities in Sweden and abroad.

Global Media Studies Alumni can be found in a variety of professional fields, most commonly within Communication and PR, Advertising, Research, and Media Production. Many stay in Stockholm and a majority find relevant job opportunities already within 6 months of graduation.

Graduates will have acquired solid analytical and research skills, enabling them to process and evaluate large amounts of information and/or complex issues and communicate key points and findings in a comprehensible and structured way to different audiences.

Other transferrable skills include presentation and public speaking, time-management, teamwork, and collaborative skills. These skills in combination with knowledge and understanding of media can then be applied in a professional job setting.

Non-EU/EEA/Swiss students have the opportunity to stay for 6 months after graduation to look for work or start a business (application required before graduation).