Master of Science [M.S] [Global Media Studies] From Karlstad University

Media technologies are at the core of the globalization process. While they generate global relations, they may also sustain local development. Global Media Studies are a matter of understanding, explaining, evaluating, and in various ways make use of this double potential.

Employment Market

A Master"s degree with a profile in Global Media Studies gives you a platform for an expert career within the international media and communication sectors, such as the cultural and creative industries, public institutions, and non-governmental organizations.

The Global Media Studies programme offered by Karlstad University is designed to meet the increasing demand for communication strategists, analysts and designers/creators with global and intercultural competence. Potential work areas include public relations, communication for social change, cultural entrepreneurship, and various forms of media research. The programme is preparatory for doctoral research in Media and Communication Studies or Information Systems.

Degree

Upon completion of the programme, a Master"s degree in Media and Communication Studies (MSSc) or Information Systems (MSc) is awarded with the profile Global Media Studies. The Master"s degree also qualifies you for further studies within PhD programmes in the major field of study. For examination and assessment regulations, see under the heading "Learning outcomes" in the programme study plan. Studies at the advanced level make you eligible for doctoral studies in, for instance, Media- and Communication Studies. The subject in which your doctor"s degree will be awarded will depend on your previous studies. You also need to meet the prerequisites for doctoral studies of the subject chosen.

Further Studies

Studies at the advanced level make you eligible for doctoral studies in, for instance, Media- and Communication Studies. The subject in which your doctor"s degree will be awarded will depend on your previous studies. You also need to meet the prerequisites for doctoral studies of the subject chosen.