Study location	Sweden, Jönköping
Type	Master courses, full-time
Nominal duration	1 year
Study language	English
Awards	MSSc
Course code	HJ-MS106

Tuition fee	SEK60,000 per semester
Application fee	SEK900 one-time

Entry qualification

Undergraduate diploma (or higher) a bachelor’s degree (ie. the equivalent of 180 ECTS credits at an accredited university) with at least 60 credits in media and/or communication studies, journalism or equivalent. The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. Further guidelines of documents requirements will be sent to your e-mail after the application has been accepted.

Language requirements

English IELTS Academic: 6.5 and no band below 5.5. Cambridge English: Advanced (Certificate in Advanced English) TOEFL* Internet based: a minimum score of 90 with at least 20 in “Written test (TWE)”. - The institution code for universityadmissions is Sweden 3477 - If you apply directly through www.ju.se the code is 8487 Students who have studied the Bachelor’s degree in English requires a certificate of English proficiency from the university.

Other requirements	A motivation letter must be added to your application. Motivation letter should be no longer than 1000 words. Work experience that relates to programme considered an asset.

More information	Expenses, accommodation, working etc. ju.se/..r/international-communication.html

Overview

Master of Social Science with a major in Media and Communcation Studies

International Communication is a programme designed for students who are interested in working in an international media and communications environment.

The programme focuses on global, intercultural and sustainable communication in different settings, from journalism to organisational communication. Combining theoretical and practical work, this international programme provides students with significant theoretical and methodological knowledge. After graduating, students may be interested in working for companies with a global and/or intercultural focus or strategy, for example as communication experts.

Programme structure

(NB! Preliminary list of courses)
Year 1
Semester 1
Global Media Cultures, 15 Credits
Sustainable Communication, 15 Credits

Semester 2
Media and Communication Research Methods, 15 Credits
Master Thesis in Media and Communication, 15 Credits

Career opportunities

After graduating, students may be interested in working for companies with a global and/or intercultural focus or strategy, for example as communication experts.