This course is about media, communication and journalism and its significance for sustainable development in society, both locally and globally.
The course offers a broad knowledge base when it comes to relevant theoretical perspectives in the area and illustrates what role(s) media, communication and journalism can play when it comes to sustainable development and social change. The students practice their ability to apply the knowledge in both critical analysis and planning of communication within specific fields of their own choice that relates to both United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals, and media, communication, journalism or citizen engagement.
This is one of the profile courses at the Faculty of Arts
Media, Communication and Sustainable Development, 7.5 credits
Spring Term 2024
Starts
15 January 2024
Ends
2 June 2024
Study location
Varied
Language
English
Type of studies
Mixed,
25%,
Distance
Number of mandatory meetings
No mandatory meetings.
Number of other meetings
None
Required Knowledge
Bachelor of Arts (180 ECTS) or 90 ECTS including an independent scientific work of at least 15 ECTS. Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English A.
Application deadline was
16 October 2023.
The application period is closed.
Application and tuition fees
As a citizen of a country outside the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) or Switzerland, you are required to pay application and tuition fees for studies at Umeå University.
