Malmo University is a public university in Malmo, Sweden. It was founded in 1998 and is one of the youngest universities in Sweden. The university has over 25,000 students and 3,000 staff members. It offers a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs in the fields of humanities, social sciences, natural sciences, and law. Malmo University is ranked #701-800 in the QS World University Rankings 2024. It is also a member of the European University Association.

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We live in an increasingly media-controlled world. Understanding the way different media work also leads to an understanding of ourselves and the society we live in. This program is aimed at those who want to work with the aim of changing and making a difference through media and communication. The training gives you theoretical and practical knowledge to work with media in an analytical, creative, ethical and critical way. This with a focus on community involvement and community activism. The program gives you knowledge and skills that you can use in a concrete way during your studies, in the labor market and in your role as a citizen of society. During the training, you get a combination of general skills and specialist skills. You will be able to move between different professional areas and produce media content in different genres and forms of expression. The training is based on three approaches: Activism: ability to engage, spark debate and influence. Strategy: the ability to assess the consequences of decisions and actions. Entrepreneurship: with a focus on social entrepreneurship. To be able to identify opportunities in different situations and realize them. Show less

Autumn 2023 - Semester 1
The changing media landscape (KK401B), 7.5 credits, compulsory
Media activism, strategy and entrepreneurship (KK402B), 22.5 credits, compulsory
Spring 2024 - Semester 2
Media and communication science: Media project term 2 (KK443A), 7.5 credits, compulsory
Media and communication science: Media production and production culture (KK440A), 7.5 credits, compulsory
Media and communication science: Critical perspectives on media texts (KK441A), 7.5 credits, compulsory
Media and communication science: Audiences, users and practitioners (KK442A), 7.5 credits, compulsory
Autumn 2024 - Semester 3
Moving image and webcasting (KK431B), 30 credits, optional
Writing and publishing in digital media (KK141B), 30 credits, optional
Graphic design and media (KK407A), 15 credits, optional
The photographic image (KK125A), 30 credits, optional
Interaction design and media (KK408A), 15 credits, optional
Spring 2025 - Semester 4
Media and communication science: Media project semester 4 (KK447A), 7.5 credits, compulsory
Media and communication science: Media history (KK421A), 7.5 credits, compulsory
Media and communication science: Contemporary media research (KK445A), 7.5 credits, compulsory
Media and communication science: Methods in media and communication science (KK446A), 7.5 credits, compulsory
Autumn 2025 - Semester 5
Media and communication science: Academic research and writing (KK448A), 7.5 credits, compulsory
Media and communication science: Degree project (KK429A), 15 credits, compulsory
Media and communication science: Media project semester 5 (KK450A), 7.5 credits, compulsory
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During semester 6, optional courses of 30 credits are read.
The listed courses in semester 3 are preliminary, and the elective range may change.

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You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:

• Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
• Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it

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