Journalism Studies Stockholm University

Overview

The Journalism Studies program at Stockholm University deals with, among other things, the role of journalism in political communication, how it changes in the light of globalization, and how new digital media platforms change the conditions for how media companies and journalists work. Specific strong areas are also cultural journalism and photo journalism, which several researchers are currently working on.

The education offers students the opportunity to deepen their knowledge of research methods and conduct their own studies.

During the methods courses, the students get to translate their theoretical knowledge into practical investigations, and the goal is that we thereby create a common thread throughout the education and provide a good basis for really strong degree projects.

This course offers an introduction to and overview of the research field of journalism studies, a specialized course focusing on media economics and editorial structures, and an introduction to methodology in journalism scholarship. 

It also focuses on research methodology, through two advanced Media and Communication methods courses where one focuses on research design.

The last semester of the program is devoted entirely to the degree project, which encompasses an independent scientific work in the form of a master’s thesis.

Career

The program provides advanced theoretical and methodological knowledge preparatory for:

• independent investigative and research work
• advanced positions within the fields of journalism and media

The master’s programme is also preparatory for doctoral studies.