Media, Communication and Sustainable Development

Education facts

Code: 1KO077

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.

Entry requirements

Bachelor of Arts (180 ECTS) or 90 ECTS including an independent scientific work of at least 15 ECTS. Proficiency in English equivalent to the level required for basic eligibility for higher studies.

Education offerings

Each offering has its own dates and conditions. Closed offerings are retained as history and do not mean that a new application is open.

• Media, Communication and Sustainable Development

  Umeå University

  Start date: 25 March 2027

  End date: 6 June 2027

  Pace of study: 50 %