Media and Communication Studies B: Journalism Studies

Education facts

Code: 2IV165

This course provides the foundations of a broad understanding of the main theories, discourses and academic debates in Journalism Studies. The course also elaborates on the roles and challenges of journalism in a globalised and changing media environment. It is structured around four thematic areas: i. news production, ii. news content, iii. journalism and society, iv. contemporary trends in news media. The more general discussion of journalism studies is complemented by two smaller modules focused on the ethical dimension of journalism and on investigative journalism.

Entry requirements

15 credits in media and communication 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 and Communication Studies B: Journalism Studies

  Uppsala University

  Uppsala

  Start date: 18 January 2027

  End date: 18 February 2027

  Pace of study: 100 %