Media and Communication Studies: Media and Communication Methodology

During the course, you will critically read and evaluate different research methods in social science. The course focuses on practical questions like how, why, and to whom media and communication studies matter. You will learn to understand the importance of media research for individuals, society, and culture.

Course literature

The course literature listed may be updated up to eight weeks before the course begins.

The course includes lectures, seminars, and workshops. In seminars, you will work on group assignments based on course literature and present your analysis of different research methods. Workshops focus on practical aspects of applying these methods to critically analyze media research. 

Eden and the Paradis area: a central study environment in Lund

The social sciences programmes are based in the Paradis area. We are located right in the heart of Lund, a stone’s throw from the University Main Building and the cathedral, making it easier for commuters.

Here you’ll find the Department of Political Science in a building called Eden, with lecture theatres and plenty of space to sit and study on your own across several floors. In the leafy Paradis area, you’ll also find the Social Sciences Library (Sambib), and just around the corner is the University Library (UB), where you can borrow course literature and find a quiet place to study. Next to Eden, you’ll also find Samvetet, home to the student union for social science students.

The historic buildings in the area were formerly hospitals and have therefore been named Gamla kirurgen and Gamla barnsjukhuset. There are two cafés in the neighbourhood: Karnas Café at the School of Social Work, and Café Eden.

Welcome to your studies in Paradise in a classic university town!

After completing this course, you'll be well-prepared for careers in media research, communication roles, and further studies in social sciences. You'll gain valuable skills that are highly sought after in various professional fields. 

Prerequisites

At least 150 credits (five terms), including a Bachelor's degree essay in one discipline in the Social Sciences and Humanities, or another equivalent educational background. English 6/English Course B

Selection criteria

Seats are allocated according to: ECTS (HPAV): 100 %.

Tuition fees for non-EU/EEA citizens

Citizens of countries outside:

• The European Union (EU)
• The European Economic Area (EEA) and
• Switzerland

are required to pay tuition fees. You pay an instalment of the tuition fee in advance of each
semester.

Tuition fees, payments and exemptions

Full programme/course tuition fee: SEK 31,250
First payment: SEK 31,250

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Note that you may also need to pay an application fee, or provide proof of exemption.

Application fee

No tuition fees for citizens of the EU, EEA and Switzerland

There are no tuition fees for citizens of the European Union (EU), the European Economic Area (EEA) and Switzerland.