Master in Media and Communication

Media and Communication at Roskilde University is a two-year master's programme taught in English. It gives you the theory, methods and practical skills to understand how digital devices, platforms and systems shape communication, and what that means for organisations and institutions.

What you study

The programme builds your ability to assess digital media and plan communication accordingly. In the first semester you take two core courses: Digital Media Theory (10 ECTS) and Methods in Media and Communication Research (10 ECTS). You also work on a project. In the second semester you choose one of three specialisations, each with its own courses and project:

• Digital Media: Digital technologies, media, and platforms (10 ECTS) and the project Digital media: Strategy and practice (20 ECTS).
• Corporate Communication: Communication Strategy and Management (10 ECTS) and the project Corporate Communication: Reputation and Stakeholders (20 ECTS).
• Global Communication: Communicating Diversity and Inclusion (10 ECTS) and the project Global Communication: Equity and Ethics (20 ECTS).

All three specialisations include the project Media Platforms and Communication Practices (10 ECTS) in the second semester. The third semester is flexible: you can do a project-oriented internship, a project-oriented research internship, or an elective course (30 ECTS). The final semester is the Master Thesis in Media and Communication (30 ECTS).

How the programme is organised

Teaching at Roskilde University uses a project format. You identify a problem, choose methods, build a theoretical framework and produce scientific arguments, with guidance from a researcher. Courses expand your methodological and theoretical knowledge. The third semester gives you the chance to take a full semester internship with one of the programme's partner organisations or one you find yourself. You can also study abroad at a partner university; the page lists examples such as the University of Leeds, Freie Universität Berlin, Universitat de Barcelona, Université Sorbonne Paris Nord, University of Oslo, RMIT University Melbourne and Chung-Ang University Seoul. During an internship you meet a supervisor from the university and follow up on your learning goals together.

Who it suits

This programme suits you if you want to understand how digitalisation and datafication affect communication, and if you are ready to take responsibility for your own projects. You should be curious about how people use media as consumers, citizens or publics, and how organisations can plan and manage communication in response. The programme is for students who want a critical perspective on global developments in media technology and platform societies, and who are comfortable working independently with academic guidance.

Admission, language and next steps

The programme is taught in English. To apply, you need to meet the admission requirements for master's programmes at Roskilde University. Applications for master's programmes go directly to the institution. Students from the EU/EEA and Switzerland study free of charge; other students pay a tuition fee set by the institution. Check the programme page for the exact application steps and deadlines. The page also offers a brochure and the chance to meet the university at events.

Master’s applications go straight to Roskilde University, not through optagelse.dk, and the institution sets its own deadline. Entry requirements and language tests are set by the institution, so start from the official programme page. Our guides cover tuition fees, residence permits and housing.