Program Overview

Media, Communication and Sustainable Development

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.

Course Details

• Type: Course, second cycle
• Study pace: Half speed
• Study location: Varied
• Type of studies: Distance only (no required meetings)

About the Course

The course is one of the profile courses at the Faculty of Arts.

Eligibility

• Bachelor of Arts (180 ECTS) or 90 ECTS including an independent scientific work of at least 15 ECTS.
• Proficiency in English equivalent to Swedish upper secondary course English A/6.

Selection

• Academic credits

Application and Tuition Fees

• Application fee: SEK 900
• Tuition fee, first instalment: SEK 12,075
• Total fee: SEK 12,075

Course Schedule

• Starts: 24 March 2026
• Ends: 7 June 2026
• Number of credits: 7.5 credits
• Type of studies: Web-based (online)
• Mandatory meetings: No mandatory meetings
• Other meetings: None
• Study pace: 50%
• Teaching hours: Mixed
• Study location: Varied
• Language: English
• Application code: UMU-15505

Application

• Application deadline was 15 October 2025.
• This second application round is intended only for EU/EEA/Swiss citizens.

Course Provider

• Culture and Media Studies

Additional Information

• The course is part of the university's efforts to promote sustainable development and social change through media, communication, and journalism.
• Students will have the opportunity to apply their knowledge in critical analysis and planning of communication within specific fields related to the United Nation's Sustainable Development Goals.