Program Overview

University of Gothenburg Programs

The University of Gothenburg offers a wide range of programs for students.

Master's Programs

• Master's level courses are available in various fields, including film and media studies.
• The Master's level course in Feminist Film and Media Studies provides an in-depth understanding of the field, covering foundational texts, current research, and a wide range of audiovisual material.

Course Details

• Course code: FL2190
• Credits: 15 credits (ECTS)
• Offered by: Department of Cultural Sciences at the Faculty of Humanities
• Study pace: 100%
• Time: Day
• Location: G—teborg
• Language: English
• Duration: 19 Jan 2026 - 25 Mar 2026
• Part of semester: Quarter 1 to 2

Course Content

• The course provides a deeper understanding of how feminist, decolonial, and queer perspectives can be applied within film and media studies.
• Methodological issues related to archival research, historiography, and various interpretive practices are covered.
• The course is suitable for students preparing for doctoral studies or seeking to expand their theoretical and methodological competence in the analysis of moving images and visual representations.

Entry Requirements

• Admission to the course requires the completion of courses totaling at least 180 higher education credits, equivalent to the requirements for a bachelor's degree in the humanities or social sciences, or an equivalent qualification.
• English 6/English B from Swedish upper secondary school or the equivalent level on an internationally recognized test, such as TOEFL or IELTS, is required.

Research Areas

• The University of Gothenburg has various research areas, including:
  • Sustainability and the environment
  • Health and medicine
  • Culture and languages
  • Science and IT
  • Society and economics
  • Education and learning

Doctoral Studies

• The University offers doctoral studies with various courses and programs available.

Collaboration and Innovation

• The University has networks, partners, and collaborations, including EUTOPIA and The SDG 8 Initiative.
• Centres of expertise and research are available for collaboration and innovation.

About the University

• The University of Gothenburg has a vision to be a university for the world.
• The University focuses on sustainable development and has a sustainability certification for certain programs.
• The University has various organisations, including the University Board, and has a quality assurance system in place for education and research.