📖Introduction

Linnaeus University, located in Sweden, is a modern and international university with a focus on interdisciplinary studies, innovation, and sustainable development. Linnaeus University offers a wide range of bachelor's and master's degree programs across various disciplines, including arts and humanities, natural sciences, social sciences, health sciences, and business administration. The university has several faculties, including the Faculty of Arts and Humanities, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, Faculty of Technology, and School of Business and Economics.

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📚About the Program

Are you interested in analysing media’s role in society? Do you want to influence media development in line with democratic principles and human rights? This master’s programme enables you to become an active agent in media development in an international context. The programme focuses on leadership, democracy, and human rights. It aims to prepare you as tomorrow’s researcher, social narrator, or decision-maker to be able to contribute responsibly and insightfully to the development and regulation of the media landscape. A developement based on democratic ideals and principles, regardless of nationality and geographical considerations. During the programme you will get a deeper understanding of the increasingly important role and growing impact of the media as regards public service announcements, political communication, cultural expression, and social mobilisation. As a student you are provided with a theoretical understanding, analytical tools, and strategic competence. This enables you to not only understand, but to become an active agent in, media development that affects democracy, human rights, and regulation of the media in an international context. The programme is highly international, with case studies and course reading material taken from a broad international context. We welcome students from all over the world. The program is offered online (distance learning) and on campus simultaneously. The teaching and course-work is integrated according to the Glocal-classroom model, so that students who participate online and students in the classroom on campus are taught together, and follow the same schedule. If you want to apply for the distance learning version, please use the application code: LNU-F2135. If you want to apply for the campus version, please use the application code: LNU-F2110. Show less
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🏫About Linnaeus University

Linnaeus University, located in Sweden, is a modern and internationally recognized institution known for its interdisciplinary approach, innovation, and commitment to sustainable development. The university offers a wide range of academic programs at the undergraduate, master's, and doctoral levels through its faculties, including the Faculty of Arts and Humanities, Faculty of Health and Life Sciences, Faculty of Social Sciences, Faculty of Technology, and the School of Business and Economics. One of the notable aspects of Linnaeus University is its emphasis on interdisciplinary studies and research. The university encourages collaboration across different fields, allowing students to explore diverse perspectives and gain a comprehensive understanding of complex issues. Interdisciplinary initiatives are fostered through interdisciplinary research projects, study programs, and collaborative networks. Research and innovation play a vital role at Linnaeus University. The institution is dedicated to research excellence and actively contributes to advancements in various fields. It conducts cutting-edge research in areas such as bioscience, computer science, environmental science, design, entrepreneurship, social work, and more. By collaborating with industry partners, public organizations, and international research networks, Linnaeus University drives innovation, knowledge exchange, and societal impact.

🏠 Accommodation

You will need to book the accommodation after you have been accepted.

You can choose to live on campus or off campus in private accommodation.

How to book:
  • Make a booking online after you have been accepted (in this case please let us know your choice when you apply).
  • Register when you arrive - its not possible to reserve a room before arriving. You can arrive a few days before and book it
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💰 Fees

Application Fee:

639 RMB

Tuition fee:

115,600 SEK per year

231,200 SEK in total

❓✅❌ Entry Requirements

You are not eligible to apply to this program because:

The minimum age is 18.

English fluency is required.
You need to be either:
- A native English speaker
- Studied in English at high school or a degree
- Have passed IELTS level 6.5 or TOEFL 95 or above.

Minimum education level: Bachelor's.

The program is competitive, you need to have a high grades of Average A, 70%, or a high GPA.

All students from all countries are eligible to apply to this program.

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📬 Admissions Process

3 Steps to Apply to a University

Application step 1

Application step 2

Application step 3

Please choose the programs here , "You are advised to select 2-3 programs to increase your chances of getting accepted.

Required Documents:

  • Passport
  • Graduation certificate
  • Passport size photo
  • Official transcript
  • Personal statement
  • English certificate (You can take the English test online)
  • Guarantor letter
  • 2 Recommendation letters

Preparing documents:

You can start your application now and send the application documents during your application. Some documents you can send later if you don’t have them right away. Some more info about preparing application documents is here

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Application process:

Applying Online is simple in just a few steps. More information is available here.

The first steps are to choose the programs, pay the application fee and upload the application documents.

Once submitted to Global Admissions, we will review your application within 2-3 days and proceed to the university or ask you for further clarification

After it has been processed to the university you will receive your unique application ID from each university.

The university may contact you directly for further questions.

We will then follow up each week with the university for updates. As soon as there is any update we will let you know. If you have made other plans, decide to withdraw / change address at any time please let us know.

After you have been accepted you will receive your admissions letter electronically and asked to pay the non-refundable deposit to the university.

Once you have paid the deposit the university will issue you the admissions letter and visa form to your home country.

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