- Hodkinson, P. (2017) Media, culture and society: An introduction. London: Sage.
- Oullette, L. (2013) The Media Studies Reader. New York, London: Sage.
Additional readings will be made available through the Malmö University learning platform.
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Course offered as a part of a programme
Course, master’s level
15 credits
Distance | daytime | 100%
1 September 2025 - 9 November 2025
Code for the course: KK640B
About the course
The purpose of this course is to introduce students to the field of Media and Communication Studies. At the heart of this field is a concern with the relationship between media and the broader social, cultural, and political worlds in which they operate. The course introduces students to both classic theories central to the field, and contemporary perspectives that challenge and build on this body of work. The course aims to introduce students to both the historical trajectory of the field and to key themes in contemporary empirical and theoretical debates that animate the field today; and to offer an entry into critical, independent engagement with research in the field.
This course is offered as part of programme:
Course content
The course is structured around four key themes in the field of Media and Communication Studies:
- Media and Society,
- Media Production,
- Media Representations, and
- Media Audiences.
The course provides students with advanced knowledge of the field’s key issues and contemporary empirical and theoretical debates, as well as an understanding of foundational theories and the historical contexts from which they emerged.
Entry requirements
Degree of Bachelor (180 credits) or equivalent in subjects relevant for media and communication studies. Examples of relevant subjects include, but are not limited to: media and communication, cultural studies, film studies, literature, graphic design, visual communication, stage production, media production or fine arts.
General eligibility + the equivalent of English 6 in Swedish higher secondary school.
Course literature
Course evaluation
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