Overview
Research
Research in this Media and Communication Studies programme at Stockholm University has a strong emphasis on both social sciences and the humanities, with many of our scholars doing work related to what might be called the political power of media and communication.
This broad label includes, political and popular communication, media and racism, right-wing populism and nationalism/nativism, environmental communication and critical geopolitics, media and gender, communication and activism, mobilization and organization.
Programme Structure
Past research projects include:
- Emotional transmission on Facebook
- Eyewitness video and human rights practice
- Immigration and the normalization of racism
- The hybridization of political communication: politicized news formats and the boundaries of journal
- Information inequality in a global perspective
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 48 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- Prospective doctoral students apply for vacancies.
Language
Credits
Delivered
Disciplines
Communication Studies Media Studies & Mass Media View 6 other PhDs in Media Studies & Mass Media in SwedenAcademic requirements
We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.
English requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- General entry requirements include a completed master’s degree from a Swedish university or at least 240 higher education credits including at least 60 at the master’s level, or the corresponding international equivalents.
Tuition Fee
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International
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 SEK per year during 48 months. -
EU/EEA
FreeTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 0 SEK per year during 48 months.
- Doctoral students are not charged tuition fees.
Living costs for Stockholm
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Scholarships Information
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