Knowledge
The candidate
- has advanced knowledge about the media systems in the Nordic countries, through a comparative and international perspective, using theories and methods from both social sciences and humanities
- has specialized insight in a limited field through a scientific investigation of a empirical or theoretical kind on, e.g., on media institutions in the Nordic countries, media and cultural politics, economics and regulations, media and democracy, freedom of speech and information, or media and cultural products
- can compare international media traditions and new developments from humanistic and social scientific perspectives.
- can demonstrate understanding of the ownership structures, markets, institutions and regulations that structure Nordic media and communication systems on an advanced level.
- can critically evaluate and analyze new developments in international media systems.
Skills
The candidate
- can analyze key methodological, theoretical and ethical issues in different cross-disciplinary approaches to media research
- can identify, use and evaluate relevant media research methods in an independent manner
- can locate, analyze and engage with relevant and up to date media research literature and use it to structure and formulate scholarly arguments
- can independently design and manage a research project within the field of media and communication, in accordance with applicable norms for research ethics.
General competence
The candidate
- can apply his/her knowledge in new areas to carry out advanced media- and media research projects
- can communicate media research questions, analyses, and results convincingly, both within the academic community, and to a larger audience.
- can communicate extensive independent work and use language and terminology from media research on a master level
- can demonstrate critical approaches to ethical, social, and political issues central to media and mediatized societies.
- can contribute to innovation within the field of media and communication