[Asis-l] Fwd.: New MA Programme in Digital Media & Society at Uppsala University

[M.J. Menou]

> New MA Programme in Digital Media & Society at Uppsala University
>
> Uppsala University has introduced a new master programme in Digital
> Media & Society as part of the Social Science Master. It is a
> 2-year-programme that will start at the end of August 2012 with its
> first year of students. The programme's teaching language is English.
>
> The application period for students starts now and lasts until January
> 16, 2012.
>
> The goal of this programme is that students acquire skills to critically
> study the role of digital media in society. Students study the economic,
> political, cultural, social and practical impacts of digital media. This
> programme focuses on teaching theoretical, empirical, ethical, critical
> and practical skills for studying digital media in the information society.
>
> European Union students do not pay fees for studying in Sweden.
>
> Uppsala University is among the 100 best universities in the world
> (Times Higher Education University Ranking 2011: #87). Every year 45,000
> undergraduate and graduate students enroll for classes. Uppsala
> University offers some 30 international master programmes and 300
> single-subject courses taught in English. It is the oldest university in
> the Nordic countries - founded in 1477.
>
> Programme
>
> The programme consists of one semester of advanced core courses (30
> credits) that focus on theoretical knowledge, empirical skills and
> ethical reasoning required for understanding and analyzing digital media
> & society. 30 credits (= 4 courses, one semester study time) is made up
> of basic social science skills courses that are taught together with the
> other specialties in the Social Science Master. Another 30 credits are
> elective courses that the students choose from various courses taught at
> Uppsala University. Also an internship at a company or a research
> internship at a university department are options for the elective
> courses. The master?s thesis (30 credits) is the final stage in the
> programme.
>
> The four core courses are:
> * Introduction to Information Society Studies (semester 1)
> * Internet, Social Media and Society (semester 1)
> * Cyberculture and Politics (semester 2)
> * Organizations and Communication in Global Society (semester 2)
>
> The four skills courses are:
> * Quantitative Methods
> * Qualitative Methods
> * Science Theory and Methodology
> * Social Science Methods and Research Design
>
> Further information for students:
> Flyer (PDF) http://fuchs.uti.at/wp-content/uploads/DM&S_flyer.pdf
> Programme site:
> http://www.uu.se/en/education/courses_and_programmes/selma/program/?pKod=SSV2M&lasar=12/13
> Facebook-Group
> http://www.facebook.com/pages/Master-in-Digital-Media-Society/156723914419506
>
> Application
> Application site:
> www.antagning.se/intl/search?period=HT_2012&freeText=UU-P2052
> All applicants need to verify English language profiency. This is
> normally attested by an internationally recognised test such as TOEFL or
> IELTS.
>
> Eligibility
> Bachelor?s degree equivalent to a Swedish degree of at least 180 ECTS
> credits (i.e. three years of full-time studies), including at least 90
> ECTS credits of studies in social sciences or a comparable field that
> qualifies for studies on the specilisation in Digital Media & Society.
>
> Selection and Application Letter
> Selection will be based on previous academic studies and degrees with
> emphasis on grades in relevant fields and degree project (if any), a
> summary in English (1?2 pages) of a previous degree project (if any),
> and a statement of intent (3?5 pages).
> Students should accompany their application with a statement of intent,
> in which they engage with each of the following questions:
> * Please describe the undergraduate (bachelor) studies that you completed.
> * What were your favourite topics, main interests, favourite courses in
> your undergraduate (bachelor) studies and why?
> * Why are you interested in studying in the master?s programme focusing
> on Digital Media & Society?
> * What do you expect to learn studying Digital Media & Society?
> * What qualifies you for studying in the field of Digital Media & Society?
> * What are your future plans and goals after you have finished your
> studies and how can a social science master?s degree focusing on Digital
> Media & Society support you in achieving your goals?
> * Why do you want to study in Sweden and at Uppsala University?s
> Department of Informatics and Media?
>
> Contact
> Department of Informatics and Media
> Uppsala University
> http://www.im.uu.se
> Director of Studies G?ran Svensson
> goran.svensson at im.uu.se
> Tel +46-18-4711514




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