Society, Communication and Media

Two-year English-language M.A. programme Society, Communication and Media (SCM) is designed for international students interested in gaining in-depth knowledge of the state of the present-day field of sociology including its theory and research methods. The curriculum offers foreign as well as Czech students up-to-date and relevant expertise in a prospective and rapidly evolving field of mass media and sociology. It is taught by members of the Institute of Sociological Studies (ISS FSV UK) and The Institute of Communication Studies and Journalism (ICSJ FSV UK).

The programme focuses on the study of society and its representation in the sphere of the media. It develops the methodological and analytical skills of students in a wide range of modern applications in sociology and media studies. The curriculum is oriented on sociological and media theory and at the same time on knowledge and skills in the field of empirical research methodology. Besides introducing general theoretical questions of the field and methodology of sociological research, the study will provide a deeper insight into the basic analytical methods of quantitative and qualitative research.

Programme Duration: 2 years

Language of Instruction: English

Academic Supervisor: doc. PhDr. Dino Numerato, Ph.D., dino.numerato@fsv.cuni.cz

Student Coordinator: Mgr. Terezie Hanzlíková, terezie.hanzlikova@fsv.cuni.cz

Admission Administration: admissions@fsv.cuni.cz

Tuition Fee: 6 000 EUR per year.

Reduction or Waiving the Fee: The Faculty of Social Sciences offers a set of scholarships and fee reductions. Conditions and terms can be found here.

Documents for Application: see the instruction via online application above

Study Prerequisites: The programme is open to students who have completed a Bachelor's degree (or equivalent) in a related programme study.

The programme prepares you for a wide range of professions in an agency or an applied research environment whether it is in the non-profit, profit or public sector. You can take on different positions ranging from a mass media analyst for a public relations representative. In the European context, you will find it easy to apply for positions within the EU institutions as well as positions in multinational or international organizations.