Course content

The Bachelor’s Thesis in Media Studies provides students with the opportunity to delve into the role of images in society. This includes studying how images, in a broad sense, influence and reflect social, cultural, aesthetic, and political conditions. The work will result in a written thesis demonstrating the student’s ability to conduct an independent research project. The course includes theme-based group supervision, where students receive support and feedback from both supervisors and peers throughout the process.

Learning outcome

Knowledge

Upon completing the course, the student can:

• demonstrate in-depth knowledge of a specific topic within media studies.
• apply relevant theories and methods to analyze media phenomena.
• develop an independent research project.
• critically evaluate and discuss research findings.

Skills

Upon completing the course, the student can:

• plan and carry out an independent project over time, both individually and as part of a group, in accordance with ethical standards and guidelines.
• communicate central subject matter such as theories, issues, and solutions in writing, orally, and through other relevant forms of expression.

Learning methods and activities

Lectures and an intensive writing week.

Group supervision: Regular meetings where students discuss progress and challenges with supervisors and peers.

Independent work: Students are expected to work independently on their research project.

Seminars: Participation in seminars where students present and discuss their work.

Compulsory assignments

• 80% seminar attendance
• 80% group guidance attendance
• Written assignments

Specific conditions

Required previous knowledge

The student must have completed 60 credits in Media Studies.

Course materials

The reading list consists of a minimum of 1200 pages. Parts of the literature are self-selected and tailored to the chosen research project.