Course - Images in Society: Bachelor’s Thesis in Media Studies - MV2200
Images in Society: Bachelor’s Thesis in Media Studies
New from the academic year 2025/2026
Assessments and mandatory activities may be changed until September 20th.
About
About the course
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
Further on evaluation
The final assessment is based on a written thesis of 6000-7000 words, formatted according to standard academic requirements, and an oral examination of approximately 30 minutes. During the oral examination, the students will have the opportunity to defend their thesis and provide a self-assessment of their work. The exam is graded with a combined letter grade.
If the student fails, the entire course must be retaken. In that case, the student must submit a new assignment with a new topic. MV2200 is only taught in the spring semester.
Specific conditions
Admission to a programme of study is required:
Media Studies (BMV)
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.
Subject areas
- Media Studies