Master in Journalism and Communication

The candidate's learning outcomes
A candidate who has completed the education has the following learning outcomes defined in terms of knowledge, skills and general competence:

Knowledge:

The candidate

• has advanced knowledge of the fields of dissemination and social analysis, and specialized insight into journalism and communication work, as well as the various societal roles and missions these professions represent
• has in-depth knowledge of media and society
• can analyze professional issues based on the history, traditions, characteristics, framework conditions, and placement of journalism and the communication field in society
• has in-depth knowledge of what promotes or hinders innovation in various enterprises
• has insight into laws, regulations, and other factors that are significant for journalists and communication professionals with their own businesses
• has knowledge of international research and methods within journalism and communication work

Skills:

The candidate

• has advanced communication skills, with an understanding of context, platform, genre, and audience, enabling conscious and appropriate communication using language, photography, sound, and video
• can collect and manage large amounts of data, and communicate complex relationships in an accessible and truthful manner
• has advanced analytical skills and source-critical competence
• can work independently on practical and theoretical problem-solving and analytical tasks
• can plan and carry out a larger, independent, profession-specific project, systematically reflecting on the choices made and the quality of the final product
• can conduct and evaluate an independent, limited research or development project under supervision and in accordance with prevailing research ethics standards
• understands and can handle ethical challenges in professional practice, dissemination, and research
• can use various dissemination, measurement, and analysis tools

General competence:

The candidate

• can plan, execute, and evaluate tasks and projects in accordance with ethical requirements and guidelines, independently and as a participant in editorial teams, even under time pressure
• is explorative and adaptable in their professional practice, contributing to innovation and creative processes
• can communicate extensive independent work and master forms of expression within journalism and communication work
• can apply their knowledge and skills to new areas
• can communicate on subject-specific topics with both specialists and the general public and is qualified to participate in professional critical discussions on the development of good practices
• masters the study-technical tools required for online learning
• can apply knowledge about relevant local, national, and international issues, and the connections between them, within journalism and communication work