On completion of the course the student will be able to:

- describe and discuss the applied research field from theoretical and empirical perspectives
- demonstrate the ability to use data bases for academic information search

- demonstrate the ability to independently carry out an emprirical study
- demonstrate the ability to apply theories in a scientific work

- demonstrate the ability to critically analyse and evaluate scientific work
- demonstrate the ability of academic argumentation
- demonstrate the ability to express well-founded criticism in scientific texts

• Produce a pro memoria for thesis
• Empirical data collection and analysis
• The design and production of scientific documents
• Critical analysis of scientific texts
• Academic argumentation

Tuition is in the form of seminars about students’ thesis manuscripts and supervision individually and/or in groups.

The course uses a digital learning platform.

Students who have been admitted to and registered on a course have the right to receive tuition/supervision for the duration of the time period specified for the particular course to which they were accepted. After that, the right to receive tuition/supervision expires.

The teaching is conducted in English.

General entry requirements and a Bachelor’s degree (i.e. the equivalent of 180 ECTS credits at an accredited university) with at least 60 credits in media and/or communication studies, journalism, or equivalent. English proficiency is required. Also are completed courses required in:
- A1N courses equivalent to 15 credits in Media and Communication Sciences, for example Global Media Cultures, 15 credits, or Sustainable Communication, 15 credits or the equivalent.
- A1F course Research Methods in International/Intercultural Communication, 15 credits or the equivalent.
Exemption is granted from the requirement in Swedish.

The course is graded A, B, C, D, E, FX or F.

The grades A, B, C, D and E are all passing grades. For courses with more than one examination, students are given a final grade based on an overall assessment of all examinations included in the course. The final grade of the course is issued only when all course units have been passed.

The examination must allow for students to be assessed on an individual basis. Students may not make a second attempt at any examination (or element of examination) already passed in order to receive a higher grade. Further information concerning assessment and grading criteria is provided in a study guide at course start.

If a student has failed the same examination three times, the student is entitled to request that the next examination is assessed and graded by a new examiner if possible. Such a request should be addressed to the Managing Director and be in writing.

If the contents and/or literature of the course is changed, examination according to the present course syllabus shall be offered during one year after the change. Students are guaranteed a minimum of three examination occasions, including the regular occasion. After that, examination according to the present course syllabus is granted on a case-by-case basis.

Should the course be terminated, examination shall be offered for two years after the final course occasion. Thereafter, examination is granted on a case-by-case basis.

Name of the Test	Value	Grading
Master thesis	15 credits	A/B/C/D/E/FX/F

The course is evaluated according to the regulations and guidelines for the first, second and third cycle education at Jönköping University.

Chosen in consultation with the supervisor.

Search and Write (2014). Citing Sources – How to Create Literature References, APA (Harvard). University Library: Jönköping University. http:hj.se/bibl/en/search--write/citing-sources---how-to-create-literature-references/apa-harvard.html

Information material about Anti-Plagiarism at universities. The Interactive Anti-Plagiarism Guide – Jönköping University.// http:pingpong.hj.se/public/courseId/10565/publicPage.do