Integrated Master’s in Society and Communication Sciences (MA SoCom)
Explore interdisciplinary specializations in organizational management, comparative media research, and digital networks at Universität Luzern.
Best for:Best for students passionate about interdisciplinary social sciences, media studies, and organizational behavior with an interest in critical analysis of modern societal structures and digital communication.
Overview
This integrated Master’s programme at Universität Luzern offers three specialized tracks: Organization and Management, Comparative Media Research, and Media and Networks. Students critically examine organizational models, analyze diverse media through a sociocultural lens, and investigate digital and interactive social phenomena like social media platforms. The programme encourages flexibility, allowing students to focus on one track or combine elements across all three. It is designed for those interested in interdisciplinary social sciences with a focus on contemporary societal and communication challenges.
What you'll do
- Study and critically analyze organizational models and management theories to understand how organizations function and can be steered.
- Conduct comparative research on diverse media forms, applying sociocultural and theoretical frameworks.
- Investigate social media platforms and digital networks, focusing on their role as both data sources and research subjects.
- Develop specialized knowledge in one or more of the three tracks: Organization and Management, Comparative Media Research, or Media and Networks.
- Engage in interdisciplinary research projects that combine elements of sociology, media studies, and organizational behavior.
- Participate in seminars, workshops, and collaborative discussions to deepen understanding of contemporary societal and communication issues.
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor’s degree in Social Sciences, Humanities, Communication Studies, or a related field (180 ECTS credits).
Degree offered: Master of Arts in Society and Communication Sciences (MA SoCom)
Language: German (for instruction and participation in the programme); English proficiency may be required for certain courses or research components.
Instruction: German
- Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
- Ability to conduct interdisciplinary research
- Proficiency in academic writing and research methodologies
- Basic familiarity with sociocultural and media theories
- No specific nationality restrictions; open to international applicants.
- Applicants must meet the university’s general admission requirements for Master’s programmes.
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How to apply
Deadline: 2024-04-30 (Autumn Semester) / 2024-11-30 (Spring Semester) (Europe/Zurich)
Applicants must submit their application through the official university portal. Required documents include a completed application form, a certified copy of the Bachelor’s degree certificate, transcripts of records, a curriculum vitae, a letter of motivation, and proof of German language proficiency. Additional documents may be required depending on the chosen specialization.
- Completed application form
- Certified copy of Bachelor’s degree certificate
- Transcripts of records
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Letter of motivation
- Proof of German language proficiency
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