Master in Media Practices
A two-year practical-theoretical master's degree integrating non-fiction media production, journalism, communication, and animation.
Best for:Best for media professionals, journalists, animators, and communicators seeking an advanced practical-theoretical master's qualification.
Overview
Volda University College offers a unique two-year post-graduate Master in Media Practices that unites students from various media professions into a shared learning environment. The curriculum provides advanced knowledge of narrative forms and specialized insight into non-fiction media production across fields such as journalism, communication, animation, production, and design. Students benefit from an industry-connected faculty and can choose between practical media production, animation production, or a traditional written thesis. The program also incorporates an 8-10 week professional placement in a leading media company or institution.
What you'll do
- Participate in a shared multidisciplinary learning environment combining theoretical and practical media studies
- Choose and execute a master's level production path, such as practical non-fiction media production or animation production combined with a written assignment, or an ordinary written thesis
- Complete an 8-10 week professional practice placement in a cutting-edge media company or institution
- Engage with specialized coursework covering narrative forms and professional media industry practices
Requirements
Degree required: Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a relevant field
Degree offered: Master
Language: English or Norwegian proficiency as required by the institution's standard admission criteria
Instruction: Norwegian / English
- Background or professional interest in journalism, communication, animation, production, or design
- Capacity for independent academic writing and media production
- Ability to collaborate across diverse media disciplines
- Open to international applicants, EU/EEA, Swiss citizens, and residents of Norway subject to varying deadlines
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How to apply
Deadline: 2027-04-15
Applicants must submit their applications through the official institutional portal before the designated deadlines. Citizens from outside the EU/EEA and Switzerland must apply by January 15, 2027, while EU/EEA, Swiss citizens, and applicants residing in Norway must apply by April 15, 2027. Ensure all required documentation is provided according to the institutional admissions guidelines.
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