Entry requirements and Selection Criteria

Entry requirements

In addition to the general entry requirements, you must meet the specific entry requirements to the program.

Admission to the Master’s Programme in Strategic Communication requires a Bachelor’s degree (180 ECTS) in Social Sciences, Humanities, or Economics and Management including 90 credits in Strategic Communication, Media and Communication Studies, Journalism, Organization Studies, Marketing or the equivalent.

We regularly accept students with majors in equivalent subjects such as Political Sciences, Human Resources, Sociology, Digital Culture, Service Management, Fashion Science, Rhetoric etc.

English language requirements

A good command of English language both spoken and written, equivalent to English 6/B (advanced) proficiency in the Swedish secondary system, is required. This is the equivalent of an overall IELTS score of 6.5 or a TOEFL score of 90. There are several ways to prove your English language proficiency - check which proof is accepted at the University Admissions in Sweden website. All students must prove they meet English language requirements by the deadline, in order to be considered for admission.
For proof of English profiency, please read more the University Admissions in Sweden website.

Selection criteria

The applicant's estimated capacity to complete the programme is the major overall criterion for selection. Students who fulfil the specific eligibility requirements are selected according to previous study results (grades on courses and degree project in the BA degree), proficiency in English and a Letter of intent. You will find more informaiton about the Letter of Intent under Application.
Instructions for Letter of intent