Master’s Degree in Media Education

Media Education can be studied at the Faculty of Education as a major subject, leading into a Master’s degree in Education. The scope of the Master’s Degree is 120 credits. The Master’s degree can be taken on the basis of previously completed studies by studying full-time for approximately two years. As a rule, studies included in a previous degree cannot be included in the Master’s degree.

With the aid of an instructor, all those selected for the training draw up a personal study plan that covers for example possible complementary (bridging) studies. When necessary and as agreed, those with a university degree take general studies in education as well as basic and subject studies in the Media Education as complementary studies

The complete curriculum with registration details can be found from the University of Lapland student information system WebOodi. Check the course schedules from the link on the right.

MA in Media Education Structure (120 ECTS)

Minor/Bridging Studies (25 ECTS)

A) Minor subject 25 ECTS

Students with previous media education studies do not need to study the Bridging Studies module, and they can choose a minor subject for 25 ECTS from any subject where minor studies are offered at the University of Lapland.

B) Bridging studies

B1) MEDU1101 New Media Literacies (5 ECTS)
B2) MEDU2201 Historical and Philosophical Foundations for Media Education (5 ECTS)
B3) MEDU1102 ICT in Teaching and Learning (5 ECTS)
B4) MEDU1103 Media Cultures, Identity and Social Relationships (5 ECTS)
B5) MEDU2202 Literature (5 ECTS)

Elective courses (10 ECTS)

These are elective courses and final selection of courses will be agreed when the personal study plan is being designed and approved.

Practical Training (10 ECTS)

Practical training is an integral part of studies in the Master’s Programme for Media Education at the University of Lapland, Finland. This three-month period includes working in a placement of student’s choice and reflective online tutoring. Previous work experience can be considered sufficient, evaluated on individual basis.

Media Education (20 ECTS)

MEDU3101 Research of Media Education (5 ECTS)
MEDU3102 Control and Influence of Media (5 ECTS)
MEDU3103 Multimedia and Virtual Worlds in Flexible Education (5 ECTS)
MEDU3104 Media Education Literature (5 ECTS)

Methodology (15 ECTS)

YMEN1367 Qualitative Research Methods (5 ECTS)
YMEN1368 Quantitative Research Methods (5 ECTS)
KENG0005 Academic Writing (5 ECTS)

Master Thesis (40 ECTS)

Research Seminar (10 ECTS)
Thesis (30 ECTS)