Study programmes

Society, Communication and Media

Study program:
Society, Communication and Media
SP code:
N0314A250008
Study form:
full-time
Study type:
Master's (post-Bachelor)
Standard duration of study in years:
2
Language of instruction:
English
Title:
Mgr.
Title:
No
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SP name in Czech:
Společnost, komunikace a média
SP name in Latin:
Societas, communicatio, instrumenta communicationis socialis
SP profile:
academically oriented

SP characteristics

Master in Society, Communication and Media (SCM) is a two-year graduate programme, which provides students with the knowledge and analytical skills in the fields of media studies and sociology. The programme helps students to understand and analyse the role of mass media and social media in contemporary societies. Graduates will become familiar with the knowledge of classic and up-to-date theories of mass society, mass media and social media, which are essential for future experts in the field. Moreover, graduates will gain an in-depth knowledge of the methodologies and applications in the study of media and society. In addition to providing students with a robust background in theoretical knowledge and methodology, the programme emphasises the development of students’ critical thinking and practical skills in the field of empirical social research. Thanks to the broad scope of competencies acquired and deepened during their studies, graduates become highly valued experts in many professions in the fields of the media industry, public relations, applied social research, public administration, local and global governance, NGOs, think-tanks, political parties, and academia.

More information about the programme is available at: https://iss.fsv.cuni.cz/en/admissions/master-studies/society-communication-and-media. Questions can be emailed to: admissions@fsv.cuni.cz or dino.numerato@fsv.cuni.cz.

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Graduate profile for the public:
The graduate has knowledge of current media and sociological theories as well as qualitative and quantitative methods applicable for empirical research in sociology and media studies. They are also able to prepare, lead and implement sociological or media research. The program has prepared the graduate for a wide range of professions in an agency or an applied research environment whether it be in the non-profit, for profit or public sector. The graduate can take on different positions ranging from a mass media analyst or a public relations representative. The graduate is also prepared to further pursue studies in sociology or media studies in the Czech Republic or abroad.

Related accreditations

No related accreditations have been found

Teaching provided by

Faculty:
  • Faculty of Social Sciences (FSV)
Cooperating institutions:
No
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Foreign university joint diploma type:
No
External department:
No

Classification

Area of education:
  • Sociology
  • Media and Communication Studies

SP structure

Specialisation:
No
Double-curriculum study:
No
Data for persons with disabilities
Contact person for persons with disability:
Mgr. Michael Podsedník
Further information about the study of persons with disability:

Personal provision

Garant SP:
  • prof. Dino Numerato, Ph.D.

Instruction

Admission procedure requirements:
Study programme (branch) is open for applicants for the academic year 2026/2027:
Admission procedure requirements in the acaademic year 2025/2026:

Can be studied in combination

No combinations have been found