Feminist film and media studies
About
This Master’s level course provides you, as a student, with an in-depth understanding of feminist film and media studies. You will read and discuss both foundational texts and current research in the field, as well as engage with and analyze a wide range of audiovisual material—from film classics to contemporary TV series and digital media. By critically examining the development of the field since the 1970s and reflecting on central concepts, methods, and both historical and current debates, you will gain a deeper understanding of how feminist, decolonial, and queer perspectives can be applied within film and media studies. Throughout the course, you will delve into methodological issues related to archival research, historiography, and various interpretive practices, equipping you with critical and reflective tools for your own research. This course is particularly suitable for students preparing for doctoral studies or for those seeking to expand their theoretical and methodological competence in the analysis of moving images and visual representations.
Prerequisites and selection
Entry requirements
Admission to the course requires the completion of courses totaling at least 180 higher education credits, equivalent to the requirements for a bachelor's degree in the humanities or social sciences, or an equivalent qualification. Additionally, English 6/English B from Swedish upper secondary school or the equivalent level on an internationally recognized test, such as TOEFL or IELTS, is required.
Selection
Selection is based upon the number of credits from previous university studies, maximum 165 credits.
Facilities
The Faculty of Humanites premises are in the building Humanisten at Renströmsgatan 6. The facilities of the Department of Cultural Sciences are situated on the second floor of the building. Both Humanisten and the adjacent Humanities Library offer spacious study spaces and several group rooms.
