As a Screen Cultures Master?s student, you will develop as a scholar and critic of our societies screen lives, exploring the psychological, cultural, social, political, technological and economic consequences of living with, in, and through screens.
The programme’s strong connection to current challenges makes it highly relevant for future careers across the cultural, creative and information industries. Screen Cultures addresses the rapid changes in the media landscape and will equip you with theoretical, methodological and practical skills – preparing you not only to fit into a workplace, but to define your workplace. Examples of work areas are media institutions - television, online and print, film production - distribution and organisation, Information management, performing arts, public relations, advertising and marketing and academic research.
Former students at work
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Brand Manager
For Hanna, travel, creativity, freedom and a social work day are important factors for enjoying her job. That’s why working for Blender Agency is perfect for her!
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Media Analyst
"Be forward!" says Ragnhild-Marie to job-seeking students. A text message and initiative contributed to her getting the job at Retriever.
Start developing your career
You can choose to have an internship course as part of your degree, either in Norway or abroad, or write your master's thesis in cooperation with an external partner. Through this you can get valuable contacts and network that can be useful when you apply for a job after graduation. You can also prepare for working life along the way by participating in career fairs, job search and interview workshops.
- Internship placement: Screen Cultures Internship-Course
- Start preparing for working life through Jobbklar in Canvas
- Join EKKO-IMK (The Media Science Union)
- Join X-IMK (Alumni network at IMK)
Enhance your degree with an interdisciplinary certificate
Gain unique interdisciplinary competencies for your degree, together with students from across UiO. The certificate provides students with knowledge and skills sought after in the job market.
The honours certificates consists of 20 ECTS, which may be taken as a supplement to your program. It is available for all students enrolled in a master's or professional degree program.
Further studies
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