The new international program starting in the Fall of 2012 builds on our already unique bachelor’s education in photojournalism at Mid Sweden University, the first and only university in Sweden to offer studies in the subject of photojournalism. The two-year master program will be unique in Europe, in terms of its length and depth and in its focus on the creative process.

APPLICATION DEADLINES:

For citizens and permanent residents of Sweden and also applicants that are citizens from the 30 countries that are members the European Union (EU), the EEA (European Economic Area; Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway) and Switzerland the application deadline is now open between March 15 to April 16, 2012. Click here.

For applicants that are NOT citizens or residents of the countries above the application deadline is:  January 16, 2012. Click here.

The master program, which will be taught in English, is for those who are interested in developing skills in visual storytelling and who have a university degree in photojournalism or a related field followed by at least two years professional experience in a relevant area. The Master degree will prepare students for a career in photojournalism, picture editing, leadership positions in the media industry as well as teaching.

The program is full-time and combines practical coursework—in photojournalism, visual documentary and reportage—with courses in the history of photography, visual theory and ethics. The Master Seminar, which runs throughout the entire program parallel to other courses, is a forum for students to share and discuss their own work and the work of others. The Master Thesis, to be completed during the final semester, is a creative visual project.

For more  information about the program, prerequisites and application procedures go here.

For additional information, please contact:

Professor John Kimmich-Javier (john.kimmich@miun.se) 070-207 8021

Maria Nilsson, Ph. D. and Lecturer (maria.nilsson@miun.se) 070-320 2103

Sara Ödmark, Lecturer (sara.odmark@miun.se) 060-14 87 89

Jimmy Croona who graduated last spring, won bronze in the category Documentary, with his graduation photo project of homeless children in Riga. You’ll see his pictures here.

This year the Judges viewed 14,216 stills entered by 721 student photographers from 132 colleges and universities in 21 countries.