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Social Media and Web Technologies – (M.Sc.)
Linnaeus University Växjö Campus
Masters Programmes in English
| Application Deadline: | January 15 | ||
| Annual Tuition Fee: | Free - ≈ € 14,000 (non-EEA) | ||
| Location: | Växjö / Sweden / View location on map ▾ Hide location on map ▴ | ||
| Duration: | 24 months | Start Date: | August |
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| Credits (ECTS): | 120 | ||
| Languages: | English | ||
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The programme focuses on the design and development of social media tools and services using the web and mobile technologies.
This master programme provides a balanced combination of theoretical perspectives and applied knowledge. In particular, it offers in-depth understanding of online communities and the technical environments in which they interact. You will develop the skills required for creating innovative solutions and tools that use web and mobile technologies for supporting these communities.
The programme consists of a number of general courses within the field of media technology, combined with specialized ones that explore the latest topics and state of the art knowledge within social media and web technologies. These courses cover areas such as web technologies, design and interaction, social media and IT business.
The expertise and skills you acquire will enable you to identify, manage and solve technical, organizational and design aspects related to the global digital media and Internet market. Furthermore, the programme provides a solid academic foundation for postgraduate studies by implementing established research methods and practices in all courses. During the last semester you will write a master thesis.
Your future
Upon completion of the programme, you will be able to work at positions such as web developer, interaction designer, IT strategist or new media editor at different companies or at large international corporations. You can also continue with research studies leading towards a doctoral degree.
Degree
Master of Science (two years) with specialization in Social Media and Web Technologies. Major subject: Media Technology.
Contents
Specialization in Social Media and Web Technologies (120 credits).
First Year
* Scientific Theories and Methods (A1N,*) (7,5 credits): The aim of this course is to provide students with knowledge about different scientific theories and research methods applicable in the main field of studies.
* Foundations of Computational Media (A1N,*) (7,5 credits): The aim of this course is to provide students with the mathematical and engineering foundations and approaches for understanding the underlying complexity of computational media.
* Tangible User Interfaces (A1N,*) (7,5 credits): The aim of this course is to provide students with in depth knowledge and understanding of new and emerging paradigms in the field of human computer interaction.
* Social Media Ecosystems (A1N,*) (7,5 credits): The aim of this course is to introduce and in depth discuss concepts and applications related to current developments and research efforts in the field of social media.
* Web and Mobile Technologies (A1N,*) (7,5 credits): The aim of this course is to provide students with the technological foundations, knowledge and skills related to different web and mobile development frameworks used for the development and deployment of web and mobile services.
* CrossMedia Design and Production (A1N,*) (7,5 credits): The aim of this course is to provide students with the theoretical foundations, practical knowledge and skills that are required for the design and production of rich digital content and experiences in crossmedia landscapes.
* Internet Architectures (A1F,*) (7,5 credits): The aim of this course is to offer students with in depth understanding of the fundamental ideas that underline the architectural patterns of the web and mobile Internet.
* Elective course I (7,5 credits): The aim of these courses is to provide complementary and supporting knowledge and expertise that enable students’ to reach their personal orientation within the master program. Students, in consultations with the Head of the Program, will choose these courses.
Second Year
* Network Society and Internet Cultures (A1F,*) (7,5 credits): The aim of this course is to provide students with the theoretical foundations for understanding and developing critical thinking skills with regard to new social patterns, interactions and cultures that emerge when people intensively use social media and the web as channels for communication.
* Adaptive and Semantic Web (A1F,*) (7,5 credits): The aim of this course is to offer students knowledge and in depth understanding of advance techniques and approaches related to the use of artificial intelligence and adaptive algorithms for the web, as well as semantic web technologies.
* Elective course II (7,5 credits): The aim of these courses is to provide complementary and supporting knowledge and expertise that enable students’ to reach their personal orientation within the master program. Students, in consultations with the Head of the Program, will choose these courses.
* Elective course III (7,5 credits): The aim of these courses is to provide complementary and supporting knowledge and expertise that enable students’ to reach their personal orientation within the master program. Students, in consultations with the Head of the Program, will choose these courses.
* Degree Project (A2E,*) (30 credits): The aim of the Master’s thesis is to demonstrate the student’s ability to identify and to solve an interesting problem that provide a scientific contribution to the field of social media and web technologies, thus applying all pieces of knowledge and experience they have gained during the program.
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Requirements
Basic eligibility for second-level studies as well as special eligibility:
Bachelor degree in Media Technology, Informatics, Computer Science or similar fields (at least 15 credits should be in programming related courses)
IELTS
* an overall mark of 6.5 and no section below 5.5
TOEFL
Paper-based
* For B: Score of 4.5 (scale 1-6) in written test and a total score of 575
Internet-based
* For B: Score of 20 (scale 0-30) in written test and a total score of 90
University of Cambridge ESOL Examinations
(Cambridge ESOL)
Cambridge English: First (First Certificate in English) grade A, B or C Course A Cambridge English: Advanced (Advanced certificate in English)
Course B Cambridge English: Proficiency (Certificate of Proficiency in English)
Course B
Additional Requirements
| Minimal degree required: | Bachelor's degree |
| Minimal amount of work experience | Not specified |
Language Proficiency
| IELTS Band: | 6.5 |
| TOEFL Paper-based: | 575 |
| TOEFL Internet-based: | 90 |
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