Journalistikstudier

Journalistikstudier (journalism studies) is an academic field that investigates journalism as a social practice and a central element of media systems. It covers how news is produced, distributed, and consumed, and how journalism shapes public life, politics, and culture. The field integrates practical training in reporting and newsroom production with theoretical perspectives drawn from media studies, communication, sociology, and political science. Research-oriented programs may emphasize media effects, audience analysis, and media institutions; more vocational tracks combine coursework with internships and hands-on newsroom experience. Courses commonly include reporting and writing, editing, newsroom management, media law and ethics, digital and data journalism, and media theory; students also learn research methods, such as content analysis, surveys, and ethnography.

Programs are offered at bachelor and master levels, with some universities offering PhD tracks. Degrees are typically named journalism studies, journalism, media and communication, or similar, varying by country. Graduates pursue careers as journalists, editors, and producers in print, broadcast, and online outlets, as well as roles in public relations, corporate communications, media analysis, policy research, and academia. The field also engages with current trends such as digital media, data journalism, misinformation, and the changing organization of newsrooms, emphasizing ethical practice and responsible reporting.