Media Studies

Students with books on media studies. Photo
Photo: Kim Ramberghaug

Media Studies

Media Studies - One-Year Programme

The language of instruction in this programme is Norwegian. Read more about the programme on the Norwegian website.

Media studies is the study of the role of media in culture and society.

Through the one-year programme, you will develop a critical understanding of media and communication, whether it is about art, advertising, entertainment or information through film, television, printed media or the internet. The programme consists of courses from different subject areas, and provides an interdisciplinary approach to cultural, social and political perspectives in media studies.

Admission and contact

The language of instruction in this programme is Norwegian

You have to meet the Norwegian language requirements, or have a Scandinavian language as your mother tongue, if you want to apply to any of NTNU’s degree programmes taught in Norwegian.

You must also meet the basic requirement for admission, and demonstrate that you meet the English language requirements.

The application deadline for the programme is April 15th. Students apply through Samordna Opptak.


The Faculty of Humanities offer a wide range of courses taught in English in various fields of study, both at bachelor's and master's level.

Contact information, Department of Art and Media Studies

Visiting address:

NTNU Dragvoll,  Building 8, level 3 and 4
Trondheim N-7491 Norway

Postal address:

NTNU 
Department of Art and Media Studies
Trondheim N-7491 Norway