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Global Communications and Clean Air, Water and Energy

University
LUT University
City, country
Lappeenranta, Finland
Duration
2 years
Fields of study
Environmental Sciences, Communication Sciences, International Relations
Price
Free
Study language
English (ENG)
Degree
Master
Study start
2025-08-25
Deadline
2027-01-15
About the program
Entry qualification
Career opportunities

Communication plays a key role in the sustainable renewal of businesses and societies globally. AI, geopolitics and strategic narratives are at the heart of the contemporary global communications landscape and impact the new communicative solutions for challenges related to clean air, water and energy.

The scarcity of these life-giving resources creates conflicts and crises. By engaging in continuous dialogue and drawing on cutting-edge research, organisations, communities and societies can build common understanding and orient their activities towards more sustainable ways of operating.

Communication is the key to creating new social innovations, driving sustainability transitions, and enhancing social inclusion. Hence, effective and responsible communication is essential in successful change and cooperation between different actors in societies globally.

Advancements in AI and digital media are rapidly shaping the dynamics of social interaction, power and influence. The global communication environment is increasingly complex, highlighting the importance of competent communicators who understand the logics of global hybrid media landscapes.

Entry qualification
  • ECTS transcript – If you are still completing your Bachelor’s degree, upload an ECTS transcript showing the subjects you have studied, your grades, and the number of credits awarded. Your Bachelor’s diploma must be uploaded later, as soon as you receive it.
  • Bachelor’s diploma – If you have already graduated, upload your Bachelor’s diploma. A separate ECTS transcript is not required.

Note: Your Bachelor’s degree must be in the same or a related field as the Master’s programme you are applying for. The university will check whether you have completed enough relevant subjects and ECTS credits.

 

Important! View the full requirements on the university’s official website. Requirements may vary depending where you completed your bachelor education.

 

English language requirements

Applicants have to prove their English language skills either by an internationally recognized language test or upon previous studies. Usually English language skills can be proved by the following documents: 

  • TOEFL iBT*
  • IELTS Academic
  • A Cambridge English qualification
  • Higher education degree completed in English
  • Secondary education completed in English in a country or school qualification accepted by the university
  • An English subject and grade on your secondary school leaving certificate that meet the university’s requirements
  • Other

Important: Accepted methods and minimum results depend on study programme and the country where you completed your education. Check the official requirements for your chosen study programme.

 

*Use the Kastu promo code LTU1000102 when registering for TOEFL iBT and receive a 5% discount.

 

Important requirements

Eligible previous degrees

University, all countries

  • Bachelor of Communication Sciences

  • Bachelor’s degree in a field other than Communication Sciences

University of Applied Sciences (UAS), EU/EEA countries and Switzerland

  • Bachelor of Communication Sciences

Eligibility requirements

Minimum requirement
To be eligible to apply, you must have completed the following studies by the application deadline:

  • 24 ECTS credits of studies supportive of Global Communications and Clean Air, Water and Energy

Studies supportive of Global Communications and Clean Air, Water and Energy may include:

  • Communication Sciences, for example:
    Communication, International / Intercultural / Organisational / Political / Community / Environmental Communication, Journalism, Information Studies, Media Studies

  • Social Sciences, for example:
    Human–Technology Interaction, International Relations, Political Science, Peace and Conflict Studies, Sociology, Social Psychology, Environmental Sciences, Research Methods

  • Human Sciences, for example:
    Anthropology, Language and Literature of a particular country, Cultural Studies, General Literary Studies, General Linguistics

  • Economics and Business Administration, for example:
    Management Studies, Organisational & Corporate Communication, Marketing, Corporate Social Responsibility, Entrepreneurship

Graduates of the Master’s Programme in Global Communications for Clean Air, Water and Energy can pursue careers as heads of global communications, communication experts in the green transition, media analysts, or communications consultants, just to name a few examples.

The master’s programme provides a versatile set of skills that can be applied to a wide range of communications and media related professions in business, administration, governance and research.

In addition, you will obtain a firm basis for continuing your studies in doctoral programmes.