New student at Masters programme
Welcome to the Department of Communication!
SASKO - Master Programme in Strategic Communication
Program specific information for new students
This page outlines some information that is meant for new master's students at the department. We look forward to meeting all new master’s students in August!
Getting started at the University
Arrival Day and Orientation Weeks are a great way to get started at the university, both for practical and social reasons! Arrival Day for new program students is Tuesday, August 18. The University has arranged for shuttle services from Lund's main campus to Helsingborg. Be sure to read more about that on the Arrival Day webpage.
Please note that the programme below is preliminary and subject to change.
Events for students at Campus Helsingborg
Thursday, August 20 | 10:00-12.00 | U202
General information meeting for new students. Pick up your welcome bag from the International Desk. Pre-registration. Coffee & mingle
Thursday, August 20 | 12.30-14.00 | “Vaktmästeriet” (C146)
Get your LU card
Monday, August 24 | 10:30-11:30 | U202
Lecture: Academic culture & study skills
Monday, August 24 | 13:00-14:00 | U202
Lecture: How to cope with cultural challenges?
Monday, August 24 | 15:00-16:00 | U202
Lecture: Combatting discrimination - the importance of by-standers
Monday, August 24 | 17.30 | Outside the front entrance of Campus Helsingborg (Universitetsplatsen 2). Bus departs for the Welcome Concert held in Lund Cathedral
19:00-20:00: Concert in the Cathedral
20:00-21:00: Mingle
21:15: Bus returns students to Helsingborg from the front of Lund C
Thursday, August 27 | 13:00-15:00 | C126
Pre-registration event and informal meeting for master's students enrolled on the MSc in Strategic Communication.
Thursday, August 27 | 15:00-16:30 | Outside the front entrance of Campus Helsingborg (Universitetsplatsen 2). Guided walking tour in Helsingborg
Friday, August 28 | 10:00-12:00 |
Welcome to Helsingborg, City Hall (limited spots available. Free tickets will be available at the campus reception, first come, first served)
Official start date of the Autumn semester and programme introduction
Monday, August 31 | 11:00-13:00 | E413
Registration & mandatory introduction to the programme
Tuesday, September 1 | 13:00-15:00 | E230
Mandatory Introduction to the course
Tuesday, September 1 | 15:00-17:00 | E230
Basic assumptions of strategic communication
Open hours “Vaktmästeriet” (C146) - where you get your LU-card - weeks 35, 36 & 37 (August 24-September 13)
Mon-Thur: 10:30-11:30 & 13:00-14:30
Week 38 (September 14-20)
Mon-Thur: 10:00-11:00
If you decide not to study the course or attend the programme please notify us at master-stratcom [at] iko [dot] lu [dot] se
First Course: SKOP12 - Strategic Communication in Intercultural Contexts
In the course Strategic communication in an intercultural context, students are introduced to the multidisciplinary research field and practice of Strategic Communication. Students acquire an understanding of a strategic approach to communication management, as well as different theoretical perspectives, models and concepts within the field. Students are also introduced to intercultural communication, with a specific focus on its application in an international university setting. Students furthermore learn about oral presentation techniques as well as group work, which are very important skills for their studies as well as in communication practice. Industry professionals and alumni contribute as visiting lecturers on the course, providing an insight into future career paths and current issues.
Best wishes,
marlene [dot] wiggill [at] iko [dot] lu [dot] se (Marléne Wiggill), Course Director