The Department of Media and Communication's (IMK) main purpose is to conduct research, education and dissemination on the modern media, their importance for society and for people. The Department is ranked as one of the top 50 media and communication departments in the world (QS Ratings). IMK is a multidisciplinary department, based on the academic traditions of the humanities and social sciences. IMK has approximately 60 employees, including 10-12 doctoral candidates. Some 1,100 students are sitting for exams here every year. The department offers one-year study program on the Bachelor's level and a Bachelor's degree in Media Studies and Master's degrees in Media Studies, Nordic Media and Journalism.