Unit

Communication Sciences

Tampere University

Faculty of Information Technology and Communication Sciences

The Communication Sciences Unit conducts research that delves into our increasingly digital media landscape and the role of communication technologies in reshaping not only our thoughts and sensibilities but also our relations with others. The Taru Research Centre creates new knowledge of the impact of publicity, gamification and theatre on our society and culture. Students admitted to our multidisciplinary degree programme in communications acquire a broad base of knowledge and go on to pursue careers in journalism, media research, information research and speech communication. Our degree programme in theatre arts brings together artistic, professional and societal perspectives.

The three research centres of our Communication Sciences Unit, COMET - Centre for Journalism, Communication and Media Studies, TRIM - Centre for Information and Interactive Media Studies and T7 Centre for Practise as Research in Theatre, have merged in January 2024 to form the Communication Sciences Research Centre Taru.

The Taru Research Centre delves deep into societal and cultural dynamics, dissecting their evolution and patterns through lenses of communication, media, and art.

Pioneering theories, methodologies, and practices, Taru enriches our comprehension of these phenomena. Rooted in the humanities and social sciences, Taru’s research embodies a rigorous, interdisciplinary exploration of human communication. Its focal points include information, gaming, media, journalism, communication, visuality, and the performing arts Keskuksessa toimii 11 tutkimusryhmää.

Future communications professionals are expected to have a board understanding of society in general as well as the different dimensions of social change and dynamics (institutions, technologies, information systems, economics, power, citizens, culture, history, etc.). We educate journalists, communications professionals and art professionals for the changing world of work.

Depending on your degree and field of specialisation, our programmes will give you an excellent grounding for a broad range of careers. You will be able to carry out research in the field of media, communications or art, pursue a career in media production, work as an analyst of different cultural platforms and operational logics, or specialise in the management of information systems or the sharing and use of information.